Redningsselskapet ble grunnlagt 9. juli 1891 - med et klart definert formål: Å redde liv på sjøen. De første redningsskøytene ble introdusert i 1893. Siden da har våre redningsmenn reddet over 6 300 liv, og assistert over en halv million mennesker på sjøen. I dag dekker våre 48 topp moderne redningsskøyter hele norskekysten og de to største innsjøene. 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, the Colin Archer-class, were introduced in 1893. They were powered by sails and oars only. Ever since, the NSSR's boats and crew have saved over 6300 people from certain death. More than 500.000 people have received assistance. Today our 48 rescue boas cover the entire Norwegian coastline.The NSSR is an NGO an also runs an information service and educational program designed to improve safety for boaters.