Iconic reunion gathers maritime legends

Tug men reminisce

SOUTH AFRICA: It is seldom that such an immense gathering of tug and salvage talent is seen under one roof, but an initiative to organise a reunion paid off with many of the stalwarts of the South African tug history joining to “remember when we”.

Organised by Eddie Gabriels, who served as a Chief Steward in Safmarine and as a Purser on the tugs, the informal get-together lured many from their offices and even more from their retirement pursuits.

With the likes of Okke Grapouw, Dave Main, Ian Merriman and Nick Sloane amongst the guests – there were certainly interesting and diverse memories to share and people to remember.

According to Alistair Pettie, the group hopes to make it a more regular affair and to provide an opportunity for those who could not join this event to ensure that they can add further opportunities to their calendars.

Rigged for success in a man’s world Leading the charge for the South African seafarer