1.2 Aging workforce, the loss of critical skills and the delays in the filling of vacancies are key capacity challenges faced by the Dockyard. Measures had been developed to increase the technical capacity, including apprenticeships. In order to lend sustainable support to the SA Navy, the Dockyard's planned rejuvenation efforts included development of its own maintenance capacity and less reliance on private companies, recruitment of appropriately skilled personnel as well as the sourcing of appropriate equipment.