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Marine Rescue NSW

Locality: Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 8071 4848

Address: 202 Nicholson Parade 2230 Cronulla, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.marinerescuensw.com.au

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25.01.2022 It's going to be good weather for boating this weekend but if you usually fish on your local river, make sure you're home before sundown tomorrow to catch Reel Action TV - this week's episode is just for you. River fishing can be tough with big tides and constantly moving fish. Reel Action host Michael Guest says the secret is to fish the structure. Wayne and Riley Gordon join Guesty this week fishing from the salt upstream into brackish water targeting flathead, bream and ba...ss on soft plastics. Catch Reel Action TV on TEN Bold on Saturday from 5pm - and last week's episode is on repeat Saturday morning at 6am on TEN. Watch out for the Marine Rescue NSW safety tips during each week's episode.

25.01.2022 Congratulations to the Unit Commander of Marine Rescue Alpine Lakes, Les Threlfo ESM, who received his Order of Australia Medal (OAM) from the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), at Government House in Canberra last weekend. The award was well-deserved recognition for Mr Threlfos tireless service to his local community through his work as a member of the Alpine Lakes unit, Cooma State Emergency Service and Snowy Mountains Wildlife Rescue. A founding member of the first inland Marine Rescue NSW unit, which provides a dedicated marine rescue service on the hazardous Lake Jindabyne and Lake Eucumbene, Mr Threlfo has served continuously as Unit Commander since the units formation in 2011.

25.01.2022 Wind Warnings for Wednesday, September 16 Strong Wind Warning for the Hunter, Sydney, Illawarra, Batemans and Eden coasts.

24.01.2022 A crew from Marine Rescue Jervis Bay has deployed in response to a boat that has overturned with two people on board between Murrays Beach and Point Perpendicular. Rescue vessel Jervis Bay 40 is under way.

24.01.2022 Excitement is building at the Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking unit with their new 12 metre vessel BH30 getting closer to delivery. The new vessel will provide greater speed, maneuverability and operator comfort, enhancing our volunteers ability to respond quickly to emergencies and to be out on the water longer. The photos show BH30 after a deep clean following the completion of works by Yamba Welding & Engineering Pty Ltd.

24.01.2022 UPDATE: Two people have been winched from the water by a rescue helicopter after their boat overturned earlier tonight. The two people were found 4nm from the location where their boat was reported to have overturned, between Murrays Beach and Point Perpendicular. A crew from Marine Rescue Jervis Bay, who responded to the emergency on board Jervis Bay 40, are now searching for the boat between Callala Point and Hare Point.

24.01.2022 LIFE-SAVING BOOST FOR MARINE RESCUE CENTRAL COAST Volunteers from Marine Rescue Central Coast unit will be better equipped to respond to medical emergencies in the course of their duties, with Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch handing a new defibrillator to the unit. Mr Crouch presented the equipment, worth $2,500, to Unit Commander Duncan Coles and unit members on behalf of Emergency Services Minister David Elliott.... Our Marine Rescue Central Coast volunteers play a vital role in keeping our many, many local and visiting boaters safe, he said. This defibrillator will now help them save lives on both the water and shore when a patient needs to be revived in a serious medical emergency. Mr Elliott said emergency services members worked tirelessly to keep the community safe and with a record $1.7 billion budget, they would get every resource they needed. The State Government has invested $37.6 million over four years to deliver Marine Rescue NSW 38 new rescue vessels, improve volunteer facilities and continue upgrading the marine radio network. Advanced first aid equipment, including defibrillators and oxygen kits, are standard equipment on Marine Rescue NSW rescue vessels. The new defibrillator will be installed at the units rescue vessel base on Terrigal Haven. UC Coles thanked Mr Crouch and Minister Elliott for the life-saving equipment. All our volunteers are trained in advanced first aid and CPR, he said. This new equipment is a valuable asset for members of our community in need of immediate first aid assistance in a serious emergency, when minutes can mean the difference between life and death. We hope we dont need to use it but were better equipped now to respond to emergencies on land as well as the water. Photo: Hon. Adam Crouch MP hands the defibrillator to Marine Rescue Radio Operator and First Aid Instructor Sally Allen. Marine Rescue Central Coast vessel CC30 on the water.

24.01.2022 Wind Warnings for Saturday , September 12 Strong Wind Warning for the Batemans Coast. Cancellation for the Eden Coast.

23.01.2022 MARINE ROO-SCUE AT BALLINA Our Marine Rescue Ballina volunteers spied an unusual rescue from their radio tower yesterday. A wallaby had run into a bit of trouble crossing the river against the tide.... Using a surfboard, the tiring wallaby was helped by local resident Cooper to get to safety. Another local, Lenny, gave a hand to lift him up onto dry land, while our members called the local WIRES team. After a quick once over, the healthy, but tired, wallaby was released into the scrub around the base where it had come from. Thanks to all involved, especially local legends Cooper and Lenny. Photo credit: Merty Kerter

23.01.2022 Volunteers from Marine Rescue Jervis Bay have recovered a 4.5 metre fishing boat that overturned in rough conditions at sunset last night, throwing two fishermen overboard off Point Perpendicular at the entrance to the bay. NSW Police Force report that the two 31-year-old men were fishing when a large wave hit their boat, capsizing it. The men called Triple Zero (000), sparking a sea and air search off Jervis Bay. A crew from Marine Rescue Jervis Bay on board Jervis Bay 40 ...immediately deployed to search between Murrays Beach and Point Perpendicular. The missing men were located by the Toll Ambulance Rescue helicopter and winched to safety about 6.40pm. Police said neither man was wearing a lifejacket at the time they were rescued. Jervis Bay 40 continued to scour the water for the upturned boat feared to be floating just below the surface, posing a navigation hazard to other boats in the area - before the search was suspended last night. Two vessels from MR Jervis Bay headed out early this morning to resume the search. The fishermens boat was located offshore by a Navy vessel before JB 40, with Unit Commander Tony Dagger at the helm, retrieved it and returned it to shore. UC Dagger said the rescue underscored the vital importance of wearing a lifejacket when out on the water. But for the quick response of the emergency services, this rescue could have had a very different outcome, he said. With the summer boating season upon us, its vital that everyone on every boat heading out on the water is wearing a lifejacket. Photo shows crew members Lew Smith and Brian McFarlane securing the boat to JB40 Remember, if youre the skipper, your safety, and that of everyone on your boat, is your responsibility.

