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2023 03 30 Durban Alec Rennie
RESCUES  | Published: 30 March 2024

National Incidents

NSRI Durban duty crew, accompanied by Netcare 911 rescue technicians, launched the NSRI Durban rescue craft Alec Rennie to rendezvous with a motor vessel to patient evacuate a 56 year old Russian seaman suffering a medical condition. ...

2024 03 27 Richards Bay Ocean Guardian
RESCUES  | Published: 30 March 2024

NSRI Richards Bay Executes Night Time Medical Evacuation

NSRI Richards Bay duty crew were activated by TNPA (Transnet National Ports Authority) Port of Richards Bay Port Control to prepare for the medical evacuation of a 33 year old Egyptian crewman, suffering a medical complaint, from a motor vessel ...

2024 03 27 Plett Robberg
RESCUES  | Published: 30 March 2024

Survival Essentials: NSRI and Cape Nature Issue Vital Safety Advice for Robberg Nature Reserve Hikers

NSRI, the emergency services and Cape Nature are urgently appealing to day walkers and hikers, who may be planning to hike the Plettenberg Bay Robberg Nature Reserve hiking trail, to be fully prepared for a gruelling hike that too often ...

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SAFETY ALERT  | Published: 29 March 2024

SAFETY APPEAL: PUBLIC ARE URGED NOT TO APPROACH ANY 200kg BLUE SEALED CONTAINER

SAFETY APPEAL: PUBLIC ARE URGED NOT TO APPROACH ANY 200kg BLUE SEALED CONTAINER - FOUND WASHED ASHORE OR ADRIFT AT SEA - ALONG THE GARDEN ROUTE or SOUTH CAPE COASTLINE. ...

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SAFETY ALERT  | Published: 28 March 2024

Easter Weekend Safety Alert

NSRI, lifeguards and the emergency services are appealing to bathers, boaters, paddlers, sailors, anglers and coastal hikers to be cautious around the coastline as the full moon Spring tide remains present, gradually subsiding toward the end of this Easter Weekend ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 27 March 2024

Base Showcase: Station 36 (Oyster Bay)

Deeply rooted in the fabric of this scenic coastal town, the NSRI’s Oyster Bay base is a shining example of community service and rescue excellence. ...

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SURVIVAL SWIMMING  | Published: 27 March 2024

POP! goes Survival Swimming

The NSRI, in collaboration with Fluidra South Africa, are piloting a new type of pool – POP! – one that, if successful, will see even more children around the country learn life-saving swimming skills. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 27 March 2024

Celebrating seals!

Seals in the wild are charming, fascinating, often misunderstood and sometimes dangerous marine animals if they feel threatened. In honour of International Day of the Seal on 22 March, we asked experts from the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Marine Wildlife ...

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NEWS  | Published: 27 March 2024

Kiwis embrace PRE

New Zealand is fast-tracking the roll-out of public rescue equipment, proven to save lives – inspired by the NSRI’s Pink Rescue Buoy programme. ...

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FUNDRAISING  | Published: 27 March 2024

Ripple effect: Oceans8 Charity Swim

If you are a keen swimmer and would like to raise funds for the NSRI, this is your chance. ...

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