National Sea Rescue Institute

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is a voluntary non-profit organization in South Africa tasked with saving lives through drowning prevention. It consists of coastal stations and inland stations on dam. There are over 1000 volunteers equipped with sponsored rescue craft, rescue vehicles, quad bikes and tractors.

National Sea Rescue Institute
AbbreviationNSRI
Formation1967[1]
TypeNon-profit organization
PurposeSearch and rescue
Headquarters1 Glengariff road, Three Anchor Bay, Cape Town
Location
Region served
Southern Africa
Budget
Donations, bequests and sponsorships cover the annual running costs. Use of volunteers avoids a salary bill around R0.5m per annum.
Websitehttp://www.searescue.org.za

The NSRI works closely with other Search and Rescue organisations in South Africa.


See also

Similar organizations around the world

References

  1. "Our History". NSRI. Retrieved 2009-01-18.

Additional References


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