22.01.2022 Wind Warnings for Thursday, January 7 Strong Wind Warning for the Byron and Coffs coasts.

22.01.2022 Windy weather today if you are heading out on the water, with a Gale Warning for the Eden Coast and a Strong Wind Warning for Sydney Closed Waters, Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast and the Batemans Coast. Remember, if you are heading out, Log On and Log Off with Marine Rescue on VHF Channel 16 or via the free Marine Rescue App.

22.01.2022 UPDATE: A stand up paddle boarder who made a Mayday call half an hour ago when his board overturned in Coffs Harbour has managed to make his way safely back to shore. The man made the Mayday call from a portable VHF radio as he clung to his upturned board, which has apparently broken in half. A crew from Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour has been stood down.

22.01.2022 Despite the fierce conditions out on the water today, with heat and gale force winds, a few hardy souls are out making the most of the conditions. That's providing a little work for our volunteers with our Marine Rescue Shoalhaven vessel SA 30 responding to a mayday call south south east of the entrance of the Crookhaven River near Nowra this morning. In difficult weather conditions, SA 30 quickly reached the vessel and its two occupants, and placed the vessel under tow. The... video shows the view from land as SA 30 tows the vessel to safety. With conditions on the water in many parts of the state continuing to deteriorate, please ensure your vessel and your skills are adequate for the conditions if you are heading out on the water.

22.01.2022 A crew from Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking has joined the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service in an operation to try to free an entangled whale off Sydneys Royal National Park. The crew of Port Hacking 30 is on scene about 300 metres off Wattamolla, south of Port Hacking, with NPWS and NSW Maritime vessels. The whale is believed to be anchored to the seabed, possibly by fishing debris, but is still alive and breathing.... The crew of PH 30, Unit Commander Noel Parkinson, Jeff OBrien and Greater Sydney Regional Operations Manager Glenn Evans, will provide all possible support to the National Parks personnel in a bid to free this giant of the deep.

22.01.2022 Our Marine Rescue Middle Harbour vessel MH 30 and Marine Rescue Port Jackson vessel PJ 20 looked mighty fine at the Summer Safety launch yesterday at the Man O'War Steps next to the Opera House. Both vessels, along with all others in our fleet, are ready to assist today as deteriorating weather with rising seas and increasing wind make for challenging boating conditions. Please ensure you check the latest weather conditions before setting out, Log On and Log Off with Marine R...escue on VHF Channel 16 or the free Marine Rescue App, and wear a life jacket at all times while on the water. Latest marine weather forecast: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/marinewind.shtml

22.01.2022 UPDATED Wind Warnings for Saturday, December 19 Strong Wind Warning for the Coffs, Macquarie and Hunter coasts. Cancellation for Sydney Closed Waters and the Sydney, Illawarra, Batemans and Eden coasts.

22.01.2022 Off Ballina on the NSW North Coast this morning our Marine Rescue Point Danger vessel PD 20 was accompanied on its journey between Yamba and Tweed Heads by a pod of dolphins. How cool was that?! Dolphins don't need to Log On and Log Off with Marine Rescue NSW, but if you're heading out this weekend, please remember to Log On and Log Off on VHF Channel 16 or via the free MarineRescue App.

22.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day, held each year on World Suicide Prevention Day. With the bushfires and COVID-19 its been a tough year for a lot of us. Something as simple as asking "Are you OK?" can help build connections and start a potentially life-saving conversation. For more information, visit the RUOK website: www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day

21.01.2022 This video from ABC Mid North Coast shows lots of debris in the water on the Hastings River. All rivers on the North Coast and Mid North Coast have high debris loads from the recent flooding. Consider delaying heading out on the water until river and estuary conditions improve. When you do head out, keep a close watch for debris, and remember it can be submerged.... Log On with Marine Rescue when you head out on VHF Channel 16 or via the free Marine Rescue NSW app, and always wear a life jacket.

21.01.2022 The busy summer holiday season is underway, and during December Marine Rescue NSW crews launched 435 rescue missions, returning 892 adults, 150 children and 12 animals to safety. Flat batteries accounted for 46 rescues, with groundings (28) and capsizes (18). Holiday season is family time, and if you are taking them out on the water, these rescues are a timely reminder of the importance of boating safely and carrying safety gear on board. ... Everyone on board should be wearing a life jacket, and you can even get one for your dog. Flares, a VHF marine radio, V-sheet and an EPIRB are other important safety items, especially if you are heading offshore. During December, the busiest MRNSW units on the water were Lake Macquarie (58 missions), Botany Port Hacking (40), Port Stephens (31), Port Jackson (24), and the MR Terrey Hills radio team who coordinated the response to 40 incidents. Thanks to all our volunteers saving lives on the water.

21.01.2022 Did you know that Marine Rescue NSW uses Rescue Water Craft (RWCs) to undertake rescues? The quick response and manoeuvrability of these craft make them particularly well suited to working on hazardous coastal bars and shallow waterways hard for our rescue boats to access. Last weekend volunteers from Marine Rescue Brunswick undertook vital training on the Brunswick River to practice the skills required to use RWCs safely and effectively. Great work by our Brunswick volunteers!

21.01.2022 A woman being swept out to sea near the Norah Head lighthouse tonight has been rescued. A crew from Marine Rescue Norah Head was tasked to respond to reports of a female in the water under the lighthouse being carried approximately 300m out to sea about 8.40pm. The crew of rescue vessel Norah Head 20 was set to deploy when the Westpac Rescue Helicopter arrived on scene, locating the woman and winching her to safety.

21.01.2022 The closing date for 2021 NSW Maritime Medal nominations has been extended to Friday, June 11. The award presents the opportunity to highlight the importance of safe and responsible boating practices, and encourage safe boating participation in communities across NSW. Eligible nominees can be either a person or group, and should be able to demonstrate an outstanding and sustained effort or contribution to improve the safety or marine environment for the benefit of the boati...ng or maritime community in NSW. The medal will be presented during this year's Sydney Festival of Boating, from July 29 to August 1. The medal is presented every two years, with the most recent recipient Colin McQueen in 2019. Past recipients also include 15 individual members and two units of Marine Rescue NSW or its predecessor services since 2006. More information about the NSW Maritime Medal and submitting a nomination can be found here: https://maritimemanagement.transport.nsw.gov.au//index.html

21.01.2022 Three members of Marine Rescue NSW will proudly receive their honours from the Governor-General. Ross Constable, a volunteer member of Marine Rescue Narooma for two decades and Monaro Regional Operations Manager and Marine Rescue Batemans Bay member Glenn Sullivan will receive the Emergency Services Medal. Marine Rescue Alpine Lakes Unit Commander Les Threlfo will receive the Medal of the Order of Australia.... Marine Rescue Newcastle Unit Commander Ron Calman will attend an induction ceremony at NSW Government House to receive his Emergency Services Medal. Congratulations to all four.

