South African Navy
Country:
Type:
Status:
Personnel:
7,700
Ships:
47
Fleet
Submarines:
3
Frigates:
4
Small warships:
2
Mine ships:
2
Patrol boats:
29
Auxiliary ships:
7
The South African Navy (SAN) is the naval warfare branch of the South African National Defence Force. The role of the navy is to prepare for and to conduct naval operations in defence of the Republic of South Africa, its citizens and interests and to carry out peacetime operations in support of other national objectives.
Other tasks include the maintenance, preservation and the provision of naval services in support of other state departments and authorities, including search and rescue, protection of maritime resources, and diplomatic sea transport support.
Ship classes4
14
2,800 t
110 m
30 knots
235
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61
1,810 t
64.4 m
11.5 knots
22.5 knots
500 m
36
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