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NSRI NSRI Sea Rescue Station 17, Hermanus

� Station 17 emergency phone number - 0829905967
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� Station 17 emergency number - 0829905967

� Sea Rescue Emergency Operations Center number (national) - 0829947555

Station 17 has been saving lives since 1976. The station is home to over 20 volunteers, we operate a 4.2m JETRIB rescue craft, 6.5m Gemini RHIB, NSRI's third ORC 140 all-weather lifeboat, "The Legacy" and Mitsubishi Triton 3 response vehicle.

Station 17 and Safe Beat Training will be at Whale Coast Mall until 14:00, doing demonstrations and raising awareness fo...
16/10/2025

Station 17 and Safe Beat Training will be at Whale Coast Mall until 14:00, doing demonstrations and raising awareness for World Restart a Heart Day! ❤️‍🔥

Come drop by and say hi!

Bradley Naicker, NSRI Vaal Dam station commander, said: NSRI Vaal Dam station 22 duty crew and NSRI Gauteng station 27 ...
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

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.

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 h...
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/

This past Friday, Station 17 Hermanus, Station 16 Strandfontein, Station 31 Witsand, and Station 49 Mdumbi joined Statio...
15/09/2025

This past Friday, Station 17 Hermanus, Station 16 Strandfontein, Station 31 Witsand, and Station 49 Mdumbi joined Station 42 Kleinmond for an intensive surf training session.

It was a valuable opportunity for our Class 4 training coxswains, and we’re deeply grateful to the VSC for making it possible.

With so many assets and stations involved, coordinating this training was no small feat but the teamwork and dedication shone through.

A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible, and to our donors whose support ensures we can continue vital training like this.

Recently, Station 17 ran a Maritime Emergency Care training session covering practical skills like stabilising mechanica...
02/09/2025

Recently, Station 17 ran a Maritime Emergency Care training session covering practical skills like stabilising mechanical injuries, controlling bleeding, and immobilisation.

We split the crew into teams and gave them a common goal, which helped build a command structure similar to what we’d use on an actual operation — and added a bit of friendly competition.

In the end, Charlie Team came out on top with their excellent ex*****on of the skills, but it’s been awesome to see both our crew and the training crew grow and improve with every session.

Thank you Station 42 for coming out! It was an incredibly productive session!
06/08/2025

Thank you Station 42 for coming out! It was an incredibly productive session!

06/08/2025

Meet and greet the lifesaving heroes

Hermanus NSRI Station 17’s open day gave the public a close-up of their vital rescue operations and advanced vessels.

From icy water rescues to educating thousands on water safety, their all-volunteer team works tirelessly to protect our coastline.

Remember: respect rip currents — they’re the ‘drowning machines’ even strong swimmers can’t fight.

To read the full story follow the link below and turn to page 10
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NSRI will be hosting an open day today, to address World Drowning Prevention Day. Feel free to stop by our station at th...
26/07/2025

NSRI will be hosting an open day today, to address World Drowning Prevention Day. Feel free to stop by our station at the Hermanus New Harbour or our stall at the Hermanus Country Market for a CPR demonstration, and to see how the NSRI is working to reduce drowning in South Africa.
World Drowning Prevention Day reminds us that while anyone can drown, no one should.

Join us for our Open Day and drowning prevention awareness at the Hermanus Country Market or at our rescue station in th...
25/07/2025

Join us for our Open Day and drowning prevention awareness at the Hermanus Country Market or at our rescue station in the New Harbour—and stay for live CPR demonstrations by our crew!

We will be at the Hermanus Country Market from 09:00 to 14:00, and at our rescue base from 09:00 to 16:00.

02/07/2025

From June 19–22, crews from Stations 3, 5, 6 & 17 took on Maritime Extrication Training. Mastering high-angle rescues, rope systems, and night ops using advanced gear.

From theory to a full dark extraction scenario, every moment pushed skills and teamwork to the next level.

Huge thanks to the VSC team, and to Danie & Rian for leading a safe, intense, and unforgettable course

This post is to thank Willem de Bruyn. For the past term, Willem served as Station Commander for Station 17. We apprecia...
04/06/2025

This post is to thank Willem de Bruyn. For the past term, Willem served as Station Commander for Station 17. We appreciate his incredible leadership and dedication to his crew and the institute.

Edrich Kotzé - Station Commander:
"I’ve had the privilege of serving alongside Willem on numerous callouts and through countless hours of training. His dedication, calm leadership, and willingness to lead by example have left a lasting mark on all of us. Few people embody selflessness and commitment the way Willem does.

I’ve learned more from him—about leadership, seamanship, and integrity—than I could ever capture in words.

Willem, thank you for keeping our station on a steady course. It’s an honour to step into the role you’re handing over, and I will do my utmost to uphold the standard you’ve set."

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