The third annual Oceans 8 Charity Swim, hosted once again at the Durban Undersea Club, proved to be its biggest and boldest yet, raising over R1.1 million for fourteen local charities, including the NSRI. With distances ranging from 1 to ...
In a creative twist on a familiar format, 11 000 households recently received what looked like traffic fines in their post boxes – but instead of a penalty, the red-and-white envelope contained a call to action from the National Sea Rescue Institute. ...
Over the past year, the NSRI has been part of an exciting project to strengthen search and rescue efforts along South Africa’s coastline – from the stormy seas of the Western Cape to the warm waters of KwaZulu-Natal. ...
Each year in May, the NSRI’s Volunteer Support Centre (VSC) in Cape Town transforms into a specialised training ground for one of the most technical and high-risk rescue disciplines in our organisation: Maritime Extrication, or MEX. ...
Thanks to the generosity of donors and the dedication of local NSRI teams and partners, a cutting-edge Beach Safety Camera network and shark alarm system have now been installed in Plettenberg Bay, Victoria Bay, and Nature’s Valley. These systems enhance ...
A young Humpback whale is swimming free again after a delicate and emotionally charged disentanglement operation off the coast of Elands Bay on Tuesday, 17 June. ...
There’s a rare kind of person whose presence makes you feel safe and inspired. Siyabonga Mthethwa is one of those people. A Class 4 Coxswain, Drowning Prevention Instructor, KZN Water Safety Coordinator – and a ballroom dancer – his journey ...
Each year, the NSRI’s Winter Solstice Swim dares supporters to brave the cold in solidarity with rescue crews who face challenging conditions year-round. From icy plunges in the sea to dunkings in backyard pools and even ice bucket challenges, participants ...
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has long been a beacon of safety along South Africa's coastlines. In recent years, we have harnessed technology to enhance our life-saving capabilities, notably through the implementation of the Beach Safety Camera Network Project. ...
MOSSEL BAY: Andre Fraser, NSRI Mossel Bay duty coxswain said: ...
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