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NEWS  | Published: 21 May 2025

NSRI builds ties with Mozambique Sea Rescue Association

When Station 15 Mossel Bay Commander JC Roos and his wife, both long-standing NSRI volunteers, visited the coastal town of Tofo in Mozambique, they didn’t just find a beautiful holiday destination. They found a calling. ...

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EVENTS  | Published: 4 May 2025

Rebuilt St Francis Bay Station Opens — and Welcomes Two New Rescue Boats

We’re proud to announce that our newly rebuilt NSRI Station 21 in St Francis Bay is now officially open. To mark this milestone, we held a blessing ceremony for two new state-of-the-art rescue vessels: the Spirit of St Francis III ...

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EVENTS  | Published: 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 ...

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NEWS  | Published: 28 March 2025

NSRI and Oceana Group: A lifesaving partnership renewed

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) proudly celebrates its longstanding partnership with the Oceana Group, a collaboration spanning over two decades and is rooted in a shared commitment to water safety. ...

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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 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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