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The South African Navy has commissioned the second U209-class submarine, seen here during its sea trials. (TKMS photo)
South African Navy Commissions Charlotte Maxeke
(Source: ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems; issued March 14, 2007)
EMDEN/HAMBURG/KIEL, Germany --- On March 14, 2007, the South African Navy commissioned the submarine “Charlotte Maxeke” at Emden-based Nordseewerke GmbH (NSWE), a company of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems AG (TKMS). This submarine is an ultra-modern submarine of the German 209/1400mod Class. During commissioning ceremony the boat which was christened as S102 on May 4, 2005, got the new name “Charlotte Maxeke.”
The boat is the second of a total of three submarines which the South African government ordered from the German Submarine Consortium in 2000. The consortium consists of Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft GmbH (HDW), Nordseewerke GmbH and MAN Ferrostaal AG.
The significance of this day for South Africa and its Navy was underlined by the attendance of the Deputy of the South African Secretary of Defence, Mluleki George, the Commander in Chief of the South African Navy, Vice-Admiral Johannes Mudimu, the South African Ambassador Moses Chikane, and the Chairman of the South African Procurement Agency ARMSCOR, Dr. Popo Molefe.
The delivery of these three submarines by the German Submarine Consortium is part of an extensive program to modernise the South African Navy. The submarines are the latest version of the conventional 209 Class, which has been successfully exported by the German consortium for many years. 63 of these submarines are currently in deployment worldwide on four continents, making this the most successful diesel-electric driven submarine class in the world. In addition to the construction and delivery of submarines the Consortium's scope of delivery also includes training, logistical support and simulation technology.
The boat has a displacement of 1,450 tons, is 62 meters long and is made for cruising with a permanent crew of 30. Due to state-of-the art sensors and an integrated command and weapon control system the submarine is optimally suited for future reconnaissance and surveillance missions.
On March 16, 2007, the “Charlotte Maxeke” will leave Emden. During its long journey to its future home base the boat will be escorted by the fleet supply ship “SAS Drakensberg”. In the last week of April the submarine is expected to arrive at its home base port – the Navy base Simonstown in South Africa.
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems AG, with its head office in Hamburg, Germany, is part of ThyssenKrupp Technologies AG within the ThyssenKrupp Group. Since 2005 it has been the umbrella organisation for eight European shipyards – Blohm + Voss, Blohm + Voss Repair, HDW-Gaarden, Hellenic Shipyards, Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft, Kockums, Nobiskrug, Nordseewerke – and various marine engineering companies. With its technological competence, extensive portfolio and continuous innovations the corporate group, employing around 8,800 staff, is one of the leading systems houses in European shipbuilding.
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The South African Navy has commissioned the second U209-class submarine, seen here during its sea trials. (TKMS photo)
South African Navy Commissions Charlotte Maxeke
(Source: ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems; issued March 14, 2007)
EMDEN/HAMBURG/KIEL, Germany --- On March 14, 2007, the South African Navy commissioned the submarine “Charlotte Maxeke” at Emden-based Nordseewerke GmbH (NSWE), a company of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems AG (TKMS). This submarine is an ultra-modern submarine of the German 209/1400mod Class. During commissioning ceremony the boat which was christened as S102 on May 4, 2005, got the new name “Charlotte Maxeke.”
The boat is the second of a total of three submarines which the South African government ordered from the German Submarine Consortium in 2000. The consortium consists of Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft GmbH (HDW), Nordseewerke GmbH and MAN Ferrostaal AG.
The significance of this day for South Africa and its Navy was underlined by the attendance of the Deputy of the South African Secretary of Defence, Mluleki George, the Commander in Chief of the South African Navy, Vice-Admiral Johannes Mudimu, the South African Ambassador Moses Chikane, and the Chairman of the South African Procurement Agency ARMSCOR, Dr. Popo Molefe.
The delivery of these three submarines by the German Submarine Consortium is part of an extensive program to modernise the South African Navy. The submarines are the latest version of the conventional 209 Class, which has been successfully exported by the German consortium for many years. 63 of these submarines are currently in deployment worldwide on four continents, making this the most successful diesel-electric driven submarine class in the world. In addition to the construction and delivery of submarines the Consortium's scope of delivery also includes training, logistical support and simulation technology.
The boat has a displacement of 1,450 tons, is 62 meters long and is made for cruising with a permanent crew of 30. Due to state-of-the art sensors and an integrated command and weapon control system the submarine is optimally suited for future reconnaissance and surveillance missions.
On March 16, 2007, the “Charlotte Maxeke” will leave Emden. During its long journey to its future home base the boat will be escorted by the fleet supply ship “SAS Drakensberg”. In the last week of April the submarine is expected to arrive at its home base port – the Navy base Simonstown in South Africa.
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems AG, with its head office in Hamburg, Germany, is part of ThyssenKrupp Technologies AG within the ThyssenKrupp Group. Since 2005 it has been the umbrella organisation for eight European shipyards – Blohm + Voss, Blohm + Voss Repair, HDW-Gaarden, Hellenic Shipyards, Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft, Kockums, Nobiskrug, Nordseewerke – and various marine engineering companies. With its technological competence, extensive portfolio and continuous innovations the corporate group, employing around 8,800 staff, is one of the leading systems houses in European shipbuilding.
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