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25.01.2022 MRTV is out - grab a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy this month's episode, with great stories on our support for the recent floods, how we work with helicopter emergency services, and tips from fishing guru Michael Guest on Logging On and Off.

24.01.2022 Members of Marine Rescue Evans Head have joined forces with their counterparts from Ballina Jet Boat Rescue for a training exercise on the Evans River. The two ...crews conducted towing and man overboard drills on the river in a session aimed at ensuring both teams remain rescue-ready. Inter-agency cooperation and understanding is vital to a seamless response to emergencies on our waterways. Photos: Leann Cooper.

22.01.2022 EXPIRED FLARE COLLECTION THIS FRIDAY AT EVANS HEAD Flares signal that you are in trouble and provide an exact location for searching aircraft or vessels. Most flares have a use-by date of three years and they must be replaced before the expiry date. It is an offence to set off flares except in an emergency so they must be disposed of safely.... Expired flares are being collected this Friday 8 January at the Evans Head Boat Ramp from 2pm until 3:30pm. The expired flares collection program run by NSW Maritime provides the boating community with an opportunity to safely dispose of their out of date flares.

17.01.2022 This morning following a call for help from a vessel drifting perilously close to the South Evans reef, Marine Rescue Evans Head rescue vessel EH 30 hurried to ...the stricken boat. After securing the boat from drifting onto the reef, it was towed back over the bar into the Evans River and released at a river berth with all on board safe and well. Good job Evans Head team!

16.01.2022 Check out the latest episode of Marine Rescue TV, with great stories and boating safety tips. You can watch this month’s episode here: https://youtu.be/i7bxkay7M68

15.01.2022 THE LATEST EPISODE OF MARINE RESCUE TV IS HERE! In Episode 3, Season 1 of MRTV we feature our new rescue vessel Lord Howe 40 on its voyage to its new home on Lord Howe Island. In this special feature, you’ll hear from Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams, local Marine Rescue Port Macquarie volunteer Alison Cameron-Brown, Marine Rescue Lord Howe Island volunteer Caitlin Woods, and MRNSW Fleet Manager Kelvin Parkin. ... You’ll also find out why you should ‘make the switch’ to a VHF marine radio and join fishing guru Michael Guest as he shows us the ins and outs of lifejackets and why you need to be wearing one whenever you are out on the water. https://youtu.be/9bnnLrvJd6o

11.01.2022 The latest images of progress on our new vessel, being built at Yamba Welding & Engineering Pty Ltd have arrived. Work continues to progress well, with the vessel looking much like its finished shape now. Stay tuned for further updates in coming weeks and join us as we watch our new vessel take shape.

11.01.2022 Marine Rescue NSW has appealed to boaters along the NSW coastline to stay off the water this weekend. Deputy Commissioner Alex Barrell said conditions in many a...reas along the coastline were not safe to head out on boats, jet skis or other craft such as kayaks or canoes. We really do urge boaters to stay off the water until conditions clear, he said. There will be huge amounts of debris in the water, both floating and submerged, such as large trees and dead animals, caravans and garden sheds. You don’t want to be hitting anything like that. Not only is it going to damage your boat but a collision can easily fling those on board into the murky and polluted water, risking their lives and their health. Channel markers and other navigational aids will have been washed away or displaced in floodwaters and channels and sandbanks can have completely changed shape since the last time you went out. Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour is warning local boaters of a build-up of sand outside of the boat ramp mouth that is causing boats to bottom out or catch their props as they head out or return. On Thursday night, a crew from Iluka Yamba deployed to save a solo sailor on a yacht with engine failure who was trying to cross the bar into the Clarence River under sail but kept being pushed back out to sea by the murky floodwaters pouring downstream, Deputy Commissioner Barrell said. He thanked MRNSW volunteers who had been working since late last week to support flood operations, many in areas far from home. They have evacuated residents and their pets, filled sandbags, conducted welfare checks and in one case, ensured an elderly woman received food and other essential supplies after rescuing her son and a mate from a tree after they got stuck trying to reach her in a kayak on the flooded Manning River, he said. We thank them all for the commitment to serving the community, whenever and wherever they are called upon. Photo by Sam Hennigan via @9NewsAUS

07.01.2022 Here are the latest images of progress on our new vessel, being built at Yamba Welding & Engineering Pty Ltd right here on the North Coast of New South Wales. As you can see, work is progressing quickly and the shape of the vessel is now really apparent. It's an exciting time for all our members at the Evans Head unit and we are looking forward to taking delivery in the first half of next year.... Stay tuned for further updates in coming weeks and join us as we watch our new vessel take shape.

02.01.2022 The March episode of MRTV is out! In this episode, find out how to use an orange smoke flare to attract attention in an emergency. Fishing guru Michael Guest reviews the safety equipment you should carry on board your boat, and join our Botany Port Hacking volunteers at a community boating event celebrating the days of polished brass, steam power and varnished wood that also promoted the importance of Logging On and Off with Marine Rescue NSW. Remember to like and subscribe t...o our YouTube channel and to share our video on your Facebook page! Episode https://youtu.be/y12n9Sc6qfo

01.01.2022 Welcome to Marine Rescue TV Season 1, Episode 4. In this episode, join Phil Campbell from Marine Rescue NSW as he visits the Bureau of Meteorology Sydney office to find out about its many weather and marine products. We'll then hear from Mark Sundin from Expedition Kayaks on the safety gear to carry on your kayak or canoe and finally, fishing guru Michael Guest gives us some advice on how to safely cross coastal bars. ... Click here to watch our informative fourth episode: https://youtu.be/BKFEhjfUJAs

01.01.2022 Around twenty past one yesterday afternoon Marine Rescue Evans Head unit received a call that a six metre runabout had run out of fuel and was drifting towards rocks. The runabout was fortunately able to receive a tow from a nearby vessel and able to anchor in a safer area. Evans Head vessel EH 30 attended shortly afterwards and refueled the bright yellow runabout at sea, and then escorted it back to the harbour.... This incident is a reminder of the importance of planning your journey and allowing sufficient fuel for your expected time on the water, and to carry additional fuel on board in case of an emergency. The video shows the runabout underway after refuelling. Video: Bill Bates