Operation
Frigates are designed to be capable of conducting sustained operations at sea, and they are designed to negotiate sea conditions such as those found off the South African coast. These frigates are designed to carry up to two AgustaWestland SuperLynx 300 helicopters, which will significantly improve and extend its surveillance, operational and sea rescue capabilities. They are be capable of day or night operations in conditions up to Sea State 6.
Routine tasks will include:
- Regular patrols for the protection of marine resources against poaching and pollution in the country's Economic Exclusion Zone
- Law enforcement at sea with respect to piracy and the smuggling of drugs, weapons and other contraband
Peace and civil support missions could include:
- Search and rescue (SAR) missions as far south as the Prince Edward island group
- Evacuating of civilians from coastal areas in times of emergency or crisis
- Providing gunfire and other support for land forces, as well as the transport of limited equipment and personnel in support of land action, especially during peacekeeping missions.
Typical wartime duties could include:
- Patrols
- Defensive sea surveillance
- Combat SAR
- Special operations
- Minelaying and other sea-denial missions
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