NSSR

The Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue (NSSR) was founded on July 9th, 1891, with a clearly defined goal – To save lives at sea.

The first rescue boats were introduced in 1893. They were powered by sails and oars only. Ever since, the NSSR’s boats and crew have saved over 6200 people from certain death. More than 500.000 people have received assistance.

The NSSR is a humanitarian organization aiming at saving lives and recovering property at sea. Maintaining rescue services along the Norwegian coast, and neighbouring sea areas where such services may be necessary. The NSSR also runs an information service and educational program designed to improve safety for boaters.

The fleet covers the whole Norwegian coastline from the Swedish border in the south to the Russian border in the north. The main task performed by the NSSR is the operation and maintenance of 24 permanently manned rescue boats stationed at strategic points all along the coast. There are an additional 14 boats manned by trained voluntary crew.

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