South African research institute takes delivery of fisheries survey boat

The South African Institute of Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB) has taken delivery of a new fisheries survey and dive support catamaran built by local company Legacy Marine. ..

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Opening Up New Opportunities For Boat Building In The Eastern Cape

One of the Dive Support Vessels is being lowered into the Port of Ngqura.

Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) Port of Ngqura is proud to have hosted the testing and launch of the first ever locally manufactured aluminium vessels by PE-based boat builder, Legacy Marine. As the company’s ship yard is based in Perseverance, the low bridges blocked the route to the Port of PE in the past, restricting the building of larger vessels. When the new Port of Ngqura stepped up as an alternative port, it contributed to the expansion of boat building in the Eastern Cape.

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