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NEWS  | Published: 5 July 2023

THE NSRI IS IN SUPPORT OF THE CRY OUT THAT 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 ...

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NEWS  | Published: 28 June 2023

Update: JetRIB rollout

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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NEWS  | Published: 28 June 2023

Epic journey to deliver fifth ORC

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. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 28 June 2023

Workshop in Luanda ignites ideas

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 ...

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NEWS  | Published: 28 June 2023

Barcelona bound!

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. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 28 June 2023

Conference explores the future of maritime safety

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. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 23 June 2023

NSRI mourns the loss of MRCC's Chief Jared Blows

MRCC's Chief Jared Blows sadly passed away peacefully on Thursday night, 22 June 2023 ...

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NEWS  | Published: 30 May 2023

Well and good

Rescue work can take a toll on volunteers. How does the NSRI support their mental health? ...

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NEWS  | Published: 29 May 2023

SAPS and Cape Town authorities open investigations on stolen jetRIB

An investigation was opened by Police after a stolen NSRI JetRIB rescue craft was found destroyed by fire. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 28 May 2023

An update on the vessel stolen from NSRI Strandfontein

Following the news of a life-saving vessel stolen from NSRI Strandfontein on False Bay, we have an update on the story. ...

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