Tag Archive: NSRI Table Bay station commander

Dramatic rescue of lone yachstman adrift in the Atlantic Ocean

An incredible tale has emerged of how a lone yachtsman adrift in the Atlantic Ocean after he had to abandon his yacht, was rescued by a tanker at sea. The efforts of those… Continue reading

NSRI rescued men who abandoned ship aground off Robben Island

In a five hour operation, NSRI volunteers rescued 12 crew members who abandoned their 19.6 meter Hout Bay fishing trawler Claremont  after it ran aground on the South Western side of Robben Island… Continue reading

Woman in labour rapidly evacuated from Robben island by NSRI

A 35 year-old woman who went into labour on Robben Island at 3.04 am this morning, 24 July, was quickly evacuated  from the island by NSRI duty crew. The woman was transported by… Continue reading