This August, the NSRI celebrates the crucial role of women in imparting lifesaving water safety skills. ...
NSRI Station 21 (St Francis Bay) crew were lucky to escape with their lives on the evening of 16 July, when their vessel collided with a whale during a routine medevac. ...
On a cold and stormy Saturday morning in August, the community of Oyster Bay gathered to celebrate the long-awaited opening of the new Station 36 base building. ...
To the NSRI’s annual Open Day on 30 September! Gather your family and friends to visit your nearest NSRI base for a station tour, meet the crew and find out what these extraordinary volunteers do. ...
An innovative initiative by the NSRI is being adopted in other countries – and is getting results! ...
Lezhaé Snyders recently represented the NSRI in several expos to encourage students and young adults to consider a career in water safety and drowning prevention. We caught up with her to find out what the response was like. ...
In July, South Africans from all walks of life celebrated the legacy of Madiba by performing acts of kindness, service and charity. In this spirit, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has partnered with the NSRI to bring critical ...
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. ...
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