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NEWS  | Published: 19 March 2025

Life saving innovation: How NSRI volunteers are transforming search and rescue

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) thrives on the dedication of its volunteers, whose innovation and expertise continue to transform search and rescue (SAR) operations. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 19 March 2025

NSRI Beach Safety Cameras: A secure safety tool

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has long been a beacon of safety along South Africa's coastlines. In recent years, we have harnessed technology to enhance our life-saving capabilities, notably through the implementation of the Beach Safety Camera Network Project. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 19 February 2025

From rescue to resolution: Pablo Nart’s desire to make surfski safer for all

Surfski paddling is an exhilarating sport that requires skill, awareness, and respect for the power of the ocean. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 19 February 2025

Capturing courage: The NSRI Photo of the Month initiative

A picture is worth a thousand words, but some images tell stories that words simply cannot. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 19 February 2025

Through the lens of Konrad Stöhr: A photographer’s journey with the NSRI

For German photographer Konrad Stöhr, the vast and unpredictable waters of South Africa's coastline became the perfect canvas for his latest photographic project. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 19 February 2025

Paula Armstrong: From NSRI Rescuer to Open Water Conqueror

For Paula Armstrong, the ocean has always been more than just water – it's a place of challenge, resilience, and deep connection. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 19 February 2025

NSRI’s ORC Programme moves forward with Hull 7

The NSRI is entering an exciting phase in its Offshore Rescue Craft (ORC) programme, with Hull 7 scheduled to come out of the mould at the end of February. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 23 January 2025

Enhancing beach safety with integrated shark spotting systems

The NSRI's Station 14 in Plettenberg Bay has made significant strides in beach safety by integrating advanced beach safety cameras and shark alarm systems. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 23 January 2025

SASAR: The power of collaboration in search and rescue

The South African Search and Rescue Organisation (SASAR) is vital for coordinating search and rescue (SAR) efforts across South Africa’s vast maritime and aeronautical zones. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 13 December 2024

SAWS' groundbreaking rip current forecasting system to strengthen NSRI’s beach safety efforts

On Thursday, 21 November 2024, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) launched a pioneering rip current forecasting model designed to improve coastal safety along the Cape Peninsula's beaches. ...

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