NSRI's 45th AGM:

Torsten Henschel talks about the Ruan Klopper rescue.NSRI's 45th AGM was held at 18h00 on 28 August 2012 at the BoE building in the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. Below is a list of the awards with links to the citations for Marmion Marsh and Alric Simpson Trophies as well as the Gallantry Award Citation (Bronze Class) and the IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea.NSRI AGM Awards 2012:Long Service – 20 YearsClifford Ireland – Stn. 5, DurbanShawn Michaels – Stn. 8, Hout BayNeville Eustice – Stn. 12, KnysnaReinald Hofmeyr – Stn. 12, KnysnaBerend Maarsingh – Stn 12, KnysnaAndries Coetzee – Stn. 14, PlettVaughn Seconds – Stn. 16, StrandfonteinLong Service – 25 YearsPaul Bevis– Stn. 5, DurbanPierre Marlow – Stn. 23, WildernessJohn Brown –First Aid TrainingClint Abrahams – Stn.16, StrandfonteinRoger Nielson – Stn. 9, Gordons BayLong Service – 30 YearsTheresa Medicine – Head Office StaffIan Gray – Stn. 6, PELong Service – 35 YearsIan Alton – Stn. 17, HermanusGeorge Stoddart – Stn. 17, HermanusLong Service – 40 YearsPatrick van Eyssen – Stn. 3, Table BayMichael Patterson – Stn. 19, Richards BayLong Service – 45 YearsDonald Nicholls – Stn.2, BakovenMarmion Marsh Trophy: Andrew Connell. Click here for the citation.Alric Simpson Trophy: Italtile (Pty) Ltd. Represented by Tasmin Mulder.Click here for the citation.The Operations Directors Trophy for most improved station: Station 37, Jeffreys BayThe Pat O’Sullivan Station Efficiency Shield: Station 23, WildernessIMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea (Certificates of Commendation in recognition for meritorious services rendered awarded to Coxswain Adrian Gunter, Crewman Leon Pretorius and Crewman Quentin Diener on board rescue boat Queenie Paine, Station 33 Witsand. Nominated for the risky search and rescue operation of the 4 members of the catamaran yacht “Gulliver”, in dangerous weather conditions. Click here for the citation.Gallantry Award Citation (Bronze Class) to Torsten Henschel, NSRI Station 23, Wilderness.Click here for the citation.These pictures and more are available on the Sea Rescue Flickr page for download.Peter Bacon, NSRI Chairman, handed out all the awards. Alric Simpson Trophy: Italtile (Pty) Ltd. Represented by Tasmin Mulder. 2012 Marmion Marsh Trophy: Andrew Connell. The Operations Directors Trophy for most improved station: Station 37, Jeffreys Bay. Rieghard Van Rensburg Hennie Niehaus. The Pat O’Sullivan Station Efficiency Shield: Station 23, Wilderness Crewman Leon Pretorius and Crewman Quentin Diener on board rescue boat Queenie Paine, IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. AGM 2012 Bronze Gallantry Award Citation (Bronze Class) to Torsten Henschel, NSRI Station 23, Wilderness. Donald Nicholls – Stn.2, Bakoven. 45 years service. Patrick van Eyssen – Stn. 3, Table Bay. 40 years service. Michael Patterson – Stn. 19, Richards Bay. 40 years service. Ian Alton – Stn. 17, Hermanus, 35 years service. George Stoddart – Stn. 17, Hermanus. 35 years service. Ian Gray – Stn. 6, PE. 30 years service. Theresa Medicine – Head Office Staff. 30 years service. Derek Wright – Stn. 9, Gordons Bay. 25 years service. Roger Nielson – Stn. 9, Gordons Bay, 25 years service. Clint Abrahams – Stn.16, Strandfontein. 25 years service. John Brown –First Aid Training. 25 years service. Pierre Marlow – Stn. 23, Wilderness 25 years service. Vaughn Seconds – Stn. 16, Strandfontein. 20 years service. Shawn Michaels – Stn. 8, Hout Bay. 20 years service.