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.

23/05/2025

Every June, a different kind of tribute unfolds along Durban’s golden coastline. This tribute takes the form of grit, determination, and countless…

01/05/2025

May Day… mayday mayday.
We thought it would be a significant day to remind ourselves what to do if the ‘pawpaw’ hits the fan.

As a number of our local yachties are eyeing out the horizon, preparing for the more competitive blue ocean racing, and with a few close calls in recent times by our community, shared on the Durban Keeler group, we reached out to our local NSRI and asked them for a brief list of what to do in the case…

Chatting to experienced sailor and Coxswain at NSRI, Jacques Kruger shared, ‘The obvious ones, check the weather conditions and be sensible!’

‘And plan!’

The N.S.R.I list that Jacques shared with us:

In an emergency:
1. Remain calm
2. Assess the situation
3. Look after any injured or hypothermic crew
How to get rescued:
1. Download the RSA SAFTRX App (live tracking and S.O.S. feature to activate the nearest station.)
2. Have our emergency operations centre number in your phone.
3. Call Durban radio on vhf 16/ local port control
4. Tell someone where you are going, location and estimated time back at the port or slip.

Emergency Operations Centre Contact: 087 094 9774
National: 112

***And make sure all of your crew is familiar with the Mayday procedure, have the card laminated and secured above your nav station, and walk them through it – often.***

If you are able to, please spare a few extra rands to help keep them afloat, so they can keep us afloat!

https://www.nsri.org.za/support-us/donate

28/04/2025

🚁🌊 Vital cross-organisational training with Station 5 Durban and helicopter at the Durban Ski Boat Festival last Saturday! This collaboration strengthens our life-saving skills. Huge thanks to for hosting and everyone who supported! 🙌

17/03/2025

Rescue 5A out on a training run.

This is our 8.8 meter Class 3 boat.
Arguably the most versatile boat on station.
From surf to offshore operations, she gets the job done.

It takes years of dedication to Coxswain this vessel, with most crew taking at least 5 years to qualify for assesment.

19/02/2025

Thank you to all those who have entered and are already fundraising for NSRI. We're looking forward to having more swimmers on board. Thank you to their friends and family who sponsor them.

Entries are open to this June in Durban!

▫ Swim to support 14 charities in
▫ 14th & 15th (16th June) 2025
▫ Choose between 1, 4, 8 or 16 miles
▫ Use your sport to make a real difference!

🏊‍♂️ www.oceans8swim.co.za 🏊‍♂️
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Duzi-uMngeni Conservation Trust, NSRI, Project Rhino, Singakwenza, Game Rangers Association of Africa, IPSS S&R, Made For More, Makabongwe Pre-School, Nazareth Care Africa, Pietermaritzburg Children's Home, Rise Against Hunger Africa, Sport For Lives, Umduduzi - Hospice Care for Children

28/11/2024

🌟 Meet the Goo Goo Dolls! 🌟

We’re excited to offer an unforgettable auction item: Two Golden Circle tickets to see the Goo Goo Dolls live in Durban on 5 December including a meet-and-greet experience with the band! 🎤✨

Valued at R25 000, this once-in-a-lifetime package has been generously donated to support NSRI Station 5 - Durban.

Place your bid now in our silent auction here: https://www.nsri.org.za/forms/googoodolls/

Don't miss out—bidding closes soon! 👀

29/09/2024

Thank you DUC for the donation to NSRI Station 5 Durban at your recent AGM. We appreciate your support. Durban Undersea Club

01/07/2024

Durban Ski Boat Club have made a generous donation to NSRI Station 5 Durban. Thank you to all the members, we value your support and co-operation with us over the years.

21/06/2024

These 22 champions swam 8 miles at the Oceans 8 Charity Swim this weekend and raised a whopping R148 020 for NSRI! We are so grateful to each of them and their family and friends who supported them. It was a weekend of camaraderie, support, encouragement and LOTS of time in the ocean, and it was a real privilege to spend time with all these amazing people.

29/05/2024

RESCUE 5 alongside during a recent Maritime Extrication exercise.
If you swipe through you'll also get to see an insiders view of the cabin and controls

15/04/2024

RESCUE 5 in her element during a recent medical evacuation.

02/04/2024

It's been a busy couple of days for Station 5, with a number of medevacs, search for missing persons, pulling bathers from a riptide as well as scheduled training and base maintenance.

Bravo Zulu to our hard-working crew and those we serve alongside.