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NSRI volunteers are on stand-by to evacuate the crew of a rice ship that is in trouble between Knysna and Sedgefield.
NSRI spokesperson, Craig Lambinon, says volunteer crews were activated at around 3-30 on Thursday morning after the 165 metre bulk rice carrier, Kianu Satu, reported mechanical trouble.
He told Algoa FM News that the 19 Filipino and Ukranian crew are safe, despite the situation being tense.
Lambinon says a Skymed helicopter is also on stand-by at George Airport should the need arise.
"The ship is about half a mile off shore, the anker is holding there is also a tug boat holding her off despite the 5 meter rough on shore sea swells. The 19 crew on board are currently safe and the vessel have reported to have touched ground a few times this morning" he said.
