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Latent Heat
11th Nov 2005, 09:59
All four operators in the V&A Waterfront were served the following letter from the Harbour Master (National Ports Authority)

HELICOPTERS FLYING OVER THE HARBOUR AREA

We are concerned that your helicopters are flying at a low altitude over the harbour area.

This poses a threat to the vessels, oil rigs, etc within the harbour. National Ports Authority has a duty of care and is required by legislation to ensure the safety of people and vessles in the harbour, Port of Cape Town.

It is requested that your pilots refrain from over flying the harbour at low altitude with immediate effect.

This serves as final notification.

Failure to adhere to this request will resort us to take action in this regard.

Your cooperation in this regard will be appreciated.

Kind Regards

Mthulisi M Jacobs (Ports Safety Officer)

Endorsed by: Mr Rutus Lekala (Harbour Master/Port of Cape Town)

Gunship
11th Nov 2005, 10:35
High tide .. I mean High Time... :ok:

B Sousa
13th Nov 2005, 13:26
OK, is there a hidden message here? As in one of the operators creating the mess for others??
Or are all guilty of the low flying.. If Im correct there is one operator who is not well thought off by those who run the Port. Am I wrong on this as its only a guess.