The South African Navy has issued the Institute for Maritime Technology (IMT) in Simon's Town a request for quotation (RFQ) for “strategic technology and engineering support services during the project study phase of the acquisition of a multi-mission patrol capability...”The RFQ, EMTM/2011/16, was issued last week Monday with a closing date of May 9.
Cabinet last week seemingly approved the South African Navy's maritime security strategy, although the wording in a statement announcing the move was ambiguous. Government spokesman Jimmy Manyi said Cabinet Wednesday “approved that the South African Defence Force [sic] should fine-tune its strategy to protect our waters from piracy.”
