By Lelethu Mquqo
26 July 2011
A dramatic sea rescue has taken place off the East Coast after a ship ran aground near Durban.
The National Sea Rescue Institute says all 15 crew members of the Phoenix have been airlifted to safety by three helicopters.
The NSRI had been alerted last night that the crew was battling strong sea swells near Salt Rock and were struggling to keep her off-shore by her own motor power.
The 164-metre bulk tanker ran aground today and a decision was taken to evacuate the crew.
Efforts to salvage the vessel have already begun.
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