The NSRI’s newest JetRIB Janine, sponsored by the Western Cape Disaster Management Centre (WCDMC), was blessed and named during a traditional ceremony on Saturday, 29 March 2025, at the NSRI’s Yzerfontein nsri.org.za/2025/03/nsri-j…

NSRI St Lucia duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Jabula Beach, St Lucia. nsri.org.za/2025/03/search…

John Nicholas, NSRI Port Edward station commander, said: At 11h14, Tuesday, 1 April, NSRI Port Edward duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Silver Beach. nsri.org.za/2025/04/search…

Thursday, 3 April, NSRI Hermanus, NSRI Agulhas, the SA Police Services and a WC Government Health EMS rescue squad responded to Castle Beach at Pearly Beach following reports of a suspected drowning in progress. nsri.org.za/2025/04/multip…

NSRI Lamberts Bay were alerted by Police to a fishing vessel overdue. Family members of 2 local fishermen, age 35 and 31, had alerted Police with concerns that the fishing vessel had not returned as expected. nsri.org.za/2025/04/lamber…

The National Sea Rescue Institute will appoint an experienced Drowning Prevention Instructor to be based in Vredendal, Western Cape. nsri.org.za/who-we-are/vac…

Sunday, 20 April, marks Volunteer Recognition Day, a day set aside globally to celebrate the extraordinary spirit of volunteerism. nsri.org.za/2025/04/celebr…

Bravery in the surf: NSRI lifeguard honoured for rescuing a UK tourist at Wilderness Beach. nsri.org.za/2025/04/braver…

NSRI Knysna duty crew were activated following eyewitness reports of a paddler appearing to be in difficulties in the Knysna Heads. nsri.org.za/2025/04/a-surf…

A 45 year old female, from Gauteng, rescued at Robberg Nature Reserve on Monday, remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital. nsri.org.za/2025/05/incide…

Incidents Durban, West Coast, Table Bay and Plettenberg Bay: nsri.org.za/2025/05/rescue…

SOUTHBROOM, KZN SOUTH COAST: Police divers (WPDS) and Police K9 Search and Rescue are continuing in ongoing search efforts for a man who went missing in the surf on Thursday. nsri.org.za/2025/05/a-man-…

Port Edward - A man recovered out of a swimming pool is sadly deceased. nsri.org.za/2025/05/traged…

A 32 year old male Indian seafarer onboard a container motor vessel - heading up the eastern coastline in the direction of Durban - was presenting with a serious medical condition and would need to be evacuated to a hospital as soon as possible nsri.org.za/2025/05/medica…

UPDATE: The body of a man, believed to be that of a 22 year old man who went missing in the surf at Southbroom on Thursday, has been located and recovered on Monday by Police divers, assisted by NSRI Shelly Beach. nsri.org.za/2025/05/a-man-…

Sadly, a juvenile Humpback whale, beached at Robberg Nature Reserve, has unavoidably been humanely euthanised by marine authorities, assisted by Police, despite extensive efforts to try to save the whale. flickr.com/photos/searesc…

At 12h48, Sunday, 1 June, NSRI Mdumbi/Nyandeni Municipal lifeguards were alerted to reports of a drowning in progress at Mdumbi Beach. Lifeguards (off-duty at the time) responded. nsri.org.za/2025/06/tragic…

MDUMBI, EASTERN CAPE - Update: Condolences are conveyed to family and friends of a local 7 year old male child whose body was located and recovered on Tuesday night. nsri.org.za/2025/06/tragic…

A boat capsized while launching in calm surf conditions during a national fishing competition on Wednesday at St Lucia. nsri.org.za/2025/06/3-resc…

To commemorate the NSRI's 'Drowning is Silent' message during today's #CommunityShield match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace, we're giving away a 65" Smart TV. Team up today with the charity that saves lives on South Africa's waters: Enter now: bit.ly/45aVHK9