On 25 July, NSRI staff, volunteers and South Africans all over the country answered the call to wear blue. Their message? Anyone can drown – no one should. ...
The 25th of July is observed as World Drowning Prevention Day (WDPD). As declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) in 2021, this advocacy event serves to raise awareness of drowning as a global public ...
We caught up with NSRI Rescue Services Director Brett Ayres for the latest developments in the deployment of this innovative vessel to station crews. ...
Earlier this month, the NSRI undertook its longest journey yet – 1068 nautical miles – to deliver the fifth vessel in its new ORC fleet to Richards Bay, Station 19. We asked Graeme Harding, who planned the trip, for the lowdown. ...
The NSRI was recently invited to speak at an international workshop in Luanda, Angola, aimed at showcasing new technologies to mitigate the effects of climate change. We caught up with the NSRI’s Peter O’Hanlon, who attended, to find out more ...
The NSRI’s fourth mobile Survival Swimming Centre is on its way to Spain, to take part in the biggest swimming pool show in the world. We asked Drowning Prevention Manager Andrew Ingram for the lowdown. ...
In June, the NSRI joined its global counterparts at the 2023 World Maritime Rescue Congress in Rotterdam. CEO Dr Cleeve Robertson and Executive Director of Drowning Prevention Dr Jill Fortuin give us the inside scoop. ...
MRCC's Chief Jared Blows sadly passed away peacefully on Thursday night, 22 June 2023 ...
Rescue work can take a toll on volunteers. How does the NSRI support their mental health? ...
An investigation was opened by Police after a stolen NSRI JetRIB rescue craft was found destroyed by fire. ...
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