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The Maritime Defence Programme of The TheThe MaritimeMaritime DefenceDefence ProgrammeProgramme ofof thethe RSA:RSA: 2009/102009/10 Presented by: Rear-Admiral Bernhard H. Teuteberg Chief Director Maritime Strategy 1 AimAim ofof thethe PresentationPresentation ToTo BriefBrief thethe PortfolioPortfolio CommitteeCommittee onon DefenceDefence onon thethe MaritimeMaritime DefenceDefence ProgrammeProgramme ofof thethe RSA:RSA: 2009/102009/10 2 ScopeScope ofof thethe PresentationPresentation •• TheThe SASA NavyNavy MandateMandate •• TheThe SASA NavyNavy StrategicStrategic ObjectivesObjectives •• What?:What?: TheThe SASA NavyNavy MissionsMissions •• Where?:Where?: TheThe SASA NavyNavy AreaArea ofof OperationsOperations •• WithWith What?:What?: TheThe SASA NavyNavy ForceForce DesignDesign •• OurOur AchievementsAchievements •• OurOur ChallengesChallenges •• PerformancePerformance againstagainst PlanPlan •• ConclusionConclusion 3 SASA NavyNavy MandateMandate TheThe SASA NavyNavy defendsdefends andand protectsprotects thethe SovereigntySovereignty andand TerritorialTerritorial IntegrityIntegrity ofof thethe RSARSA byby maintainingmaintaining andand providingproviding preparedprepared andand supportedsupported maritimemaritime combatcombat forces,forces, servicesservices andand facilitiesfacilities 4 PROGRAMMEPROGRAMME 4:4: MARITIMEMARITIME DEFENCEDEFENCE OBJECTIVES AND MEASURES Defend and protect South Africa and its maritime zones by: • Providing surface combat capability of four frigates, one combat support vessel, three off-shore patrol vessels, three inshore patrol vessels and a maritime reaction squadron in each annual operational cycle; • Providing a sub-surface combat capability of three submarines in each annual operational cycle; • Providing two mine countermeasures systems in each annual operational cycle to ensure safe access to South African harbours, and where mine clearance may be required; and • Providing an ongoing hydrographical survey capability to ensure safe navigation in charted areas and to meet an international obligation. 5 NavalNaval MissionsMissions Frigates Combat Support Submarines Sealift MCMVs Hydrographic Survey Vessels Submarines Patrol Vessels Frigates Patrol Vessels 6 CONFIDENTIAL SouthSouth AfricaAfrica’’ss MaritimeMaritime TradeTrade LinksLinks UK, Europe North America India Middle East West Africa Far East South America Australia New Zealand 7 8 TRAFFICKING IN COCAINE, 2007 9 TRAFFICKING IN HEROIN, 2007 10 THE SA NAVY FORCE DESIGN 1998 REVIEW 2006 REVIEW INCREASE/ (OPTION 1) CURRENT 2030 DECREASE FSE APPROVED APPROVED (2007) BLUEPRINT (CURRENT VS FORCE DESIGN FORCE DESIGN BLUEPRINT) Submarines 4 3 3 0 Surface Combatants 4 Corvettes 4 (Frigates) 4 (Frigates) 0 6 Strike Craft 0 0 0 Mine Countermeasure 8 ships 3 ships 4 systems +2 systems Systems (2 systems) Patrol Vessels Not reflected in 3 3 0 Offshore Defence Review Option 1 Inshore 2 3 6 +3 PROJECT BIRO 16 9 9 Combat Support Vessels 1 1 2 +1 Strategic Sea Lift and Not reflected in 0 3 +3 Sustainment Vessels Defence Review Option 1 Hydrographic Survey 1 1 1 + mobile + Mobile Hydro- Vessel Hydrographic graphic survey survey team team Total Ships & Submarines 26 18 22 11 StateState ofof thethe SASA NavyNavy ForceForce DesignDesign 11 Ser Force Design Type Vessel/s Age Plan (Yrs) 1 Surface Combatant SAS AMATOLA 4 Upgrade/Mid-Life bmo (Frigate) SAS ISANDLWANA 4 Project SAS SPIOENKOP 3 SAS MENDI 3 2 Sub-Surface SAS ‘MANTHATISI 5 Upgrade/Mid-Life bmo Combatant SAS CHARLOTTE Project (Submarine) MAXEKE 3 SAS QUEEN MODJADJI 1 2 3 Warrior Class SAS ISAAC DYOBA 31 Replace bmo Project Offshore Patrol SAS GALESHEWE 27 BIRO Vessels SAS MAKHANDA 24 12 StateState ofof thethe SASA NavyNavy ForceForce DesignDesign 22 Ser Force Design Type Vessel/s Age Plan (Yrs) 4 River Class Mine SAS UMKOMAAS 29 MCM equipment Hunters SAS UMZIMKULU 29 replaced bmo Project SAS UMHLOTI 29 MAPANTSULA to be deployed from Project BIRO vessels 5 T-Craft Inshore SAS TOBIE 18 Replace as part of Patrol Vessels SAS TERN 14 Project BIRO SAS TEKWANE 14 6 Combat Support SAS DRAKENSBERG 23 Mid-Life upgrade and Vessel Life Extension bmo Project BRUTES 7 Hydrographic Survey SAS PROTEA 38 Replace as part of Vessel Project HOTEL 13 CostCost ComparisonsComparisons Costs versus Frigate Submarine Patrol Vessel Platform (single vessel) Approximate Capital RM3 000 RM2 000 RM400 Acquisition Cost Annual Personnel Costs RM21.75 RM5.0 RM5.2 (Staffed to Specification) Average Annual RM25.4 RM5.3 RM11.3 Operating Costs (100 sea days @ full operational capability) Annualised Life Cycle RM85 RM20 RM15 Cost (30 yrs) Total Annual Cost RM133 RM30.3 RM32 14 PROGRAMME 4: MARITIME DEFENCE Achievements: • SA Navy participated in relevant exercises in preparing capabilities to be used for 2010 FIFA World Cup. • Consecutive