News
The second AGM of the revamped Hydrographic Society of South Africa was held in late February 2004, with the re-election of Aubrey Price (Reson) as Presi-dent of the Society and Eddie Guild (Fugro) making way for Steve Smith (Pertec) as Secretary/Treasurer. Eddie was thanked for his two-year service and, although officially let off the hook, will be called in on occasions to assist with the smooth running of the Society.
The Presidents address reflected on the achievements of the past year and in particular the success of the Technical Awareness Seminar (TAS) as reported in the March Edition of Hydro international. May challenges still face the HSSA, although the groundwork has now been set for the Society to survive and become an active force within the local hydrographic community.
The AGM was followed by an excellent presentation by Captain Dave Main from Smit Marine on the successful salvage of the container vessel Sealand Express, which almost became a permanent tourist feature on one of Cape Town’s beaches.

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For further information on the HSSA and planned activities, please contact Aubrey Price (aop@reson.co.za) or Steve Smith (sms@kfa.co.za). General meetings are held at Royal Cape Yacht Club every last Tuesday of every month, except December. Visitors are most welcome to attend.


Contact
The Hydrographic Society of South Africa (HSSA)
P.O. Box 487
Paarden Eiland 7420
Cape Town, South Africa
T: +27 21 786 3420
F: +27 21 786 3462
E: aop@reson.co.za