Photos by Glenn Kasner

SAS SEKHUKHUNE

Seen towing the disabled Cosco Shipping Grace into Cape Town.

Brand nes Cosco Shipping Grace on her maiden voyage being towed into Cape Town by the veteran tug SA Amandla following a mid Atlantic break down.

Departing Cape Town on an expedition to locate and film the wreck of Sir Ernest Shackletons vessel Endurance that sank in the Weddle Sea.

The new ORC is a 14m search and rescue craft that is self-righting and purpose-built for rescue operations in extreme conditions. At 14.8m long and 4.8m wide, it can be deployed on rescue missions as far as 50 nautical miles from land and has an expected lifespan of at least 40 years. By having these vessels manufactured in South Africa, the NSRI is investing in the countrys boat-building industry, providing a boost for local employment.The ORC destined for Station 17 Hermanus will cover a wide

Rolling heavily as she approaches Pilot boarding station.