Extremely dedicated organisation with a far reaching effect on the safety of our coastline
| COMPANY NAME | National Sea Rescue |
| LOCATION | 1 Glengariff Rd, Three Anchor Bay, Cape Town |
| WEBSITE | www.nsri.org.za |
| CONTACT | Tel: 021 434 4011 Fax:021 434 1661 |
| [email protected] | |
| FOUNDING DATE | 1967 |
| BRAND AMBASSADORS |
Mark Bayly Greg Bertish Luca Gallarelli Billy Harker Dawid Mocke Ryk Neethling Steve Pike |
| 2017 KEY STATISTICS | |
| Volunteers | 1 132 |
| Rescue Operations | 1 050 |
| People Rescued | 1 224 |
| Animals | 21 |
| Children Taught | 367 857 |
| Training Hours | 5 786 |
| Operational Hours | 2 723 |
| Rescue Bases | 37 |
| Rescue Crafts | 87 |
| Rescue Vehicles | 27 |
| Quad Bikes | 16 |
| Tractors | 12 |
| COMPANY PARTNERS | |
| Oceana Group | Airports company South Africa |
| Standard Bank | South African Maritime Safety Authority |
| ebmpapst | Saldanha Sales and Marketing |
| I&J | Italtile limited |
| Absa | DHL |
| NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (INDEPENDENT) | Ronnie Stein (Chairman |
| Dave Robins (Deputy | |
| Randall Titus | |
| Viola Manuel | |
| Brad Geyser | |
| NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (APPOINTED) | Mark MacLean representing ACSA |
| Karl Otto representing SAMSA | |
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS | Dr Cleeve Robertson (CEO) |
| Mark Hughes (Operations) | |
| Mark Koning (Finance) | |
| Meriel Bartlett (FundraisingMarketing Communications) | |
| COMPANY SECRETARY | Chris Wilson |
| Kilgetty | |
| HONORARY LIFE GOVENORS | Dave Abromowitz |
| Peter Bacon | |
| Chris Hudson | |
| Hennie Taljaard | |
| Ian Strachan, | |
| Ian Hamilton | |
| Captain Keith Burchell | |
| Howard Godfrey | |
| Rob Stirrat | |
| Allan Cramb | |
| Ian Wienburg | |
| Brian Hustler | |
| Eddie Noyons | |
| Michael Patterson | |
| Mike Elliot | |
| Dave Roberts | |
| Clive Shamley |
| SOCIAL MEDIA | HANDLE | FOLLOWERS |
| NSRI | 39 967 | |
| @NSRI | 7 329 | |
| @searescuesa | 3 221 |
Accomplishments:
- 2018 IMRF (International Maritime Rescue Federation) award for Innovation and Technology
- 2017 runner up in the IMRF (International Maritime Rescue Federation) award for Outstanding Team Contribution (NSRI water safety education programme)
- 2018 Integrated Report Award (Winner of NPO category)
- 2017 Integrated Report Merit Award
- 2015 Integrated Report Merit Award
- 2014 Integrated Report Award (Winner of NPO category)
- 2017 Best of Reel for TV ad
- 2014 Most Trusted Brand
- 2013 SAPPI PICA Award for Sea Rescue Magazine
- 2009 SAPPI PICA Award for Sea Rescue Magazine
- 2007 SAPPI PICA Award for Sea Rescue Magazine
- Over 2 million children, across South Africa have been taught basic water safety by the organisation.
- Ambassador of France to South Africa, H.E. Mr. Christophe Farnaud on 19 November 2018 bestowed the insignia of Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite Maritime on Mr. Craig Lambinon, NSRI Spokesman
NSRI values the safety of South Africans. They combine their love for the sea and their commitment to help others to serve and support thousands of people.
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is a non-profit organisation run entirely by unpaid volunteers who are dedicated to saving lives on South African waters. The organisation monitors both inland dams and South Africa coastlines. Mitsubishi provides the NSRI with patrol vehicles to transport volunteers, equipment and boats.
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