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 | Published: 8 November 2024

Dr Cleeve Robertson announced as the 2024 winner of the IMRF - International Maritime Rescue Federation Lifetime Achievement in the Maritime Search and Rescue Sector

8 November 2024. Dr Cleeve Robertson announced as the 2024 winner of the International Maritime Rescue Federation’s Lifetime Achievement in the Maritime Search and Rescue sector: ...

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 | Published: 8 November 2024

HRH Prince William visit to the NSRI Simon's Town sea rescue station during Earthshot Week Cape Town

Cape Town, Friday, 8th November 2024: Capping off what has been evident as an eventful and successful Earthshot 24 week, that focused on environmental sustainability, on the fourth and final day of HRH Prince William’s visit to Cape Town, Thursday ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 4 November 2024

2 males swept out to sea during a baptism

Safety Alert: NSRI, lifeguards, Police and the emergency services are appealing to group visitors to beaches (schools, churches, sports teams, corporate functions), and bathers, to know tide times, attend at beaches protected by lifeguards, and do not venture too deep ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 4 November 2024

2 men rescued after falling overboard their fishing craft.

Stéfan Grové, NSRI Stilbaai station commander, said: At 10h19, Saturday, 2 November, NSRI Stilbaai duty crew were activated following a request for assistance from the skipper of local fishing boat EME reporting that their friends boat, a small open fishing ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 28 October 2024

National Incidents

CAPE TOWN: In 2 separate incidents, on Saturday, 26 October, a man was bitten by a marine animal at Blue Waters, False Bay, and a man was bitten by a seal at Big Bay, Bloubergstrand. ...

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WHALE RESCUE  | Published: 21 October 2024

A whale assisted in a disentanglement operation

A tired juvenile whale was successfully freed from an entanglement in Simonstown Harbour, at False Bay Yacht Club. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 21 October 2024

Swift Response to Devastating Fire Along Kosmos Hartbeespoort Dam Shoreline

NSRI Hartbeespoort Dam duty phone received the first emergency call from one of our NSRI crew reporting to be witnessing a fire and smoke quickly developing at Kosmos, on the Hartbeespoort Dam shore front. ...

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SURVIVAL SWIMMING  | Published: 18 October 2024

Teamwork in action

In a world where drowning remains a serious threat, the efforts of the NSRI and its dedicated volunteers stand as a beacon of hope. ...

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PINK RESCUE BUOY  | Published: 18 October 2024

Teenager saves two lives with Pink Rescue Buoy

What began as a post-match relaxation on a water polo tour quickly became a dramatic life-saving effort, all thanks to 16-year-old Brinn Chivell’s quick thinking and the NSRI’s Pink Rescue Buoys. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 18 October 2024

The NSRI's commitment to sustainability and climate resilience

The NSRI has made significant strides in sustainability, focusing on reducing its environmental impact while maintaining operational effectiveness. ...

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