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A PASSION FOR PILOTING
For some, that pivotal trip to Rotterdam would ignite a passion for piloting that would never fade. Marine Pilots Devan Pulliah, Sabelo Xulu and Ashley Bergstedt can all attest to the pull of the ocean’s currents.
Others, like Eric Nkosi and Ephraim Kesa, would apply their expertise in other ways, undertaking roles in a support structure built on excellence in training, discipline and strength of character.
These members of the Class of 99 strengthen the backbone of South Africa’s maritime industry. They set a precedent and are helping to guide new generations of mariners in a transformed industry. These are their stories.
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