To increase response times to emergencies along the Gqeberha coastline, an auxiliary base has been opened at the Noordhoek Ski Boat Club.
Gqeberha, South Africa (15 December 2021) – On the 6th of December 2021, the NSRI announced the opening of an auxiliary base in Gqeberha. The area is popular with beachgoers, fishermen, and boaters.
Ian Gray, National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Gqeberha Regional Representative states they have been looking at ways of extending NSRI’s coverage for this area.
“Lately the NSRI has been responding to a lot of emergencies on the wild side and it was fitting for us to have an auxiliary base that could service this area,” he states
The base will hasten the response time in emergencies. It is based at the Noordhoek Ski Boat Club. NSRI Station 6 Gqeberha blessed the opening last week.
“The crew will now be able to respond directly to Noordhoek, launch the boat from there, and be on the scene as soon as possible. As we all know that in a rescue, time is of the essence.”
The NSRI could not have put this new boat shed and positioning together without the help of the ski boat club or its members and business owners who have contributed so generously towards this project. Ultimately, this was a community initiative for the purpose and peace of mind for all those enjoying the wild side’s waters.
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