Condolences on the tragic passing of SA Navy mariners

21 September 2023

‘On behalf of the City of Cape Town, I extend my condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the SA Navy mariners who passed away as a result of the tragic incident off our coastline on Wednesday. We mourn their loss and pray that they will know our gratitude for their service to our country.

'Our thoughts are also with the survivors for a full recovery. May everyone impacted by this tragedy find peace and strength in this difficult time,’ said Mayor Hill-Lewis.

Mayor Hill-Lewis further thanked the City’s Fire and Rescue Services, Law Enforcement, Marine Unit, and all involved in coordinating the multi-agency sea rescue response, including the NSRI, MRCC (Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre), TNPA (Transnet National Ports Authority), SA National Defence Force, SA Air Force, SA Navy, Military medical personnel, Military Police, CMR (Cape Medical Response), WC Government Health EMS rescue squad and ambulance, SA Police Services, SAPS WPDS – Water Policing and Dive Services, and the Kommetjie Community Neighbourhood watch.

Issued by Lyndon Khan, Mayoral Media Officer, 21 September 2023