An injured 24-year-old Chinese seafarer was safely evacuated by the NSRI from a bulk carrier off the Gqeberha coast in challenging sea conditions.
The body of a 73-year-old fisherman missing near Herolds Bay has been recovered at Swartvlei; police continue investigating the incident.
A fishing vessel caught fire off Noordhoek, Gqeberha yesterday, 12 January, resulting in the rescue of all 21 crew members by local vessels and NSRI.
The National Sea Rescue Institute Port Alfred duty crew were activated following reports of an East London man missing in the Kowie River whilst freediving.
The NSRI has expanded its Emergency Operations Centre where advanced systems now allow for faster, more efficient coastal rescue coordination.