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Melodie Herrmann
AWARDS  | Published: 21 July 2026

Photo of the Month: July 2026

Congratulations to Volunteer Support Centre Training Assistant Melodie Herrmann, who wins July’s Photo of the Month with this photograph of the training vessel Colorpress Rescuer, call sign Rescue 1, leaving Granger Bay harbour as the sun rises. ...

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DROWNING  | Published: 21 July 2026

A Flood Rescue, Told by the Volunteers Who Lived It

On Tuesday, 12 May, NSRI volunteers from Station 42 Kleinmond rescued 23 stranded farm workers and their families, including babies, elderly residents and vulnerable individuals, during severe flooding between Worcester and Rawsonville. ...

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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 21 July 2026

NSRI Marks a Major Milestone as Club Med South Africa Opens on the KZN North ...

The official opening of Club Med South Africa Beach & Safari on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast on Saturday, 4 July, was a proud moment for the NSRI. ...

ORC Spirit of Ubuntu Rescue8
RESCUE BASES  | Published: 21 July 2026

Spirit of Ubuntu Begins Final Phase Toward Operational Service

On 15 July 2026, the NSRI's newest Offshore Rescue Craft (ORC), Spirit of Ubuntu, entered the water for the first time. It's not yet her official commissioning but it's a milestone moment in one of the NSRI's most important rescue vessel projects. ...

Dave and Keith
TRAINING  | Published: 20 July 2026

The NSRI and Lawhill Maritime Centre: Preparing the Next Generation of Maritime Professionals

For many young people, the ocean is something to admire from afar. For students at the Lawhill Maritime Centre, however, it represents opportunity, purpose and the possibility of a career. ...

Rian Basson
NEWS  | Published: 20 July 2026

NSRI Shares Expertise and Learns from African Maritime Partners in Ghana

When maritime search and rescue organisations come together, the conversations extend far beyond individual rescue operations. They are about preparing for the future – sharing lessons, tackling common challenges and finding better ways to save lives. ...