At 03h30, Sunday, 16th July, NSRI St Francis Bay duty crew were activated by MRCC (Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre) following reports of red distress flares reported by Chokka fishing vessels at sea off-shore of Thyspoint. The Chokka fishing vessel Silver Eagle had witnessed the red distress flares at around 03h00 and raised the alarm calling Telkom Maritime Radio Services and MRCC. An EPIRB (Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon had then also been intercepted by MRCC and … [Read more...] about One Dead and Eight missing as Chokka fishing vessel capsizes
Cape St. Francis
Cape St. Francis Resort hires Sapphire Street
Cape St. Francis Resort has brought in Port Elizabeth agency Sapphire Street as its first retained public relations agency. A hidden gem nestled on the beach in Cape St. Francis, the resort is a unique and exclusive eco-destination surrounded by nature reserves and the warm Indian Ocean. The popular resort has hired Sapphire Street to increase awareness and drive domestic visitors to its properties. Sapphire Street director Kimberley Nanson said: “Cape St. Francis Resort is one of the … [Read more...] about Cape St. Francis Resort hires Sapphire Street