successful exercise torpedo firings from submarine. • Participated in three multi-national exercises • Participated in the inaugural Land-Locked States Maritime Conference organised by the Standing Maritime Committee in Botswana • The boat sailing Izivunguvungu Youth Development Sailing Project winning the best achievement in ocean sailing and seamanship nationally 15 PROGRAMME 4: MARITIME DEFENCE Achievements (cont.): • Presented a naval co-ordination and guidance of shipping team course to SADC members • Organised a first time Submarine Escape and Rescue Working Group (NATO) - delegates from 23 countries • Maritime Reaction Squadron revealed new forward deployable base to Media and relevant DOD Stakeholders in SAS SALDANHA • Gradual decrease in the number of people leaving the SA Navy • Reserves supplementing critical vacancies - utilised 61 225 man-days and trained 52 Reserves 16 PROGRAMME 4: MARITIME DEFENCE Challenges: • Under-funding has impacted the SAN, mainly in the Logistic Support Capability and the Base Support Capability. – Maintenance & Repair – FSEs. – System Support Contracts – SDPs. – Naval Ordnance – mainly spares for PME, 20mm & 76 mm Guns. – Depots stocks – depleted. • Above affects the availability of ships and submarines at the required Levels of Capability (LOC’s). 17 PERFROMANCE INDICATORS AND ANNUAL TARGETS FOR FY2009/10 Output Performance Annual Target Actual Target Reason(s) for Measure Achievement Over/Under Achievement Maritime Combat Capability Surface Warfare Number of vessels Four frigates Four frigates Achieved Capability operated in the annual operational cycle Submarine Warfare Number of submarines Three Three Achieved Capability operated in the annual operational cycle Combat Support and Number of combat None None SAS Sealift Capability support vessels DRAKENSBERG in operated in the annual 1st phase of half life operational cycle refit Mine Warfare Number of mine counter Three vessels Three vessels Achieved Capability measure vessels operational Hydrographic Number of One vessel One vessel Achieved Services Capability hydrographical vessels and mobile hydrographical survey teams operated in the One mobile One mobile Achieved annual operational cycle Hydrographic Hydrographic survey team survey team 18 PERFROMANCE INDICATORS AND ANNUAL TARGETS FOR FY2009/10 (continue) Output Performance Annual Target Actual Target Reason(s) for Measure Achievement Over/Under Achievement Patrol Capability Number of patrol Three inshore Three inshore Achieved vessels operated in vessels vessels the annual Three off-shore Three off-shore Achieved operational cycle vessels vessels Maritime Reaction Number of teams of Three Three Achieved Squadron Capability the Operational Boat Division prepared in accordance with the Navy Force Design Number of teams of Three Three Achieved the Operational Diving Division prepared in accordance with the Navy Force Design Number of Platoons Three Three Achieved of the naval Reaction Division prepared in accordance with the Navy Force Design 19 Output Performance Annual Target Actual Target Reason(s) for Measure Achievement Over/Under Achievement Maritime Training Capability General education, Number of learners on 4 923 3 955 Operational tempo training and planned courses resulted in 52 learning development of Navy opportunities being personnel cancelled. These opportunities have been rescheduled for the FY2010/11 Base Support Capability Base Support Number of Naval One Naval Base One Naval Base One Naval Base Capability Bases/Stations provided, ensuring Two Naval Stations Two Naval Stations Two Naval Stations compliance with force requirements Effect of Programme Output Achievement on ENE Vote 19 Purpose, Objective and Measures. The achievement of the maritime Defence Programme’s Outputs has contributed positively to the Programme’s Purpose to provide prepared and supported maritime defence capabilities for the defence and protection of South Africa 20 XENAXENA BASEBASE CAMP:CAMP: CONCEPTCONCEPT 21 XENAXENA BASEBASE CAMPCAMP (1)(1) 22 XENAXENA BASEBASE CAMP,CAMP, (3)(3) Storage Cabinets State Board Radio Communications Equipment Rack Monotone Printer State Board COMMUNICATION 3 Bay Radio Operators MODULE Console Air conditioner (Split Unit) Radio Communications Equipment Rack Colour Printer Cable Drums Container Main Container Equipment Rack Standby Batteries External Cable Interface Panel COMMAND & CONTROL MODULE BASE COMCEN C3I SYSTEM COMMS CONSOLES SUPPORT MODULE 23 XENAXENA BASEBASE CAMP,CAMP, (4)(4) OPERATOR BAYS BOAT COMMS PLOT TABLE CONSOLE C3I SYSTEM HF LOOP ANTENNA ON ACTION BOAT INFORMATION DISPLAY 24 Sensor Arrangement UT SBE S²VTD EMLOG SBE VE CIA CTA TA (Option) PRS PRS PRS CHA UT FA Submarine Battery: 480 cells = 250 tons DLU VE S²VTD S²VTD EMLOG PRS PRS PRS CTA CHA PRS PRS
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