The southernmost coastal village and holiday resort in South Africa is also home to what might just be the NSRI’s most enthusiastic station. ...
The Western Cape experienced widespread flooding towards the end of September: lives and homes were lost. Here, a few of the NSRI volunteers who participated in the rescue effort reflect on the experience. ...
On Thursday, 21 September, visiting Gautenger Louis Eksteen ran into difficulty while paddling off the coast in False Bay. Thankfully, his SafeTRX app activation allowed the NSRI to rescue him before he could come to any harm. Here, he shares ...
The South African Maritime Authority (SAMSA), together with the Department of Transport (DoT), recently supported the NSRI in bringing drowning prevention and water safety skills to students from eight schools in Gauteng. ...
Off-road enthusiasts were treated to an exclusive once-a-year treat as Koeberg Nature Reserve opened its gates for the annual NSRI 4x4 fundraising event for Station 18 (Melkbosstrand). ...
The NSRI’s free Survival Swimming classes will be equipping children and adults with lifesaving skills around the country this summer. Read on to find a class near you… ...
The NSRI Mossel Bay duty team received an activation call after Mossel Bay Fire and Rescue Services requested assistance for a group of stranded employees from a nearby company. ...
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is delighted to announce its remarkable achievement of securing second place in this year’s International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) Awards - Innovation and Technology category for its ground-breaking Beach Safety Camera Network Project. ...
The official naming and blessing of the JetRib ‘Spirit of Santam,’ call sign Rescue 16 Alpha, took place at Station 16 Strandfontein on Sunday, the 8th of October 2023. ...
Just after 04h00, Sunday, 15 October, NSRI were alerted to a 73 year old fisherman on a fishing boat suffering a medical complaint deep-sea off-shore between Agulhas and Hermanus. ...
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