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MEDIA RELEASE  | Published: 23 September 2024

Rescue 6 starts sea trials ahead of Gqeberha delivery

Three years ago, the first fully South African-built Offshore Rescue Craft (ORC), launched by the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), made its way to Station 17 in Hermanus. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 8 August 2024

NSRI announces appointment of new Chief Executive Officer

The NSRI has the pleasure of announcing that Mike Vonk, with years of experience as an NSRI volunteer and Chief Executive Officer of the George Regional Hospital for the last 13 years, will succeed Dr. Cleeve Robertson as Chief Executive ...

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EVENTS  | Published: 9 December 2023

DHL Deliverer named and blessed at NSRI Table Bay

A new rescue vessel, the 14-meter Offshore Rescue Craft (ORC), DHL Deliverer, was named and blessed at a ceremony held at Sea Rescue station in the V&A Waterfront on Friday, 8 December 2023. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 8 December 2023

NSRI Lifeguards are ready for the summer season

With the summer season in full swing and warmer days beckoning beachgoers to the coast, it’s important not to let our guard down to ensure we keep ourselves and our families safe. ...

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MEDIA RELEASE  | Published: 3 December 2021

The NSRI Launches its first ever Offshore Search and Rescue Boat built entirely in SA

The first Offshore Rescue Craft built entirely in South Africa, by South Africans ...

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DROWNING PREVENTION  | Published: 22 July 2021

NSRI call to action - “it's time to teach our children water safety at school”

The NSRI on Tuesday, 20th July 2021 issued a call to action to the Basic Education Department to include water safety, swimming and first aid lessons as part of the school curriculum - following the United Nations Resolution on Drowning Prevention. ...

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