21.01.2022 It's Weather Wednesday! Weather out on the water can change quickly, so if you're a boater, you need to check the weather forecast before heading out. Knowing the weather forecast will help you make the right choices about where and when it’s safe to go boating and when it is time to head in before bad weather arrives. ... Learn more in this short, informative video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyUJGqhAZoY&feature=youtu.be

20.01.2022 Emergency services are under way to rescue a boat that activated an EPIRB and may have overturned 22 nautical miles off Sydney Heads. The radio operators at Marine Rescue Terrey Hills deployed a crew from Marine Rescue Middle Harbour on board rescue vessel Middle Harbour 30 after receiving a Mayday call from the vessel, ESE of the heads. A vessel from the Marine Area Command - NSW Police Force also is responding and there are a number of private boats in the area, about 6nm from the vessel, which might be able to provide immediate assistance until rescue crews are on scene.

20.01.2022 While our Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking vessel BH 31 was busy on Botany Bay, its sister vessel X-Ray 22 was just as busy rescuing boaters on Port Hacking. This family was pleased to be rescued after their jet ski failed to start near Deeban Spit this afternoon. The jet ski was towed to Gannons Bay. Great work Botany Port Hacking team!

20.01.2022 Two crews from Marine Rescue Jervis Bay are resuming a search this morning for a boat that overturned late yesterday afternoon, throwing two men on board into the water. The two men were winched from the water by a Toll Ambulance Rescue helicopter after spending about 90 minutes in the water at the entrance to Jervis Bay. Emergency services were called to the water between Bowan Island and Point Perpendicular following reports a boat had capsized about 5pm yesterday (Septemb...er 10). Police were told two men both aged 31 had been fishing when their boat capsized after being hit by a large wave, throwing them into the water. The men managed to contact Triple Zero (000) on a mobile phone. Officers from South Coast Police District, assisted by Marine Rescue Jervis Bay and the Toll Ambulance helicopter attended, with the men retrieved from the water around 6.40pm. They were both treated for mild hypothermia and some cuts and abrasions before being taken to Shoalhaven Hospital. Neither man was wearing a life jacket when rescued. The crews of rescue vessels Jervis Bay 40 and Jervis Bay 40 are about to head out to search for the small white aluminium dinghy, which could be floating just under the surface, posing a navigational hazard to other vessels. Boaters in the area should keep a careful lookout for the boat.

19.01.2022 Members of Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie have today celebrated the official opening of their new landmark Search and Rescue Coordination Centre on Swansea Head, which has been purpose-designed to keep boaters even safer on local waterways. Police and Emergency Services Minister David Elliott opened the $1.8 million facility, which is the first new volunteer operations base developed thanks to the State Government’s four-year investment of $37.6 million in Marine Rescue NSW. MR...NSW Directors, Commissioner Stacey Tannos and Deputy Commissioner Alex Barrell, Yasmin Catley MP for Swansea, Greg Piper MP for Lake Macquarie, Lake Macquarie Mayor Cr Kay Fraser, Carol Proctor from the Bahtabah Aboriginal Land Council and members of the local emergency services and community joined the unit’s volunteers for today’s event, which began with a smoking ceremony. Mr Elliott said the facility meant the Lake Macquarie volunteers now had an operations base that was specifically designed to support them in their work to keep watch over the boating community and save lives on the water. It is fitted with the very latest marine communications and search and rescue technology, significantly enhancing their ability to listen for distress calls from boaters in trouble and respond to emergencies around the clock, he said. The NSW Government is proud to support the volunteers from Marine Rescue NSW and especially to provide them with the facilities they need to provide an even greater service to the boating community on the Hunter and Central coasts and Lake Macquarie. The new centre replaces the unit's former cramped and ageing radio base, in which its volunteers had operated for decades. It is equipped with the latest generation of online marine radio technology for four radio operators and dedicated command and control facilities for planning, managing and coordinating extended and multi-agency search and rescue operations. MRNSW Commissioner Stacey Tannos thanked the State Government for its four-year investment in new and refurbished operating facilities, 38 new rescue boats and continued upgrading of the State’s marine radio network. This funding is boosting our rescue capability and ensuring our volunteers have fit-for-purpose facilities designed and equipped for modern emergency management and that means greater safety for our boating community, he said. Unit Commander Malcolm Druce said the new building was the culmination of extensive planning and input by the unit’s volunteers. This new centre is already enhancing our operations and providing our members with a safe, secure working environment. We are confident that such first-rate facilities will also help us encourage new members to join the unit, he said. Photos: Brad Whittaker

19.01.2022 Do you have a Personal Water Craft (jet ski)? Did you know that Logging On and Logging Off with Marine Rescue NSW is not just for boats? You can Log On and Log Off via our free App or on VHF Channel 16. That way, if you do run into a problem and need to be rescued, we can be there faster. ... So make Logging On and Logging Off part of your PWC checklist and enjoy the security of someone looking out for you while you're on the water.

19.01.2022 A crew from Marine Rescue Wooli has rescued an 11m motor sailer stranded 4nm offshore from Wooli on the NSW North Coast. The boat's motor has seized and without enough wind to gain momentum, the solo sailor on board has called for help to make it to his destination, 22nm north at Yamba. The crew of rescue vessel Wooli 30 is towing the boat north and will rendezvous en route with a crew from Marine Rescue Iluka Yamba, who will continue the tow back to shore.

19.01.2022 Wind Warnings for Friday, October 16 Strong Wind Warning for Sydney Closed Waters and the Hunter, Sydney, Illawarra, Batemans and Eden coasts.

19.01.2022 Wind Warnings for Sunday, October 18 Strong Wind Warning for the Byron, Coffs, Macquarie, Hunter, Sydney, Illawarra, Batemans and Eden coasts.

18.01.2022 Success! A whale entangled off Sydneys Royal National Park has been freed and is making its way south. The humpback is believed to be about three-years-old. Crews from the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, supported by teams from Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking and NSW Maritime, have released the giant mammal, which was tethered in place off Wattamolla.

18.01.2022 A year has passed since last year's devastating fires on the South Coast, and although the weather has turned from fires to floods, the service of the many volunteers who contributed to the bushfire response has not been forgotten. This week it was the turn of volunteers from Marine Rescue Bermagui to receive the NSW Premier's Bushfire Emergency Citation. Members of MR Bermagui provided support for evacuees at the Bermagui Surf Lifesaving Club in various roles. Throughout Ja...nuary the fires continued to burn and MR Bermagui members continued to help out at the surf club and the Emergency Management Centre in Bega, as well as providing support at the RFS radio room in Bega to give their radio operators a well earned rest. Pictured are Lauren Lowder, Denis Walker, Lynda Bailey, Caron Parfitt, Debbie Worgan and Steve Knight with Unit Commander Caron Parfitt. Congratulations and thank you for your service.

