On September 20, 2023, South African Navy's Heroine-class (Type 209/1400-Mod) submarine SAS MANTHATISI dropped 7 sailors to the sea.

In a ceremony at the Simons Town naval base, Damen Shipyards Cape Town handed over the first of three Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPV) to the South African Navy on May 23, 2022.

On 22 October 2021, Damen held a keel-laying for the third Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPV) for the South African Navy.

Hensoldt UK will supply radar sensor suites consisting of Kelvin Hughes Mk11 S and X Band SharpEye radar systems to the South African Navy (SAN) for three Multi Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels built by the Damen Shipyards Cape Town, South Africa.

Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) launched the first of three Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPV) procured by ARMSCOR for the South African Navy (SAN).

On 28th August, Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) held a keel-laying ceremony for the second of three Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPV) that Damen is building for the South African Navy’s Project BIRO.

Paramount Maritime, a Paramount Group company, has successfully launched the first of three next-generation Survey Motor Boats (SMBs) to the South African Navy in continued support of its programmes, to enhance the capabilities and infrastructure of the South African Navy Hydrographic Office (SANHO).

South African Navy sailors recently tested a new submarine escape system through the Tower Escape Safety System Project (TESS), the service press office stated on April 25.