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NEWS  | Published: 23 September 2026

A proudly South African rescue service: NSRI celebrates a heritage of saving lives

As South Africa marks Heritage Day and joins the international community in observing World Maritime Day on 24 September, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is celebrating nearly 60 years of South Africans working together to save lives on the ...

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NEWS  | Published: 22 September 2026

West Point Processors marks 25 years of support for the NSRI with new three-year Platinum Partnership

LANGEBAAN – West Point Processors, part of the Sea Harvest Group, has marked 25 years of support for the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) by committing a further R810,000 over the next three years. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 21 September 2026

NSRI urges public to prioritise water safety as water activity increases

As the weather improves and school holidays start, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has seen an increase in rescue activity along parts of South Africa’s coastline and urges the public to take water safety precautions when visiting beaches, swimming ...

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NEWS  | Published: 8 September 2026

This National Wills Week, leave a legacy that saves lives

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) encourages South Africans to use National Wills Week, from 14 to 18 September 2026, to draft or update their wills and consider leaving a legacy gift that will help save lives for generations to come. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 1 September 2026

Suzuki partnership expands to support NSRI life-saving work on land and water

From lifeguards patrolling a new coastal resort to water safety teams educating communities across South Africa, and a fast-response rescue vessel at NSRI’s Table Bay rescue station, now powered by upgraded outboard motors, Suzuki Auto South Africa’s partnership with the ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 21 August 2026

Spirit of Ubuntu comes home to Hout Bay

After years of research, design, local boatbuilding and fundraising, the National Sea Rescue Institute's (NSRI) newest Offshore Rescue Craft (ORC), Spirit of Ubuntu, has completed her journey from Table Bay and arrived at her new home at Station 8 Hout Bay. ...

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