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NEWS  | Published: 22 May 2026

The NSRI’s New Winter Range Built for South African Winters

The NSRI’s new winter range was developed with one goal in mind: creating reliable, high-performance gear built for real South African conditions. ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 22 May 2026

How NSRI Stations Are Preparing For Winter

As colder weather creeps in, NSRI stations across the country are shifting their focus to the unique challenges winter brings. ...

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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 22 May 2026

Rescue 4’s Major Milestone and the Names Behind It

There was a moment of silence inside Station 4, Mykonos rescue base, as Rescue 4 entered her boathouse for the very first time. ...

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AD CAMPAIGNS  | Published: 22 May 2026

Cars4Good Drives New Support for the NSRI

The NSRI’s Cars4Good campaign is proving that a compelling prize can also power meaningful change. ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 22 May 2026

NSRI Station 14 Celebrates Major Boat Blessing in Plett

Station 14 in Plettenberg Bay marked a rare and meaningful milestone when three rescue vessels were officially blessed earlier this month. ...

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DROWNING  | Published: 22 May 2026

Tragic Drowning Highlights the Importance of Pink Rescue Buoys

A tragic drowning at Sodwana Bay has prompted renewed awareness around the importance of NSRI Pink Rescue Buoys (PRB) and the role communities can play in helping prevent future drownings. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 19 May 2026

Vessel taking on water assisted by NSRI Port Alfred

NSRI Port Alfred duty crew were activated following a request for urgent assistance from a commercial fishing vessel reporting that they were diverting to respond towards a ski-boat, with 2 local men onboard, that was reporting to be taking on ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 19 May 2026

NSRI Shelly Beach respond to a medical emergency

NSRI Shelly Beach duty crew were activated following a call from the Sonny Evan Small Craft Harbour reporting a medical emergency on a fishing charter boat at sea in the vicinity of Protea Banks and the vessel heading towards Shelly ...

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 | Published: 18 May 2026

Brave the cold to support the NSRI this winter solstice! - Plunge For Purpose

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) invites you to brave the cold and take a dip for our cause by participating in a winter solstice plunge to raise vital funds. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 17 May 2026

Patensie – 2 men trapped on the Gamtoos River are rescued safe

At 12h58, Thursday, 14 May, NSRI Jeffreys Bay were activated following reports of 2 men trapped on a island (of a downed tree and debris) in the middle of the Gamtoos River, near to Patensie, Eastern Cape. ...

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