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RESCUE OPERATIONS  | Published: 24 July 2026

NSRI completes maritime medevac in rough seas off Algoa Bay

Navigating through 3 to 4 metre swells 8 nautical miles off the Port of Port Elizabeth, NSRI Gqeberha crew carried out a challenging maritime medical evacuation before dawn on Wednesday, 22 July, bringing an injured seafarer safely to hospital. ...

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RESCUE OPERATIONS  | Published: 21 July 2026

Child Rescued at St Lucia

An off-duty NSRI St Lucia crew member and his brother, a former NSRI crewman, found themselves in exactly the right place at exactly the right time on Saturday, when they spotted a young girl in trouble in the shallow surf ...

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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 20 July 2026

Clifford Ireland: Three Decades of Service, Leadership and Saving Lives

When Clifford Ireland joined NSRI Station 5 Durban in November 1992, he was simply looking for a way to stay connected to the ocean he had loved since childhood. More than 33 years later, that decision has shaped not only ...

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EVENTS  | Published: 20 July 2026

2026 Winter Solstice Plunge for a Purpose reaches record-breaking new heights

On the shortest day of the year, hundreds of NSRI volunteers, supporters, families and friends stepped into icy water with purpose, taking part in the annual Winter Solstice Plunge for a Purpose. ...

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RESCUE OPERATIONS  | Published: 20 July 2026

Durban - 19 July One deceased, five survivors after boat capsizes off Beachwood, Durban North

Sadly, one man has died and five people survived after a boat capsized in the surf zone at Beachwood, Durban North, on Sunday evening, 19 July. NSRI Durban duty crew, alongside Police, Metro Police, Durban North Fire and Rescue Services ...

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RESCUE OPERATIONS  | Published: 19 July 2026

Gqeberha – Sunday, 19 July. An emergency maritime medical evacuation operation.

At 17h20 on Friday, 17 July, NSRI Gqeberha duty crew were activated following a request for urgent medical assistance from a bulk carrier motor vessel reporting a crewman onboard suffering a medical complaint. ...

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RESCUE OPERATIONS  | Published: 19 July 2026

Richards Bay – Sunday, 19 July. A man is missing.

At 17h19, Saturday, 18 July, NSRI Richards Bay duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Alkantstrand, near Main Beach, Richards Bay. ...

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DROWNING  | Published: 18 July 2026

A toddler is sadly deceased after reportedly falling into a storm water pond.

At 17h16, Friday, 17 July, NSRI Plettenberg Bay duty crew and emergency services were activated following an urgent request for assistance from Plettenberg Bay's First Responders who were on the scene with Police at New Horizons, where a 3-year-old boy ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 12 July 2026

NSRI Gqeberha: A maritime medical emergency evacuation operation

NSRI Gqeberha duty crew were activated following reports from TNPA Port of Port Elizabeth Port Control of an urgent request for a medical emergency response ...

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