NSRI

12/07/2025

A small change making a big difference, the NSRI is introducing compact new tractors to tow JetRIBs, easing the load on crews and boosting efficiency on the sand. With better traction, lower maintenance, and diesel-powered reliability, these tractors are set to become essential gear at stations nationwide. 🚜🌊

See more: https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/06/a-new-workhorse-for-jetrib-launches-at-the-nsri/

11/07/2025

Congratulations to Mr. Jones Lekhu — winner of the first Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in our Cars4Good Competition!

Thank you to everyone who entered. And remember — there are still 3 more cars up for grabs - you could be as lucky as him!

10/07/2025

When the air raid siren sounds over Plettenberg Bay, Station 14 springs into action — and within 13 minutes, they’re on scene. A recent rescue of five people from a sinking boat proves just how vital that speed is. With precision teamwork, rapid gear-up, and a WWII-era siren still leading the charge, this is Sea Rescue at its most prepared. 🚨🌊

See more: https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/06/every-second-counts-how-the-plett-nsri-crew-reaches-a-rescue-in-just-13-minutes/

09/07/2025

Congratulations to Veenesh Dhayalam, the winner of our Cape Town Peninsula Hotel Competition. We hope you enjoy your getaway!
Thank you to all those who entered!

09/07/2025

At 15h10, Sunday, 6 July, NSRI Durban duty crew and Red Line Response ambulance services were placed on alert by MRCC (Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre) to prepare for a medical evacuation operation of a 36 year old Indian male seafarer from a 375 meter motor vessel oil tanker headed towards Durban.

MOSSEL BAY:Andre Fraser, NSRI Mossel Bay duty coxswain said:

08/07/2025

What began as a calm fishing trip in early May turned into a life-or-death struggle for Durban paddlers Ameer and Ahmed. Separated by fatigue and swept by wind, one made the toughest call, to leave his friend and get help. Thanks to NSRI Durban and the quick-thinking crew of Medavu SA, both men were rescued and reunited. Their story is a powerful reminder of courage, community and the lifesaving value of being prepared. 🛶🌊

See more: https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/06/from-calm-waters-to-crisis-why-the-nsri-recommends-every-paddler-use-safetrx/

07/07/2025

On Saturday morning, at approximately 01h00, a body was discovered in the Kowie River, Port Alfred.

At 01h42, Friday, 27 June, NSRI Port Alfred duty crew were activated following reports of a person missing at East Beach.

06/07/2025

A local fisherman is missing after reportedly being swept off rocks near to the Gordons Bay Battery, near to Rocky Bay, between Gordons Bay and the Steenbras River Mouth.

A search is ongoing for a fisherman swept off rocks by waves while angling from the shoreline.

06/07/2025

A 37 year old man is missing following a reported shark incident at Mfazazana, near Hibberdene, KZN South Coast.

Police divers are continuing in ongoing search efforts for a missing man.

01/07/2025

The local 65 year old man, much loved to the local community and to NSRI, surf-skiing on the river with a friend, appeared to suddenly and unexpectedly fall out of his surf-ski near to the jetty.

Stéfan Grové, NSRI Stilbaai station commander, said:At 15h58, Monday, 30 June, NSRI Still Bay duty crew were activated following reports of a local man in…

30/06/2025

📸 Got a great shot of the NSRI in action? Send it in and you could win a R250 NSRI shop voucher!
Email your best high-res photo (2MB+) to news@searescue.org.za with ""Monthly photo"" in the subject line.

🌟 Congrats to May’s winner, Kym Herne, for capturing 5-year-old Logan Kinsey proudly wearing his NSRI supporter shirt! We hope one day he’ll swap it for a red wetsuit. ❤️💪

T&Cs apply | Competition closes on the 25th of each month

30/06/2025

NSRI Port Alfred duty crew were activated following reports of a person missing at East Beach. It appears that three friends, two males and a female, Rhodes University students, had gone swimming at East Beach when all three may have been caught in rip currents.

At 01h42, Friday, 27 June, NSRI Port Alfred duty crew were activated following reports of a person missing at East Beach.

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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📸: 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

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16/07/2021

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

22/06/2021