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Stn 5 Durban
RESCUES  | Published: 7 March 2025

Medical evacuations from vessels at sea - Durban, Mossel Bay and Gqeberha:

DURBAN: Clifford Ireland, NSRI Durban duty coxswain, said: At 10H18, Wednesday, 05 March, NSRI Durban duty crew were placed on alert to prepare for the medical evacuation of an Norwegian seaman, age 48, suffering a medical complaint on board a ...

Stn 27 Gauteng Flooding
RESCUES  | Published: 7 March 2025

NSRI Gauteng responds to flash flooding:

Gerhard Potgieter, NSRI Gauteng station commander, said: At 18h14, Wednesday, 5 March, NSRI Gauteng duty crew were activated following reports received alerting of residents reporting to be in distress in Randburg, on the Klein Jukskei River, vicinity of the Western ...

Stn27 Gauteng
RESCUES  | Published: 3 March 2025

Gauteng: Ongoing search for three children suspected to be missing

Gerhard Potgieter, NSRI Gauteng station commander, said: At 06h05, Sunday, 2 March, NSRI Gauteng duty crew were activated following a request for assistance from SARZA (Search and Rescue South Africa) and the SA Police Services, preparing to commence a search ...

2025 02 23 Fransmanshoek
RESCUES  | Published: 24 February 2025

Tragic Loss at Sea: NSRI Recovers Fisherman’s Body Off Fransmanshoek

At 15h17, Friday, 21 February, NSRI Mossel Bay duty crew were activated following reports of a body floating in the water offshore of Fransmanshoek. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 19 February 2025

From rescue to resolution: Pablo Nart’s desire to make surfski safer for all

Surfski paddling is an exhilarating sport that requires skill, awareness, and respect for the power of the ocean. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 19 February 2025

Capturing courage: The NSRI Photo of the Month initiative

A picture is worth a thousand words, but some images tell stories that words simply cannot. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 19 February 2025

Through the lens of Konrad Stöhr: A photographer’s journey with the NSRI

For German photographer Konrad Stöhr, the vast and unpredictable waters of South Africa's coastline became the perfect canvas for his latest photographic project. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 19 February 2025

Paula Armstrong: From NSRI Rescuer to Open Water Conqueror

For Paula Armstrong, the ocean has always been more than just water – it's a place of challenge, resilience, and deep connection. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 19 February 2025

NSRI’s ORC Programme moves forward with Hull 7

The NSRI is entering an exciting phase in its Offshore Rescue Craft (ORC) programme, with Hull 7 scheduled to come out of the mould at the end of February. ...

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DROWNING PREVENTION  | Published: 19 February 2025

NSRI Drowning Prevention: Expanding efforts to save lives

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) continues its vital mission to prevent drownings across South Africa. ...

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