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/

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.