The painting of Station 16, Strandfontein - with special epoxy based paint - is complete. As it is one of the most exposed Sea Rescue bases in the Institute, special measures were needed to keep the base in tip top condition.The maintenance of the base should take another two weeks to complete. The roller doors need to be replaced and NSRI signage needs to go up.
Multiple drowning tragedy in Port Elizabeth
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NSRI Stilbaai – Duty crew responded early Tuesday morning after a vehicle went into the Goukou River near the river mouth, resulting in the death of a 21-year-old man who was holidaying in the area with family. ...
For close to two hours, two experienced paddlers clung to their capsized surf-ski off Simon's Town, battling 40-knot winds and 2-metre swells with no way to call for help. On Saturday, 12 September, NSRI Simon's Town crew brought them home safely. ...
On Saturday afternoon, NSRI Simon's Town launched a dramatic sea rescue after two experienced paddlers capsized in gale-force winds and rough seas off Fish Hoek, spending close to two hours battling exhaustion and hypothermia before being found. ...