The skipper of the Ntini fishing vessel was adamant that his 20-member crew had spotted an iceberg off St Francis Bay on Monday evening, he told Cape Town Radio on Tuesday.
The boat's captain told the station he was certain about the dimensions and location of the iceberg. He had also taken pictures of the berg.
Ian Hunter, principal marine researcher for the SA Weather Service, said he could not go against what the captain had said, but added that an iceberg in that area was unlikely.
"I will be making contact with the German Space Agency for assistance," said Hunter.
"They have a satellite that would be able to detect an iceberg. We will call and try to twist their arm for assistance," he said.
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The object was spotted by the Ntini crew at 6pm on Monday, 35 nautical miles south east off St Francis Bay. The crew said it measured 20 metres wide and 25 metres high.
Hunter said a vessel off the Cape west coast in February 2002 reported a "growler" - the remains of an iceberg - less than five metres long with freeboard (height above water level) below one metre.
The Ntini is expected to dock in Mossel Bay on Friday. - Sapa
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