Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is exploring options to introduce a helicopter service at its Port of Cape Town to assist with operations during major swells and to increase the availability of service during stormy conditions.
Cape Town has been plagued recently by weather related disruptions and high swell conditions. This has at times impacted on port operations and the use of pilot boats to transfer marine pilots onto and off vessels.
Physical testing of the marine helicopter...
http://www.sashippingnews.com/2018/10/15/helicopter-service-a-possibility-at-port-of-cape-town/