18.01.2022 Two more boaters who were no doubt relieved to see a Marine Rescue NSW vessel on approach. A crew from Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking arrives to rescue the two passengers stranded on Port Hacking by a mechanical failure. Rescue vessel Botany Hacking 30 will take the boat under tow safely to shore.

18.01.2022 Its Weather Wednesday! If you have a barometer on your boat, did you know that the Bureau of Meteorology now offers a service to allow you to calibrate it? For NSW youll need to be in Sydney, Port Kembla or Newcastle. You can access the page here: http://www.bom.gov.au/marine/portairpressure.shtml A table provides links to the closest Automatic Weather Station for key ports around Australia. These weather stations update their barometric observations every half hour.... You can then calibrate your marine barometer in real time and at regular intervals.

18.01.2022 This evening shortly after 10pm a call was received by radio by Marine Rescue Terrey Hills about a fibreglass runabout with two people on board in difficulty against the inside of the northern break wall at the Narooma Bar. Narooma unit vessel NA 30 is en route to the scene. Local police are also en route. No further information at this time.... Update 1135pm. Marine Rescue crew stood down. Vessel taking on water but crew ok. Marine Area Command now looking after matters.

18.01.2022 Three Marine Rescue NSW teams have joined forces to rescue a solo sailor on board a 15m sailing catamaran in trouble off Terrigal. The skipper called for help when the catamaran began experiencing engine problems. The call was answered by Marine Rescue Sydney.... A Marine Rescue Cottage Point crew headed north to take the boat under tow, rendezvousing with a crew from Marine Rescue Central Coast at Box Head. The crew of Central Coast 21 took over the tow from Cottage Point 30 and returned the 15-tonne catamaran to safety.

18.01.2022 NSW Police and Emergency Services Minister David Elliott today formally opened the new $84,000 Marine Rescue Brunswick training and meeting centre beside the town’s boat harbour. Mr Elliott said the new facility had been developed with a $30,000 contribution from the State Government’s four-year investment of $37.6 million in Marine Rescue NSW. The Minister joined MRNSW Commissioner Stacey Tannos, Northern Rivers Director Darcy Henriksen and Brunswick unit members to official...ly open the doors to the facility. This new centre means the Brunswick volunteers for the first time have their own dedicated space for their training activities to ensure they are ready to keep watch over the large number of local and visiting boaters here on the coast, Mr Elliott said. The NSW Government is proud to support the volunteers from Marine Rescue NSW and especially to help provide them with the facilities they need to provide an even greater service to our boating community. The Brunswick unit also has recently expanded its capability with the addition of two Rescue Water Craft jet skis which will help ensure its members are quickly on the scene of an emergency, particularly on the treacherous Brunswick bar." Commissioner Tannos thanked the State Government for its four-year investment in new and refurbished operating facilities, 38 new rescue boats and continued upgrading of the State’s marine radio network. This funding is boosting our rescue capability and ensuring our volunteers have fit-for-purpose facilities for modern emergency management and that means greater safety for our boating community, he said. The remaining funding for the building came from a $50,000 bequest from the estate of local medical practitioner Dr Suresh Rananavare. Unit Commander Jonathon Wilcock said the new building was the culmination of extensive planning and input by the unit’s volunteers. We previously had to rent a local hall for our unit meetings and training. The funding from the NSW Government and the generous bequest from Dr Rananavare’s estate has enabled us to have our own dedicated space, he said. We also were fortunate to receive an Emergency Volunteer Support Scheme grant for almost $4,400 to help us fully equip and fit-out the centre with the audio-visual tools, IT resources and furniture we need for our training. The new facility is already enhancing our operations and providing our members with a safe, secure working environment. Our unit has trained extremely hard to develop its skills and we maintain our equipment at the highest level to be rescue ready 24/7. We are confident that such first-rate facilities will also help us encourage new members to join the unit.

17.01.2022 A beautiful day in Pittwater sees our BB20 crew helping a 4.8m runabout back to the Bayview boat ramp from Lion Island. Our members get a thrill when we can help our community.

17.01.2022 Marine Rescue NSW crews are ready to save lives around the clock. Last year, our crews launched 266 rescue missions between 6pm and 5am. Night operations are inevitably more challenging and potentially hazardous. That's why our teams dedicate extra time throughout the year to night training exercises to help build their navigational skills and situational awareness in the dark.... Both rescue vessels from Marine Rescue Port Jackson were out on Sydney Harbour last night.

17.01.2022 Wind Warnings for Monday, September 14 Strong Wind Warning for the Eden Coast.

17.01.2022 Crews from Marine Rescue Cottage Point and Marine Rescue Hawkesbury are continuing to search for a kayaker missing on the Hawkesbury River since Saturday. A search on the water and riverbanks yesterday failed to find any trace of the man and the two crews have headed out again this morning with Broken Bay Water Police. Police have appealed for public assistance to locate Stephen South, 52, who was last seen about 8.30am on Saturday at his workplace on Kowan Road, Mooney Moone...y. Officers from Ku-ring-gai Police Area Command were notified of his disappearance after he failed to return home after going out on his ocean ski on the Hawkesbury. The blue and red ski he was using was located on the northern side of Long Island on Saturday evening. Stephen is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall with a slim build, bald head and short grey facial hair. He was last seen wearing long blue pants and a blue top. Police and family hold concerns for his welfare as his disappearance is out of character. Anyone who sees Stephen, or believes they know his whereabouts, is urged to contact Ku-ring-gai Police or Crime Stoppers. Photos: Sarah Adair, MR Hawkesbury.

16.01.2022 With conditions ideal for boating on much of the coastline, 500 boats have Logged On with Marine Rescue NSW as they headed out this morning. You can Log On quickly and easily via VHF Channel 16 or the free MarineRescue App. Tell us where you’re going, how many people are on board and when you’re planning to return - and then get on with enjoying your day, knowing our... volunteers are keeping watch. If you need help on the water, like this disabled boat being rescued by a crew from Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking this morning, call on VHF Ch 16 or Triple Zero (000).

16.01.2022 Wind Warnings for Saturday, November 28 Strong Wind Warning for the Byron, Coffs, Macquarie, Hunter and Sydney coasts. Cancellation for the Illawarra Coast.

