| National Sea Rescue Institute | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | NSRI |
| Formation | 1967[1] |
| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Purpose/focus | Search and rescue |
| Location | South Africa |
| Region served | Southern Africa |
| Main organ | Board of Directors |
| Affiliations | SASAR (South African Search and Rescue Organisation) |
| Budget | R 17 000 000 |
| Staff | 0 |
| Volunteers | 980 |
| Website | http://www.nsri.org.za |
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is a voluntary non-profit organization in South Africa tasked with saving lives at sea. It consists of 32 coastal stations and 3 inland stations serviced by 980 volunteers equipped with 92 rescue craft and 27 vehicles. [1]
The NSRI works closely with other Search and rescue organisations in South Africa, including the South African Search and Rescue Organisation, VEMA High Angle Rescue in KwaZulu Natal, the South African Navy and the South African Air Force to coordinate air-sea rescue as well as rescue on land.
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