NSRI’s 6th Offshore Rescue Craft arrives at Gqeberha

Rescue 6 has completed her maiden voyage from Cape Town to Gqeberha’s port of Port Elizabeth and arrived at 15h30 on 25 September 2024.

Built by Two Oceans Marine in Cape Town, the ORC is designed for high performance in harsh maritime conditions. It is self-righting and purpose-built for rescue operations in extreme conditions. At 14.8m long and 4.8m wide, it can be deployed as far as 50 nautical miles from land and has an expected lifespan of at least 40 years.