 Safmarine operated a passenger liner service between the United Kingdom and South Africa between 1965 and 1977 and again between 1984 and 1985.Safmarine passenger operations had begun in 1965, when two Union-Castle Line ships used on the Southampton–Durban service, and "Pretoria Castle", were transferred to Safmarine to satisfy demands from the South African government.The ships were renamed "S. A. Vaal" and "S. A. Oranje" respectively, re-painted in Safmarine colours but continued on the same service as before.