16.01.2022 Wind Warnings for Wednesday, December 16 Strong Wind Warning for the Macquarie and Hunter coasts.

15.01.2022 Wind Warnings for Thursday, September 17 Strong Wind Warning for Sydney Closed Waters and the Sydney, Illawarra, Batemans and Eden coasts.

15.01.2022 Advanced crew training last night at Tuross Lake involving navigation and drills in the dark.

15.01.2022 Hazardous Surf Warning - Tuesday, May 25 Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming on the Byron, Coffs and Macquarie coasts. Safety Advice... Marine Area Command - NSW Police Force advises: - People should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas. - Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek a safe location that is sheltered from the surf. - Boaters planning to cross shallow water and ocean bars should consider changing or delaying their voyage. - Boaters already on the water should carry the appropriate safety equipment and wear a lifejacket. - Boaters should remember to log on with Marine Rescue NSW on VHF Channel 16 or the free Marine Rescue App and consider their safety management plan.

14.01.2022 Our volunteers train hard to be ready to help their communities in an emergency on the water. The video shows some of the dedicated members of our Bermaguii Unit training this morning on their vessel Bermagui 30. If you'd like to join our dedicated team of volunteers, check out the volunteering section of our website: https://www.marinerescuensw.com.au/become-a-volunteer/

14.01.2022 Our volunteers are keeping watch over our waterways from the north to the south this weekend - and every weekend. The radio operators at Marine Rescue Brunswick have a spectacular view over the Brunswick bar.

14.01.2022 Wind Warnings for Tuesday, May 11 Gale Warning for the Eden Coast

14.01.2022 Heres the WIN News story on Marine Rescue Jervis Bays retrieval of a 4.5 metre boat that overturned last night. Great work by our dedicated Jervis Bay volunteers.

14.01.2022 Boaters need to exercise extreme caution if they are thinking of heading out on the water in coming days. Heavy rain continues to fall on the North Coast and the Illawarra is also being drenched this morning. Flood debris - such as this vegetation being torn from the dunes behind Byron Bay's iconic beach - will pose a serious navigation hazard to boats, particularly when submerged.... Navigation markers may have been dislodged on coastal waters and channels and sand banks may have changed so a careful watch is required. The hazardous Nambucca bar requires skippers to exercise caution at the best of times but was being belted by a large swell yesterday afternoon. Remember the boating rule: if in doubt, don't go out. If you do go out, ensure you Log On with Marine Rescue NSW via VHF Channel 16 or the free Marine Rescue App and that everyone on board is wearing a lifejacket. Photos: Marine Rescue Cape Byron Unit Commander Terry Sandon and Marine Rescue Nambucca Unit Commander Gary Nichols.

14.01.2022 Four men have been returned safely to shore after their boat sank 20 nautical miles off Sydney Heads this morning in an emergency that demonstrated the safety value of VHF marine radio. The boaters a father and son and two mates - had been on a fishing trip when one of their 8m boat’s engines stopped. When they went to investigate, they found the engine bay rapidly filling with water. The men began bailing but realising they couldn’t keep up with the inflow, made a Mayday c...all on VHF Channel 16 as the boat overturned and sank swiftly beneath them. They had no time to grab any of their belongings on board. A boater who was 6nm away heard the Mayday call and relayed the details to Marine Rescue Terrey Hills, before heading to the latitude and longitude the men had broadcast and retrieving them from the water. A crew from Marine Rescue Middle Harbour was quickly under way on board rescue vessel Middle Harbour 30 in response to the Mayday just after 11am, along with a Marine Area Command - NSW Police Force vessel. MR Middle Harbour Deputy Unit Commander Ben Crowther, Bill Keleher, Mick Stott, Altan Kececi and Ron Van Leer were on board MH 30, with Dean Mills providing communications support at the unit’s base at The Spit. DUC Crowther said conditions had been unpleasant: a 1.5-2m swell and choppy between the swell. He said on arrival at the scene, the police had determined the conditions were not suitable to transfer the four men from the recreational boat, which had then returned them to shore. The crew of Middle Harbour 30 remained on location to calculate the drift of the sunken boat so MR Terrey Hills could broadcast Securite warnings to alert other boaters in the vicinity to keep watch for the navigational hazard, before returning through the Heads about 3pm. Discovering the four men had been delivered to the Middle Harbour Yacht Club, near the Middle Harbour base, the crew then located the men and ferried them back to the Roseville boat ramp, returning to base just before 4.30pm. MRNSW Greater Sydney Regional Operations Manager Glenn Evans thanked the boater who had gone to the men’s rescue. This emergency highlights the safety benefits of VHF marine radio, he said. We always encourage boaters to leave their radio on VHF Channel 16 so if a boater nearby is in trouble and calls for help, they can go to their aid while rescue crews are on the way. The men on board the sinking boat did the right thing to maximise their chances of being rescued they made a Mayday call on VHF 16 and gave their accurate coordinates so not only the emergency services but also the Good Samaritan boater knew where to locate them. He said the MR Middle Harbour crew had responded rapidly and their skill in calculating the drift of the overturned boat in the current had helped keep other boaters safe. Add to Your Post

13.01.2022 A large sailing catamaran made a Mayday call when it lost power and steering as it was crossing the Tweed bar in rough conditions this morning. The 38 foot catamaran, with two people on board, was hit by two large waves, which spun it around and washed it back into the river. The skipper managed to anchor close to the southern wall of the bar, with a crew from Marine Rescue Point Danger and a Police vessel quickly on the scene.... The catamaran was manoeuvred to safety at the pump out jetty in Boyds Bay. The Mayday call was answered by Point Danger radio operator John Bullock, with additional communications support from Graham Challender. The crew on rescue vessel Point Danger 30 was Glen Hatton, Christopher Quinn and Keith Smith.

13.01.2022 It's Weather Wednesday! If you have a kayak or other paddle powered watercraft, you need to know the five vital weather safety tips to help you stay safe out on the water. Click here for the five tips: http://media.bom.gov.au//know-your-weather-kayaking-canoe/... And remember - whether you are in a kayak or on a paddle board you can still Log On or Log Off with Marine Rescue on the free Marine Rescue App or using your marine radio VHF Channel 16.

13.01.2022 Training is a key part of what our volunteers do to ensure that they are rescue-ready. Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie Rescue Water Craft (RWC) operator Matt shows the speed and manoeuvrability of his craft on Lake Macquarie, while being shadowed by rescue vessel LM 30.

12.01.2022 UPDATE: The crew of a boat who made a Mayday call and activated their EPIRB 22 nautical miles off Sydney Heads are safely on board another recreational boat. Several other boats were within 6nm of the boat, which may have overturned. A crew from Marine Rescue Middle Harbour is making good time to the scene (updated position below), along with a Marine Area Command - NSW Police Force vessel.

