Buffalo City metropolitan mayor Zukiswa Ncitha welcome the navy to the city for the next week and has urged residents to take advantage of the event by viewing the ships and experiencing what life on board a naval vessel is really like.
A number of events have been planned for the city, including a colourful parade, a navy band concert, open public visits to the ships and a number of demonstrations.
The ships are open to the public daily where they will be able to walk around or take part in a career expo aimed at getting more people to join the navy.
