NSRI is urging the public to be extra cautious this weekend with the New Moon Spring Tide that will peak on Sunday 13th September and cause stronger than normal rip currents to occur around the coast. NSRI is urging ...
Here is a selection of photographs to show you what rip currents look like. Think of them as rivers of water that flow out to the back waves, and remember that they will not pull you under the water. Don't ...
One of the winners in our monthly promotion for supporters this month was Rudolf Marais. Its really nice to get a photograph like this! Thanks Rudolf. ...
Today we proudly welcomed Rotary's Gift a brand new, state of the art 6.5m rescue boat which will be stationed at Melkbosstrand. The funding for this rescue boat was made possible thanks to the annual Rotary Wine Auction.For almost 2 ...
This is the presentation made by NSRI CEO Dr Cleeve Robertson MBChBFEMSSA to Parliament on 01 September 2015.Medical evacuations from ships at sea along the South African coastline:The Risk of Evacuations by Boat and the Need for Helicopter Capacity on ...
NSRI mourns the passing of Hein Schipper who, at 104 years of age, passed away on Monday, 31st August. To say that Hein was a stalwart supporter of Sea Rescue is a bit of an understatement. He particularly enjoyed supporting ...
On Saturday evening the 29th of August, Station 5 Durban was awarded an Appreciation Award at the Ethekwini Living Legends Award evening. Station Commander Clifford Ireland accepted the award on behalf of the station. Clifford Ireland accepting the award on ...
Mike Elliot and Jerome Simonis with Joshua (22), Caleb (20) and Alexander (19) SwanepoelToday, Saturday 29 August, Alexander Swanepoel was honoured for his bravery in risking his life to save his brother Caleb during the shark encounter at Buffalo ...
On Tuesday 25 August The Shelly Beach Lions Club presented NSRI Station 20 with a cheque of R1 000.00 and a certificate of appreciation for hosting a WaterWise workshop. The Lions representatives included Clint Fray, Dave Waters and Anton Getz ...
Station 11, Port Alfred, last night did some scenario training. The duty crew were presented with a pleasure vessel that had two 'injured' crew, one with a hook stuck in her head and one with a speargun injury.Training office Marlene ...
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