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Sharon Du Plessis, Mthobisi Cele and Brynn Gericke from NSRI who received the donation.Local shipping company East Coast Maritime has once again come to the aid of the Richards Bay Sea Rescue station by covering 50% of the cost to paint the inside of the base. Roy’s Mica also assisted by discounting the paint.They have supported Richards Bay NSRI well over the years in not only contributing financially but also seeing to the specific needs of the station with regards to operational equipment as well as training and crew needs.We would like to put on record our thanks and appreciation because without contributions and support of our local companies and communities, we would not be able to do what we do! Painter Ashington restoring our station to its original colours. Sharon Du Plessis, Mthobisi Cele and Chantel Du Plessis from ECM with their recent cheque and Spirit of Richards Bay. Crew Shirts – Andre du Plooy handing shirts to Rose du Plooy with Mthobisi Cele (ECM), Werner Smit and David Spangenberg in the background.
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