NSRI

03/10/2025

We’re excited to announce the winners of a 65" Smart TV and Fieldbar Hamper in the NSRI SA vs NZ Rugby Giveaway. Congratulations to you both.☺️ A big thank you to everyone else for being part of our competition and for helping us change the score on drowning!

02/10/2025

September’s Photo of the Month, by Geoffrey Garrett Jr., captures the dedication of our rescue teams in action. Every image tells a story of teamwork. 📸 Got a great photo of NSRI people in action? Send it to news@searescue.org.za with Monthly Photo in the subject line, and you could win a R250 NSRI shop voucher. Photos should be over 2MB.

29/09/2025

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.

29/09/2025

NSRI lifeguards, who happened to be at Victoria Bay at the time, conducting pre-Summer season lifeguard training, had been alerted by eye-witnesses reporting a lady appearing to be in distress in shallow surf near to the shoreline.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/09/tragic-drowning-at-victoria-bay-condolences-to-family-and-friends/

28/09/2025

Police divers (WPDS - Water Policing and Diving Services) are continuing in ongoing search efforts for a local teenager missing at Bakoven.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/09/teenager-missing-at-bakoven-police-divers-continue-search/

27/09/2025

At 15h25, Friday, 26 September, NSRI St Helena Bay duty crew were activated following reports from WC Government Health EMS West Coast Metro Control of a drowning in progress on the Berg River, near to the Berg River Mouth, at Rooibaai, Laaiplek, Veldrift, on the West Coast.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/09/teenager-tragically-drowns-in-berg-river-veldrift/

25/09/2025

Recently, our volunteers took on one of the most demanding courses on the NSRI calendar, the Swift Water Training weekend at the Breede River.

Led by Training Officer Dean Wegerle and supported by our training team, crews faced strong currents, unpredictable conditions and even a nighttime rescue exercise. The goal was simple but vital: to build the knowledge, skill and respect needed to work safely in powerful river environments.

Volunteers described the weekend as physically tough but deeply rewarding. They returned home stronger, more confident and united by the camaraderie that defines Sea Rescue. 💙

23/09/2025

.🌊 55 years of service 🌊

In 1966, a young teenager stood on the shoreline, watching the SA Seafarer disaster unfold. That moment changed his life. It sparked a calling that would see Howard Godfrey dedicate more than half a century to saving lives at sea.

From crew member to station commander, mentor, and now Honorary Life Governor, Howard’s journey is proof that volunteering is more than duty; it becomes family.

Today, we celebrate 55 years of service, courage, and heart from this remarkable man. Thank you, Howard.

23/09/2025

NSRI Port Edward duty crew were activated following reports from uShaka Marine World of 2 green turtles needing to be recovered at the Umzimkulu River.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/09/two-green-turtles-rescued-at-umzimkulu-river/

23/09/2025

NSRI Durban duty crew were activated following reports from TNPA (Transnet National ports Authority) Port of Durban Port Control of a ski-boat capsized offshore of Maydon Wharf with casualty crew reported to be in the water.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/09/nsri-durban-5-rescued-by-good-samaritans-after-their-boat-capsizes/

23/09/2025

NSRI Gqeberha duty crew were alerted to prepare for a medical evacuation operation from a motor vessel container ship of a 55 year old Indian male seafarer suffering a medical condition.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/09/nsri-gqeberha-2-medical-evacuation-operations-off-ships-at-sea/

22/09/2025

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.

05/07/2025

🌊 *NSRI Training Exercise Today!*🌊
*🕛 ETA:* Expect them around 12:45 to 1:00 PM.
*👀 Best Viewing Spot:* Ingwe Beach!

05/07/2025

*Public Notice:*
Today, 05 July 2025. NSRI Station 40 will be joining the 1st of 2 combined training exercises, along with Station 19(Richards Bay) and Station 5(Durban) for 2025.

The training exercise will end off the coast of St Lucia. For the 1st time ever in our waters, we'll see the ORC joining the training and all vessels will be visible from our beaches. Bring a pair of binoculars.

26/06/2025

10/11/2024

Station 40 to attend John Matambu's Memorial. Our condolences to the family and loved ones.

10/10/2024

https://www.nsri.org.za/support-us/nsri-monthlydraw-2024/
Support NSRI and stand a chance to win.

Monthly Cash Prize Competition

26/09/2024

NSRI Station 40 St Lucia joins search and rescue.

21/09/2024

Hilights of the Ark

Check out jman19730’s video.

20/08/2024

Happy birthday Doc
From all the crew at Station 40!

20/08/2024

Congratulations Warren on becoming sea crew, the latest edition to the Station 40 St Lucia crew. Time sacrifice, hard work and dedication has paid off.

22/07/2024

NSRI recently hosted their 57th Awards Ceremony and AGM at the Capital Zimbali, in Ballito. Here, Station Commander Jan Hofman received the award for Best Rib Station of the year. Well done to all the volunteers of NSRI (Station 40 St Lucia)

Want to be part of the team? Come and see us, get all the information you need and join.

06/07/2024

Please be aware of our coastline, as the tides and waves are higher than normal today, as well as RIPCURRENTS. Read attached warning for more info.

NSRI and the emergency services are appealing to bathers, boaters, paddlers, sailors, shoreline anglers and coastal hikers to be cautious around the…

20/05/2024

This past weekend's training was quite eventful.
Jeremiah Jackson's expertise and guidance during the training was invaluable and greatly appreciated by all participants.
The collaborative training session with Station 19 in St. Lucia fostered a sense of camaraderie among the volunteers
It was a productive weekend that left us feeling inspired and motivated to continue honing our skills in emergency response and preparedness.