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MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE Background Having volunteered for the South African National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) between 2010 and 2020, Ernesta has a wealth of experience in the field of maritime search and rescue (MSAR). This decade saw her gain an impressive number of field qualifications, participate in numerous complex and dangerous maritime rescue operations, and successfully climb the ranks at two NSRI stations. She honed her skills as rescue crew member, rescue swimmer, training coxswain, deputy station commander of the NSRI’s Air Sea Rescue (ASR) Unit, and as the training officer at both the ASR Unit and Bakoven lifeboat station. As training officer, she compiled the training curriculum and organised training courses for fellow crew members. Services Today, Ernesta applies this experience in the consulting work she does for emergency response organisations. In particular, she contributes to: • MSAR capacity development and training projects, Skill Set In addition to her numerous qualifications and substantial field experience, Ernesta’s ability to remain calm amidst chaos and to think fast under pressure make her an invaluable asset to any rescue team. Her knack for analytical and “big picture” thinking has also been highly praised in the context of planning training curricula, optimising operational procedures, and developing strategies. Her ability to collect, interpret and apply vast quantities of information in addressing specific challenges is a rare skill that has been widely lauded. Her knowledge of the policy environment that supports those in the field and her legal expertise make her a unique candidate for MSAR projects of a legal nature. Equally valuable are Ernesta’s engaging personality and positive energy that have become known as a catalyst for effective team performance. In sum, Ernesta is uniquely placed to balance legal, human and operational interests. MSAR-related Training and Qualifications • Search and Rescue Diver: PADI International Notable Rescue Operations Three of the most notable rescue operations Ernesta participated in are: • The Iron Maiden rescue (21 May 2016) • The Claremont rescue (13 August 2013) • The Miroshga rescue (2012)
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