Andrew Ingram in the simulatorJohnny Albert (a coxswain at both NSRI Hout Bay and NSRI Bakoven) joined Mark Hughes and Andrew Ingram for a tour of the RNLI training facility in Poole today. It was fascinating. We were amazed at the sophistication of their equipment - especially their simulator of the Severn Class lifeboat. The attention to detail is remarkable.
RNLI College training facilities include a lifeboat bridge simulator and sea survival pool with audio visual effects and a wave machine
Boat with mechanical motor failure assisted
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After years of research, design, local boatbuilding and fundraising, the National Sea Rescue Institute's (NSRI) newest Offshore Rescue Craft (ORC), Spirit of Ubuntu, has completed her journey from Table Bay and arrived at her new home at Station 8 Hout Bay. ...
The National Sea Rescue Institute’s (NSRI) newest Offshore Rescue Craft (ORC), Spirit of Ubuntu, has completed her journey from Table Bay and arrived at her new home at NSRI Station 8 Hout Bay yesterday, 19 August 2026. ...
Congratulations to NSRI Community Programmes Instructor Mncedisi Hlalatu, who wins August’s Photo of the Month with his capture of a CPR lesson in progress. The lesson took place at KwaSokhulu Village in Mbonambi during a community programme, where Mncedisi was ...