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RESCUE  | Published: 2 June 2021

Incidents at Port Edward, Cape Point and Smitswinkel Bay

PORT EDWARD:Tokkie Livingstone, NSRI Port Edward deputy station commander, said:At 11h10, Tuesday, 01 June, NSRI Port Edward duty crew were activated following a request for assistance received from the sister of two fishermen reporting her brothers to be stranded on ...

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COMPETITION  | Published: 1 June 2021

Win a midweek break for 4 people at the Idyllic Millstream Farm in Dullstroom

In support of our NSRI Rescue Station 35 Witbank Dam, Millstream Farm is giving away a:Midweek break for 4 people in a two bedroom self-catering stone cottage at the Idyllic Millstream Farm in Dullstroom worth R10 000.Terms and conditions: The ...

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RESCUE  | Published: 26 May 2021

West Coast – Wednesday, 26 May. 1 fisherman deceased and 1 fisherman remains missing at sea

Avril Mocke, NSRI Lamberts Bay station commander, said:At 17h30, Tuesday, 25 May, NSRI Lamberts Bay duty crew were activated following reports of 2 fisherman, a father and his son, from Doringbaai, missing in dense fog and believed to be off-shore ...

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EDUCATION  | Published: 15 May 2021

NSRI: World Water Safety Day – drowning a leading cause of death in toddlers – is your home safe?

National Sea Rescue InstituteMedia release: Immediate 15th May 2021NSRI: World Water Safety Day – drowning a leading cause of death in toddlers – is your home safe?Drowning is a leading cause of death in toddlers. The places that toddlers face ...

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AWARDS  | Published: 10 May 2021

Thank you, Italtile!

This year, we celebrate our 10-year association with Italtile, a company that has been instrumental in the rebuilding of several bases around the country and has supported us with materials for the renovations of others.The NSRI relies on the support ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 10 May 2021

Discover the NSRI’s inland bases: Station 25 Hartbeespoort Dam

We’re called Sea Rescue, so you might be surprised to learn that NSRI rescue stations have also been extended to five major inland dams, including Hartbeespoort Dam in North West Province. Affectionately known as ‘Harties’, this playground for water-sport lovers ...

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ANIMAL RESCUE  | Published: 10 May 2021

Helping our furry and feathered friends

Animal rescues are all in a day’s work for NSRI station crews. Here are a few that tugged at our heartstrings…Abandoned cormorant chicksOn 12 January, Station 3 (Table Bay) volunteers were asked by the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation ...

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PINK RESCUE BUOY  | Published: 10 May 2021

NSRI’s Water Safety programme – still growing strong

For Sea Rescue’s dedicated Water Safety and Survival Swimming teams, returning to face-to-face classes couldn’t have come soon enough. But being vigilant and safe, and agile and adaptable to the possibility of future changes are still top of mind. We ...

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DROWNING  | Published: 29 April 2021

NSRI: UN resolution on drowning prevention will see 25th July observed as 'World Drowning Prevention Day”

National Sea Rescue InstituteMedia Release – immediate29th April 2021NSRI: UN resolution on drowning prevention will see 25th July observed as 'World Drowning Prevention Day” The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) welcomes the UN resolution on drowning prevention. On Wednesday 28th ...

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COMPETITION  | Published: 29 April 2021

Win a 2 Night Stay for a family of 4 at Umthunzi Hotel and Conference

In support of our NSRI Rescue Station 20 Shelly Beach, Umthunzi Hotel and Conference is giving away a:2 Night Stay for a family of 4 - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast included in one of their Deluxe Family Rooms at the ...

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