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PE Fisherman Missing

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Sarah Smith, NSRI St Francis Bay station commander, said: At 05h15, Wednesday, 10th January, NSRI St Francis Bay duty crew were activated by the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) following reports to NSRI Port Elizabeth of a man suspected to be overboard the fishing vessel Maryke. It appears that the alarm had been raised at 05h00 by the skipper after crew noticed the adult fisherman, believed to be from Humansdorp, missing off the boat off-shore of Aasvogelspunt, 30 nautical miles … [Read more...] about PE Fisherman Missing

PE in the news: Eastern Cape fisherman suffers suspected heart attack at sea

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Eastern Cape fisherman suffers suspected heart attack at sea: Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route): 083 913 3 866 (VAS rates apply) Whatsapp: 076 119 3395. Use the tag 'border' or 'garden' if you're messaging ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Weather Service: Cold front approaching Western Cape: On Sunday, the cold front is going to move swiftly to the east and relocate around … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Eastern Cape fisherman suffers suspected heart attack at sea

Fisherman missing in Algoa Bay

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Justin Erasmus, NSRI Port Elizabeth deputy station commander, said; "At 05h00, Sunday, 17th January, NSRI Port Elizabeth duty crew were activated by the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) following reports of a man overboard from the fishing vessel Derick at anchorage approximately 3 nautical miles off-shore of the Port of Port Elizabeth. The sea rescue craft Eikos Rescuer IV was launched and a Police helicopter joined in an extensive sea, air and shore search but no sign of the missing … [Read more...] about Fisherman missing in Algoa Bay

Fisherman missing

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At 15h30, Sunday, 23rd August, NSRI Port Elizabeth were informed by the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) of a fisherman reported overboard the fishing vessel ELKE-M, 40 nautical miles South West of Cape Recife. It appears that the fisherman, reported to not be wearing a life-jacket, was noticed to be missing at 14h00 and was believed to have last been seen onboard at approximately 12h00 and he is believed to be missing overboard. Maritime Authorities were alerted at 14h36. The … [Read more...] about Fisherman missing

Fishermen urged to appeal for rights before deadline

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Fishermen are urged to lodge their appeal in the long term fishing rights allocation process before the closing date on Friday, 21 February. In a statement, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries spokesperson, Palesa Mokomele, said late appeals will not be accepted, and anybody who feels aggrieved is urged to lodge an appeal before the closing date. According to Mokomele, Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson has been advised that to date, no appeals had been received. She said … [Read more...] about Fishermen urged to appeal for rights before deadline

Body of unidentified man found offshore of Port Elizabeth

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Justin Erasmus, NSRI Port Elizabeth deputy station commander, said; "At 15h30, on Friday, 17 August, NSRI Port Elizabeth volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated by the Transnet National Ports Authority following reports from the Chokka fishing boat Silver Arrow of a body they had come across floating in the water 15 nautical miles South West of Cape Recife and 1 nautical mile off-shore. "Our NSRI Port Elizabeth volunteer sea rescue duty crew launched our sea rescue craft Eikos Rescuer … [Read more...] about Body of unidentified man found offshore of Port Elizabeth

Fisherman Missing

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At 08:40 on 2 May 2012 police found the vehicle and fishing equipment of a fisherman abandoned on the Sidon Street dolosse. It is suspected by the police that the fisherman has possibly drowned, as the only sign of him is his abandoned equipment. No further info is available at this stage. Eye on the Community … [Read more...] about Fisherman Missing

Port Elizabeth Fisherman Missing Overboard During Night

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Ian Gray, NSRI Port Elizabeth station commander, said; "on 16 April at 01h11 NSRI Port Elizabeth volunteers were activated by the Transnet National Ports Authority following reports from the fishing vessel Santa Isabel of a crewman, of their vessel, missing overboard, 40 nautical miles North East of Port Elizabeth, (in the vicinity of 8 nautical off-shore of Bird Island and 8 nautical miles off-shore of Cape Padrone). The incident reportedly happened after midnight when it is alleged that the … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Fisherman Missing Overboard During Night