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Missing Fishermen Found Adrift

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On Thursday, 21 November, at 11h40, NSRI Gqeberha dispatched 3 NSRI rescue craft and the NSRI rescue vehicle to initiate a search for 2 fishermen reported to be missing offshore of Noordhoek. Telkom Maritime Radio Services assisted to broadcast an all ships alert while NSRI Gqeberha duty controllers, NSRI EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) and NSRI Headquarters duty controllers plotted search patterns, using advanced technology.

In an extensive search and rescue operation NSRI Gqeberha located the 2 fishermen adrift on a small fishing boat at 22h26 offshore in Algoa Bay. Their craft had suffered motor failure. They were brought safely ashore to be reunited with family and friends in an emotional reunion.

The perseverance and efforts of NSRI Gqeberha in this successful extensive search and rescue operation is commended.

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