The NSRI is manned by 980 volunteers at 32 bases around the coast and on 3 inland dams. Donations, bequests and sponsorships cover the annual running cost of R25m. The volunteers save NSRI a salary bill in excess of R250m per annum. NSRI began in 1967 – as a humanitarian service – at no charge to the public.

Operates in: All of South Africa
Established in: 1967

Non-Profit Organisation Number: 002-870
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Contact person: Meriel Bartlett
Phone: 082 994 7555
Fax: 021 434 4011
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Website: www.nsri.org.za

Physical address: 1 Glengariff Road, Three Anchor Bay
Postal address: P O Box 154, Green Point, 8051