Durban Awards Evening

This last Tuesday evening February 25th, Station 5 Durban hosted its Annual Crew Awards ceremony at the Royal Natal Yacht Club. The function was well attended and honoured with the presence of the Durban Mayor, His Worship Councillor James Nxumalo. Other invited guests included representatives from Transnet National Ports Authority, SA Navy, South African Air Force, uShaka Marine World, Natal Sharks Board and a number of sponsors and supporters of NSRI. Also present were NSRI Marketing Director - Meriel Bartlett, KZN Regional Director - Eddie Noyons, Operations Manager - Brett Ayres and CEO Dr. Cleeve Robertson.Proceedings were initiated with a welcoming address and presentation by Station Commander Clifford Ireland after which a cheque for R200,000.00 was presented by Councillor Nxumalo on behalf of the City of Durban and graciously accepted by KZN Regional Director Eddie Noyons.The anticipation amongst the crew was palpable as the awards were listed and the deserving recipients called to accept their trophy.Best Trainee - Eileen DurandMost Improved Crew Member - Stephen MullerTeam Player Award - Tim EdwardsCrew's Crewperson of the Year - Salim DadabhayBest Crew - Port CrewBest Crewman - Ian LivermoreService to NSRI Station 5 Award - Concrete Laser Flooring (Pty) LtdIn addition, Generous Support Certificates were presented to:K-Line Shipping SASIKA South Africa : Lance HaworthAmanda DuttonKirk YoungBoat WorldThe ceremony was closed with a thank you address from NSRI CEO Dr. Cleeve Robertson.