Robben Island, the World Heritage place, came in the last few years, regularly in the news because of the poor services of the ferries and because non-compliance with timetables.
was a result of legal proceedings on the dismissal of the Harbor Master is now more shameful details, preparing reports the Sunday Times. The contract of the last harbor master was terminated in December 2010, a new but not set. Appealed against the dismissal of the appeal concerned. During the hearing are some in recent years came to light, the straying of a ferry in thick fog off Cape Town or the collision with another rock, which almost had a fall in the result. Another time, a ferry captain from a drunken fall out.
According to a spokesperson from seals Island, the fact that there is now no longer harbor master, no impact on passenger safety. All requirements of the monitoring authorities are strictly followed.
Up to 2,000 visitors use the ferry every day to visit Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela and most of the leading ANC – were members imprisoned for years. Starting point, the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the Waterfront.
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