12.01.2022 JET SKI NEAR MISS FORSTER Marine Rescue Forster Tuncurry have stood down after two persons, male and female, who were swept out to sea after falling from their jet ski near the mouth of the Coolongolook River at Forster on the Mid North Coast, were able to recover and safely reach a local beach. The two persons, who were wearing life jackets, were swept 250 metres offshore in rough conditions. The driver of the jet ski was able to eventually reach it, restart it, and collect ...his female passenger. She was unable to climb aboard and had to be towed to shore. The incident is a reminder that conditions are still hazardous on the NSW Mid and Far North Coasts and that water activities should be postponed until conditions have eased. It is also a reminder of the importance of wearing a life jacket (mandatory for jet ski users) - in this case they possibly saved two lives.

12.01.2022 Members of Marine Rescue Evans Head headed inland this morning to the opening of the new section of the Pacific Highway upgrade between Woolgoolga and Ballina. Prime Minister Scott Morrison and NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian officially opened the 15-kilometre section of roadway between Devils Pulpit and Woodburn, marking the final link in the 657-kilometre Pacific Highway duplication between Hexham and the Queensland border. The volunteers were on hand behind the BBQ at the o...pening event, making sure the assembled dignitaries and community members were well fed. Photo: Bob Brown, Karin Brown, Bill Bates, Sue Kennedy, Jim Roberts, Heather Stacey, Rohan Shanahan and Neville Hamilton.

12.01.2022 Two kayakers have been rescued after their craft overturned in fierce winds on Burraneer Bay on Port Hacking just after 4pm. A crew from Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking, a Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter and NSW Police raced to the scene. One kayaker is reported to have rolled, throwing one person in the water. A second kayaker went to the aid, only to also roll.... A passing jet ski rider rescued the pair and returned them to shore before then also getting into trouble and rolling.

11.01.2022 This morning Marine rescue Fleet Manager Kelvin Parkin and volunteer members of our Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking unit undertook induction training on the new 'super boat' BH 30 on Sydney's beautiful Port Hacking. Join them in this short video and get a closer look at the pride of the Sydney Marine Rescue fleet.

11.01.2022 The crew on Brunswick 30 was activated this morning to assist a vessel that had broken down at Windarra Banks. Remember to Log On and Log Off with Marine Rescue NSW.

11.01.2022 Its Weather Wednesday! Did you know that you can get marine wind forecast maps from the Bureau of Meteorology? These can be zoomed in to and you can check the wind in your area for the next three days in three hourly intervals. Very useful to help plan your day on the water! Link here: http://www.bom.gov.au/marine/wind.shtml

10.01.2022 The past few weeks have seen a flurry of activity at Yamba Welding & Engineering Pty Ltd as they continue work on several new vessels for Marine Rescue New South Wales. Pictured are new vessels under construction for MR Tuross (top), MR Port Jackson (bottom left, front), MR Evans Head (bottom centre) and MR Port Kembla (bottom right). We will have another update in a few weeks so you can follow progress with us as these new vessels take shape.

10.01.2022 Representatives of the The Whiskey Project Group one of Marine Rescues key boat building companies, arrived unconventionally but entirely appropriately at Marine Rescue State Headquarters on Thursday, aboard their new tactical watercraft, Whiskey Alpha 85. The Whiskey Project, who recently acquired Yamba Welding and Engineering, supply a range of vessels to Marine Rescue NSW. During the visit, Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Stacey Tannos, Fleet Manager Kelvin Parkin and Fle...et Officer Sean Jewiss inspected the vessel and chatted to The Whiskey Project crew of Ollie Satin, Ryan Carmichael and Michelle Mrdjen. The crew then demonstrated the capabilities and features of the 8.5 metre carbon fibre craft in a short sea trial off Port Hacking. Assessing available boat technology is an important task by Marine Rescue NSW staff to ensure our volunteers have the boats and equipment they need to achieve our mission of saving lives on the water. Our thanks to The Whiskey Project Group for allowing us to inspect their vessel.

10.01.2022 Wind Warnings for Wednesday, September 9 Strong Wind Warning for Sydney Closed Waters and the Macquarie, Hunter, Sydney, Illawarra, Batemans and Eden coasts.

10.01.2022 Wind Warnings for Tuesday, May 25 Strong Wind Warning for the Illawarra, Batemans and Eden coasts.

10.01.2022 Congratulations to Glenn Sullivan, Monaro Regional Operations Manager, on the receipt yesterday of his Emergency Services Medal from the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), at Government House in Canberra. Glenn has made a lasting contribution to the operational capability of Marine Rescue NSW (MRNSW) and the safety of the boating community through his tireless work to assist and support MRNSW vol...unteers and commitment to education, both as a volunteer at the Batemans Bay unit and career officer. Glenn received his award accompanied by his family including wife Liz, and sons Joshua and Isaac.

10.01.2022 Wind Warnings for Thursday, September 10 Strong Wind Warning for the Byron, Coffs and Macquarie coasts.

10.01.2022 Wind Warnings for Saturday, October 17 Strong Wind Warning for the Byron, Coffs, Macquarie, Hunter, Batemans and Eden coasts. Wind Warnings for Sunday, October 18... Strong Wind Warning for the Byron, Coffs, Macquarie, Hunter, Sydney and Eden coasts.

10.01.2022 Boaters have been encouraged to ensure they're ready for the summer. Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Stacey Tannos and Deputy Commissioner Alex Barrell this morning this morning joined Police and Emergency Services Minister David Elliott and other senior members of the emergency services to deliver important summer safety advice to the community. Volunteers from Marine Rescue Port Jackson and Marine Rescue Middle Harbour also attended on board rescue vessels Port Jackson 20 an...d Middle Harbour 30. Mr Elliott urged boaters to Log On and Log Off with MRNSW when heading out on the water and to ensure everyone on board was wearing a lifejacket. Residents were also reminded to prepare their bushfire survival plan, not to drive through floodwater, to swim between the flags and make sure their home was fire safe this summer. Aussie summers are iconic, but they can also be tragic. Last year, we had a horror bushfire season. This year, we’re expecting a wet and wild summer. But bushfires and storms are not the only threats we face, Mr Elliott said. I urge you to use the start of summer as a start of a conversation with your friends and families about being prepared for seasonal hazards. Especially this year, as experts warn of a La Niña summer. Commissioner Tannos said the service's volunteers were ready for a record summer on the water as more people stayed home instead of heading overseas on holidays. Boaters should always Log On with Marine Rescue when heading out and Log Off when they return on VHF Channel 16 or the free MarineRescue App. It’s quick and simple and gives you the reassurance that our volunteers are watching out for your safe return, he said. Find out more about the steps you can take to Get Ready for summer at https://resilience.nsw.gov.au/prepare.html

