It was a proud and emotional day for the community of St Francis Bay as the NSRI officially opened the doors to its newly rebuilt Station 21 and held a special blessing ceremony for two additions to its rescue fleet ...
A 74-year-old hiker was seriously injured after a fall in a remote gorge upstream of the Elands River Mouth, Eastern Cape, triggering one of the most demanding rescue operations in recent memory for NSRI Station 36 Oyster Bay. ...
In a challenging rescue operation on the Kaaimans River, Station 23 Wilderness, alongside partner emergency services, showcased the power of training, teamwork, and dedication to ensuring the safety of individuals in distress. ...
When the sluice gates of the Vaal Dam opened to ten in late April, it marked the beginning of a complex, high-stakes response effort. As dam levels surged past 110%, communities downstream faced a stark reality: the floodwaters were coming ...
When Station 15 Mossel Bay Commander JC Roos and his wife, both long-standing NSRI volunteers, visited the coastal town of Tofo in Mozambique, they didn’t just find a beautiful holiday destination. They found a calling. ...
We’re proud to announce that our newly rebuilt NSRI Station 21 in St Francis Bay is now officially open. To mark this milestone, we held a blessing ceremony for two new state-of-the-art rescue vessels: the Spirit of St Francis III ...
Gqeberha — The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) today officially celebrated the blessing of its latest state-of-the-art Offshore Rescue Craft (ORC), Bay Guardian, at a ceremony held at the PE Deep Sea Angling Club building, adjacent to NSRI’s Gqeberha Sea ...
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) proudly celebrates its longstanding partnership with the Oceana Group, a collaboration spanning over two decades and is rooted in a shared commitment to water safety. ...
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) thrives on the dedication of its volunteers, whose innovation and expertise continue to transform search and rescue (SAR) operations. ...
Surfski paddling is an exhilarating sport that requires skill, awareness, and respect for the power of the ocean. ...
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