National Sea Rescue Institute- NSRI
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is run by 900 unpaid volunteers at 31 bases around the coast (and on 4 inland dams). They are on standby day and night throughout the year. NSRI began in 1967– as a humanitarian service, at no charge to the public and are run on donations, bequests and sponsorships which cover their annual running cost of R52.5m.
Regional Emergency Contacts:
Durban: 031 361 8567
Shelly Beach: 082 990 5950
Port Edward: 082 990 5951
Richards Bay: 082 990 5949
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Craig Lambinon 082 380 3800 |
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Head Office |
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Telephone: 021 434 4011 (office not emergency) |
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In an EMERGENCY please call 112 from your cellphone. |
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South African Maritime Safety Authority- SAMSA
SAMSA conducts Maritime Rescue Co-ordination in an emergency involving imminent danger to a vessel and the people on board.
SAMSA is responsible for Merchant Shipping (National Small Vessel Safety) Regulations 2007, on inland vessels and coastal waters.
In the Eastern Region this includes : Durban, Richards Bay; Port Edward to Ponta do Ouro and adjacent tidal inland areas; and all dams contained in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Durban (includes Durban and Richards Bay) Telephone: 076 859 6790 / 076 133 7799 |
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Durban Duty Officer: Email: dbnonduty@samsa.org.za |