10.01.2022 A fleet of Marine Rescue NSW vessels is sweeping across Jervis Bay on a search and rescue mission this morning. The vessels and crews from six units in the Illawarra region are not responding to a life-threatening emergency but are staging a coordinated search exercise as part of their training to ensure they're rescue-ready for the summer boating season. Almost 40 rescue vessel Leading Crew members and radio operators from Marine Rescue Port Kembla, Marine Rescue Shoalhaven,... Marine Rescue Jervis Bay, Marine Rescue Sussex Inlet, Marine Rescue Ulladulla and Marine Rescue Kioloa are taking part. The exercise began with a briefing at the MR Jervis Bay base this morning before the crews headed out on the water, navigating in a parallel search pattern to locate four pre-deployed targets. Photos: MR Ulladulla Unit Commander David Hall.

10.01.2022 The training our volunteers undertake means they are always ready for the unexpected - even when they are training! For Marine Rescue Point Danger unit the day started with Point Danger 20 undertaking offshore search and rescue training, with trainee Keith Smith generating a sector search, and recently accredited crew member Gavin Bond at the helm. A north-westerly wind, plenty of white caps, a two knot current and north-easterly swell provided ideal conditions for navigatio...n training and understanding the impact of conditions on steerage. Good communication and regular adjustments to the prevailing conditions resulted in a successful outcome and was followed by an on-water debrief, in which the vessels drift vector in the conditions was calculated. On return to the river an emergency call came through tasking Point Danger 20 to assist a jet ski with mechanical failure located 15 nautical miles up the Tweed River. This provided an opportunity for the crew to test their navigational awareness and risk assessment as they navigated the upper estuarine reaches of the Tweed River as far as the weir. The stricken jet ski was quickly located and towed back to Tweed Heads. Great work by the Point Danger team! Photos: location of jet ski near weir, search and rescue training pattern, jet ski under tow with Mount Warning in the background

09.01.2022 UPDATE: The crew of rescue vessel Ulladulla 30 has determined that the ketch is OK at anchor for the night. A crew from Marine Rescue Ulladulla is heading out to check on the welfare of a boater on a ketch off Bannister Head. A concerned Ulladulla resident has raised concerns that the vessel might be in trouble.... The boat has its running light and navigation lights on but isn't responding to attempts to contact it by marine radio.

09.01.2022 Marine Rescue NSW Senior Chaplain, Reverend Richard Wrightson, has today been made a Life Member of the organisation. Rev Wrightson is a volunteer with Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie. Hunter/Central Coast Regional Director Jim Wright presented Rev Wrightson with his Life Membership at the official opening of the unit's new $1.8 million Search and Rescue Coordination Centre this morning.... Mr Wright said Rev Wrightson was worthy of the service’s highest honour, awarded in recognition of his sustained and valuable contribution, both operationally and in his chaplaincy role. We extend our thanks to Rev Wrightson for his lengthy service as a crew member and watch officer but perhaps more importantly, for his contribution to the pastoral care of our members and their families, particularly during times of tragedy, he said. He has extended great compassion and care to his fellow members, not only those who have lost their own loved ones but also those who have taken part in traumatic and troubling operations, available at all hours to provide careful counsel and support. I know each individual is grateful to him for this. Rev Wrightson, who is soon to retire as Chaplain, was one of the founding chaplains to officiate at the annual Emergency Services Volunteers Memorial Service, taking part in his last service in October this year.

09.01.2022 Ho ho how did I get here? Not sure where he left the reindeer but Santa was out of luck if he was looking for a relaxing surf on the NSW North Coast's famous breaks this afternoon before packing up the sleigh and heading off to circumnavigate the globe on Christmas Eve. No matter whether you're heading around the globe or just upstream, make sure you Log On with Marine Rescue NSW via VHF Channel 16 or the free Marine Rescue App this Christmas.... You too, Santa! Photo: Marine Rescue Brunswick Elf Commander Jonathon Wilcock.

09.01.2022 Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Stacey Tannos joined the Reel Action Fishing Podcast to talk Rescue Operations and Boating Incidents with hosts Michael Guest and Jonathon Bleakley. Listen in wherever you find your favourite podcasts.

09.01.2022 Willow and Matilda Burgess discuss finance with Deputy Premier John Barillaro at the opening of the Pacific Highway at New Italy today. The girls' dad, Marine Rescue Evans Head crew member Brad Burgess, at left, was one of the unit team to jump on the barbecue to make sure guests at the opening event didn't go hungry.

09.01.2022 If you are heading out today, a Gale Warning is current for the Eden Coast and a Strong Wind Warning is current for the Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast and Batemans Coast.

08.01.2022 UPDATE: The yacht has successfully crossed the Bermagui bar and made it to safety. The rescue crew has stood down. A yacht travelling north from Melbourne with three people on board has lost its propeller while crossing the bar at Bermagui. The skipper has called for help on VHF Channel 16. The call was answered by Marine Rescue Terrey Hills on its border to border night watch. ... The yacht has left the entrance under sail to reach open water away from the breakers while a crew from Marine Rescue Bermagui is on under way to the scene. Rescue vessel Bermagui 30 is responding.

08.01.2022 A jet ski is on fire on the north arm of the Hunter River. The rider has made it safely to shore but a member of the public reports that the jet ski is burning to the waterline and sinking. Boaters in the area should keep a careful lookout for the submerged ski.

08.01.2022 Wind Warnings for Monday, November 30 Strong Wind Warning for the Byron, Coffs and Eden coasts. Cancellation for the Macquarie, Hunter, Illawarra and Batemans coasts.... Wind Warnings for Tuesday, December 1 Gale Warning for the Eden Coast. Strong Wind Warning for the Coffs, Macquarie, Hunter, Sydney, Illawarra and Batemans coasts.

