RMS St. Helena passenger/cargo supply ship for St. Helena left dry dock in Simon's Town S.A. after prop rpm control rod problem. The repair was unsuccessful. Ships sailing delayed at Cape Town and may have to go back into dry dock. Still no contract for air service. Nearest alternate for St. Helena at Ascension ASI is experiencing runway repair problems causing periodic closures and gross weight restrictions of large aircraft A-330 and DC 10s.