At the NSRI, we are dedicated to safeguarding lives with care and compassion, building trust through accountability and unwavering service. We strive to empower communities with the knowledge to stay safe, fostering unity and inclusion as we grow stronger together. We live by the below values:

LIFE 
We value life in all its forms and commit to caring for protecting, and nurturing it.

TRUST
The result of consistent accountability; trust is something we share with our community and it is something we must earn each and every day.

LEADERSHIP
True leaders don't think about themselves; they think first and always of those they have been tasked to serve and care for.

DIGNITY
We work to educate and empower people and communities with the knowledge and skills necessary to keep them safe around water.

COMMUNITY 
We are more than just a family; we are a diverse community growing bigger every day, and we nurture the powerful bonds that hold us together.

INCLUSIVITY
We welcome all people who believe in building better communities, and listen carefully to ensure we are always evolving in the best ways to serve them.

The NSRI's values feature prominently on the steps at our Volunteer Support Centre in Cape Town.