The Navy operates the following naval bases: * Naval Base Simon's Town – the only full naval base currently in the SAN. All combat units have been concentrated here in an attempt to curb costs. The base also houses training facilities for the new frigates and submarines. A naval dockyard is also situated here, although it is in the process of being privatised. * Naval Base Durban – Naval Base Durban was scaled down to a naval station in 2002 with the rationalisation of the fleet. However it was announced in April 2013 that the base would be re-opened and upgraded to establish a permanent fleet presence on the East Coast. In December 2015 it was redesignated a full naval base and the home port of the patrol flotilla. * Naval Station Port Elizabeth – provides support to the fleet.