UPDATE PENNINGTON BEACH INCIDENT: At 06h50, Friday, 22 November, NSRI Rocky Bay and the SA Police Services responded to Pennington Beach following reports of a body located on the beach. ...
A 59-year-old Spanish diver missing at Protea Banks was rescued after 3+ hours adrift. NSRI, aircraft, boats, and a TNPA helicopter located her safely 9 nautical miles away; she was uninjured. ...
With the festive season fast approaching, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is ramping up its readiness to manage the influx of beachgoers and water users. ...
On Saturday, 19th October, St Andrew's College, in collaboration with the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and Station 11 Port Alfred, launched an impactful series of Survival Swimming lessons at the DT Hudson Pool complex. ...
On Thursday, 7 November, Prince William spent time with NSRI CEO Mike Vonk and members of the Simon's Town volunteer rescue crew, highlighting his deep connection to rescue and emergency services. ...
On 26 October 2024, Kleinmond Main Beach, Western Cape, saw two lifesaving rescues thanks to a Pink Rescue Buoy (PRB) sponsored by the Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (FEM). ...
In a heartwarming gesture of appreciation, Fluidra recently donated Christmas gift packs to instructors at NSRI Survival Swimming Centres (SSCs) across the country. ...
Station 5 Durban has distinguished itself over the past five years with its exceptional record of conducting over a hundred successful medical evacuations. ...
Station 51 at Gariep Dam may be one of the most unique inland bases of the NSRI, but what truly sets it apart is the dedicated team behind it. ...
NSRI teams were involved in a series of operations over the weekend, responding to incidents ranging from towing a whale carcass off the Kommetjie coast to assisting in rescue efforts in East London and on the KZN South Coast. ...
Rescue Operations