NSRI

15/10/2025

Bradley Naicker, NSRI Vaal Dam station commander, said: NSRI Vaal Dam station 22 duty crew and NSRI Gauteng station 27 crew, while on alert during a local sailing event at the Vaal Dam, on Sunday, 12 October 2025, were alerted to multiple sailing vessels suddenly and unexpectedly caught in distress during a severe storm that developed at approximately 14h00. The unexpected change in wind direction and increased wind speeds, accompanied by a heavy rain storm and severe lightning, resulted in multiple sailing vessels and sailors requiring assistance.

14/10/2025

At 13h30, Monday, 13 October, NSRI Mossel Bay were alerted by TNPA (Transnet National Ports Authority) Port Control, Mossel Bay Harbour, to prepare for the medical evacuation of a 47 year old Filipino male seafarer suffering a medical condition from a motor vessel bulk carrier.
At that stage the motor vessel was approximately 50 nautical miles from Mossel Bay.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/10/nsri-mossel-bay-conducts-midnight-medical-evacuation-of-seafarer-50-nautical-miles-offshore/

14/10/2025

NSRI Rescue Report | A Week of Life-saving Missions: Every week, our volunteer rescue crews respond to emergencies across the country, from coastlines to inland waters. This is a look at some of the rescues, images, and moments that demonstrate their courage, skill, and dedication to saving lives from the past week.

13/10/2025

Jonathan Britton, NSRI Wilderness station commander, said: At 11h09, Sunday, 12 October, while conducting routine training exercises, NSRI Wilderness duty crew were activated following eyewitness reports of a man reportedly in the water in distress at Flat Rock, Wilderness Main Beach.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/10/good-samaritans-commended-for-assisting-drowning-victim-at-wilderness-beach/

13/10/2025

While responding to the scene it was confirmed that 2 females had been rescued from the water by Good Samaritans, on a local fishing boat, with a member of Langebaan Yacht Club, and by a Good Samaritan on a canoe.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/10/good-samaritans-commended-for-saving-two-women-at-shark-bay-langebaan/

13/10/2025

Mark McLagan, NSRI Hermanus duty coxswain, said: At 10h57, Saturday, 11 October, NSRI Hermanus duty crew were activated following eyewitness reports of 2 males, with one body board, appearing to be in distress offshore of Onrus Main Beach, beyond the back breakers, appearing to be caught in sea currents.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/10/nsri-hermanus-2-teenagers-assisted-by-a-good-samaritan-after-being-swept-out-to-sea/

13/10/2025

At 07h23, Friday, 10 October, our NSRI Durban duty controller and NSRI Durban duty crew were alerted to prepare for a medical evacuation operation expected to take place in the early hours of Saturday morning, for a 26 year old Indian male seafarer, suffering a medical complaint on an oil tanker motor vessel, approaching Durban from deep sea.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/10/medical-evacuation-nsri-durban-assists-ill-seafarer-off-oil-tanker-near-port-of-durban/

13/10/2025

Sea Rescue demands constant growth, and our training has evolved to meet the highest standards. From humble beginnings to advanced, world-class programmes, we continue raising the bar for safety at sea. Discover how our crews stay prepared for any challenge: https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/09/raising-the-bar-the-evolution-of-nsri-training/

11/10/2025

At 09h15, Friday, 10 October, NSRI Gqeberha duty crew were activated following reports of a teenager, a local male, age 17, missing in the Swartkops River, near to the Tiger Bay launch site.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/10/teenager-missing-in-swartkops-river-search-efforts-continue/

10/10/2025

R695 is all it takes to stand a chance to win a brand new car, and that's exactly what happened to Mr Gary Birnie, who has just been drawn as the winner of a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport!

There are still two more cars to give away in December, so make sure you get your tickets now!
https://www.nsri.org.za/support-us/nsri-car-2025/

10/10/2025

During the Spring high tide it appears that the 10 year old child was sitting on rocks with his brother, age 13, their dad was nearby (they are from Gugulethu, Cape Town), when waves unexpectedly and suddenly swept the 10 year old boy off the rocks into the water. His brother was able to escape from the waves to safety.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/10/good-samaritans-and-surfer-save-child-swept-off-rocks-at-sea-point/

09/10/2025

NSRI welcomes Starlink’s commitment to South Africa - a breakthrough for offshore rescue communication
https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/10/nsri-night-operation/

18/04/2022

From Station 41 Ballito we send our deepest condolences to the Family , Colleauges and friends of Sgt Busi Mjwara from the Pmb SAPS Rescue dive unit and K9 Leah from the Durban SAPS K9 Rescue who passed in the line of duty this week . Both were hard working and those that worked with them will never forget Busi's smile and positive attitude even in the hardest times . Leah the void you leave will be felt by all .

Rest well friends, till we meet again ,we have the watch

12/04/2022

During the night, Monday 11 April, and into this morning, NSRI rescue teams have been inundated with emergency calls and are continuing to assist in flood-related incidents involving local citizens, domestic and farm animals and wildlife.

NSRI and the emergency services authorities are appealing to the public to stay safe, do not try to cross through flooded rivers and waterways, do not try to drive over flooded bridges and stay on higher ground.

The emergency number to call in life-threatening emergencies is 112 - from a cellphone.

31/03/2022

25/03/2022

We would like to congratulate our Crew members Johan and Jacqui on the arrival of Baby Amber.

25/03/2022

Dog rescue 🐶 NSRI Rescue Swimmers transporting high angle rescue technicians across a quarry, to rescue a dog trapped on a cliff side. Our team stood on standby by as backup safety while the climbers ascended the dangerous terrain, to access the poor trapped animal.

05/02/2022

We are excited to announce the launch of the !

Join in South Africa's first and only warm water ocean challenge, exclusively for charity!
For more details, go to: https://oceans8swim.co.za/

Project Rhinoo
Duzi-uMngeni Conservation Trustation Trust
Singakwenza
NSRII
Wild Oceans

29/01/2022

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Throwing this one out there from across the big pond to keep you all motivated for your . Keep them photos comming



📸: Stephen Gore

17/01/2022

SEA RESCUE – Incidents at Witsand and on the KZN North Coast: WITSAND: Thys Carstens, NSRI Witsand coxswain, said: NSRI

15/12/2021

You may have noticed the lovely bright pink rescue bouys placed strategically throughout the country.

These bouys are vital to rescuers and bystanders, in the event of an emergency, to get floatation to a drowning victim.

To date pink rescue bouys have saved 80+ lives, and continue to do so. As we head into the busy festive season, it is more important than ever that these bouys are at their locations, ready for use.

If you notice someone with one and they are not busy with a rescue, please ask them to return it to it’s location, ready to save the next life. As always, please use our beaches and oceans responsibly this December.

07/12/2021

Sea rescue volunteers across the country train constantly to be able to provide their best in times of need.

Pictured here is one of our ASR (air sea rescue) crew working alongside paramedics and the South African Air Force during a medical evacuation from a vessel.

28/11/2021

https://www.nsri.org.za/2021/11/critically-ill-patient-airlifted-to-hospital-east-coast/

Critically ill patient airlifted to hospital - East Coast: Lorenzo Taverna-Turisan, NSRI Durban deputy station commander, said:

14/09/2021

Just a huge shout out to Star Meats for the kind sponsorship of delicious Braai meat for the Crew of Sea Rescue Ballito for the team building social after the long day of training. Thank you for your kindness and support . You guys are really awsome.

26/07/2021

18/07/2021

16/07/2021

Sean Devine, NSRI Ballito duty coxswain, said: On Sunday, 11 July, at approximately 10h24, while

22/06/2021