Honour someone you love, whether in memory or in celebration, by adding their name to our new Offshore Rescue Craft. Every donation will go directly towards saving lives on South Africa’s waters.
Book your name on the boat. It’s quick and easy.
Complete the full name of your loved one/s in the space below (no company names please).
How Celebrate A Life Works?
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Add a Name
Honour someone special by adding their name to our Offshore Rescue Craft. Simply complete the form above with your loved one’s details. A donation of R1,000 secures one name, R900 each for two names, or R800 each when you add three or more names. -
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Receive Your Certificate
After completing the form, you’ll receive a personalized certificate featuring your loved one’s name. -
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Celebrate A Life Event Updates
Once we’ve reached the maximum number of names, the campaign will be closed. We’ll keep you updated by email about our blessing ceremony, where you and your loved ones will have the opportunity to see the Offshore Rescue Craft up close, featuring the names you’ve added.
A Certificate to Honour Their Name
For every name you add, you’ll automatically receive a personalized digital certificate in their honour. It’s yours to download, print, and beautifully wrap as a meaningful gift for someone special.Your certificate(s) will arrive in your email inbox within 12 hours of submitting the form, complete with the names of your loved ones.
Every Name Carries A Story
Meet the incredible people who have honoured loved ones or been honoured themselves, by adding a name to our rescue boat. In memory or celebration, these heartfelt tributes carry powerful stories of love and hope, becoming part of our greater mission to save lives on South African waters.
Unveiling Moments of Tribute
Our blessing ceremonies are a chance to see names revealed on our rescue boat, whether your own or that of someone you hold dear. These gatherings are filled with emotion, celebration, and remembrance, as every tribute becomes part of our lifesaving mission. Read more on our previous events.
EVENTS
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3 May 2025
Nsri Blesses New Gqeberha Offshore Rescue Craft - Bay Guardian
Gqeberha — The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) today officially celebrated the blessing of its latest state-of-the-art Offshore Rescue Craft (ORC), Bay Guardian, at a ceremony held at the PE Deep Sea Angling Club building, adjacent to NSRI’s Gqeberha Sea Rescue Station.
RESCUE BASES
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25 April 2022
Overberg - You Have The First Ever Offshore Search & Rescue Boat Built Entirely In Sa
The Overberg region is known for its beautiful beaches, which are frequently enjoyed by locals as well as those who visit the area. With this mind, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has equipped their rescue station in Hermanus (Station 17) with a new deep sea rescue vessel, the first fully South African built Offshore Rescue Craft (ORC).