The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) warns the maritime community of an impending cold front impacting the Western Cape. Shoreline anglers, sailors, and coastal walkers should remain vigilant as high winds and heavy seas, with waves up to six meters, are expected. Safety precautions are crucial during this stormy weather.
The NSRI’s Gqeberha Station 6 crew and Department of Health’s paramedics rescued a critically injured Burmese seaman from a bulk carrier ship 46 nautical miles offshore. Despite language barriers, they successfully extricated the patient using a high-angle technical rope method. The sailor was transferred to the hospital in serious but stable condition.
The NSRI Durban conducted a successful medical evacuation of a 43-year-old Filipino seafarer from a vessel 100 nautical miles off the coast. The man, in serious but stable condition, received urgent medical attention thanks to the swift response of the NSRI team. Working with a Netcare 911 rescue paramedic, they ensured his safe transfer to a nearby hospital for treatment.