07.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS - Illawarra, Snowy Mountains and parts of Hunter, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. A low pressure trough crossing the western parts of the state will track east for the rest of today. Vigorous north-westerly winds are expected to develop ahead of this system.... For Alpine areas above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 70 to 90 km/h, with gusts in excess of 120 km/h, are expected to continue this morning then start to ease this afternoon. For areas below 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are expected to develop about the ranges this morning, likely extending to the coastal parts of the Illawarra, South Coast and the Lower Hunter late this morning or early afternoon. Winds are then forecast to ease by this evening. Locations which may be affected include Katoomba, Lithgow, Bowral, Nowra, Ulladulla, Goulburn, Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass, Thredbo, Cabramurra, Cooma, Bombala, Newcastle and Maitland. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony. * Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences. * Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

07.01.2022 A man missing in Sydney’s north has been located safe and well. The 52-year-old man was last seen at his workplace on Kowan Road, Mooney Mooney, about 8.30am on Saturday (May 8). Officers from Ku-ring-gai Police Area Command were notified of his disappearance after he failed to return home and a co-ordinated search was launched after his ocean ski was located on Lion Island on Saturday evening. ... Crews from Marine Rescue Hawkesbury and Marine Rescue Cottage Point joined the search over the weekend and today. About 6.30pm today (Monday, May 10), police were notified that the man had returned to Brooklyn, safe and well. He has since spoken to police. Police would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.

07.01.2022 Wind Warnings for Friday, September 11 Strong Wind Warning for the Byron, Batemans and Eden coasts. Wind Warnings for Saturday, September 12... Strong Wind Warning for the Batemans and Eden coasts.

07.01.2022 A beautiful sunrise over Sydney this morning. It’s going to be a hot one folks, so if you are out boating today, pack plenty of water, don’t forget to slip, slop, slap and most important of all, Log On and Log Off with Marine Rescue NSW on VHF Channel 16 or using the free MarineRescue App. Photo: Brad Whittaker.

07.01.2022 How good is TU21 looking with the livery ! Fit out on the 7.5m Ocean Cylinder for Marine Rescue Tuross is motoring along nicely. #marinerescue #marinerescuetuross #oceancylinder #oceancylinderboats #yambawelding #boats #aluminium #boatbuilding

06.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS - Illawarra, Snowy Mountains and parts of South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. A low pressure trough will enter south-western NSW late today, before tracking east during Sunday. Vigorous northwesterly winds are expected to develop ahead of this system.... For Alpine areas above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 70 to 90 km/h, with gusts in excess of 120 km/h, are expected to develop late this evening, continuing through Sunday morning. For areas below 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are expected to develop about the ranges during Sunday morning, likely extending to coastal areas in the afternoon. Winds are expected to ease in Alpine areas during Sunday afternoon and in remaining parts on Sunday evening. Locations which may be affected include Katoomba, Lithgow, Bowral, Nowra, Ulladulla, Goulburn, Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass, Thredbo, Cabramurra, Cooma and Bombala. Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Hunter and South West Slopes districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony. * Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences. * Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

06.01.2022 Around twenty past one this 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.

06.01.2022 Marine Rescue NSW continues to support NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) as they work to free a whale entangled in netting some 300 metres off Wattamolla Beach in the Royal National Park. Image shows a NPWS inflatable boat near the whale. The crew of Port Hacking 30 are continuing to provide mother ship support to the response to free the whale.

06.01.2022 Wind Warnings for Saturday, November 14 Strong Wind Warning for the Byron, Coffs and Macquarie coasts.

06.01.2022 Ten news report on this morning’s boat collision off Sydney Harbour. Two crews from Marine Rescue Middle Harbour responded.

05.01.2022 With the official start of boating season around the corner and plenty of warm spring weather, our units saw lots of people out during September enjoying the state's waterways. And with more people dusting off their boat or kayak and hitting the water, our units also saw more boaters in need of a helping hand. Our statistics show that the most rescue missions were launched by Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie (42), Terrey Hills (19), Port Stephens (15), Botany Port Hacking (12), ...Central Coast (11) and Middle Harbour (10). A big thank you to all our wonderful volunteers for their contribution to saving lives on the water last month and every month.

05.01.2022 It's a windy on coastal waters today, so ensure that you are prepared if heading out and make sure you Log On and Log Off with Marine Rescue on VHF Channel 16 or via the free Marine Rescue App. A Gale Warning has been issued for the Batemans Coast and Eden Coast and a Strong Wind Warning for Sydney Closed Waters, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast and Illawarra Coast. Full warning details are available from the Bureau of Meteorology: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/marinewind.shtml

05.01.2022 UPDATE: The skipper of this vessel has subsequently reported that he was able to make it back to shore before his boat sank. The crew of Port Kembla 30 has been stood down. A good result. A crew from Marine Rescue Port Kembla is responding to a boat taking on water with three people on board off the Seacliff Bridge at Stanwell Park on the Illawarra coastline. The skipper of the fibreglass half-cabin runabout called the units Hill 60 radio base to raise the alarm.... The crew of Port Kembla 30 is preparing to head north up the coastline.

04.01.2022 Wind Warnings for Thursday, December 17 Strong Wind Warning for the Coffs, Macquarie and Hunter coasts. Wind Warnings for Friday, December 18... Strong Wind Warning for the Coffs, Macquarie, Hunter, Batemans and Eden coasts.

04.01.2022 Sydney waited with bated breath this afternoon for news that rescuers from the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service, Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking, ORRCA and DPI Fisheries had successfully freed a juvenile whale entangled off Wattamolla Beach in the Royal National Park. Great work by the crews to release the humpback and wave it off as it resumed its journey south. https://twitter.com/7NewsSydney/status/1305398204029005824

04.01.2022 After a few weekends of poor weather, the warm and fine conditions over the weekend made for a busy time for our Marine Rescue volunteers, with numerous rescues up and down the coast. Our volunteers also continued their training to ensure that they are rescue ready for the summer boating season. Our Marine Rescue Brunswick and Marine Rescue Point Danger units undertook a training exercise to further hone their skills and to test themselves, vessels and equipment. ... You can read all about it here: https://www.echo.net.au//marien-rescue-vollies-prep-for-b/

04.01.2022 The hot weather meant lots of folk on the water up and down the coast today. The crew of Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking vessel BH 31 this afternoon rescued four people stranded on Towra Beach after their family’s jet ski became disabled and could not return to collect them. The Solander Radio Base took the details and provided GPS coordinates to guide BH 31 to the group’s location. ... The four people were safety returned to Kyeemagh Beach, a distance of three nautical miles, and were very appreciative. Shortly after, a call came to rescue a boat that had run out of fuel. It was taken under tow. With another hot day tomorrow, please ensure you plan your journey, allowing for sufficient fuel to reach your destination and back again, with some still in reserve.

03.01.2022 This afternoon, a crew from Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking was out on Botany Bay finishing up some training when a call came through to assist a vessel that had broken down. The 5.5 metre Bowrider was doing circles and ran over its own water ski tow line, sucking a section of tow rope into the intake, resulting in no power to the engine. The vessel was safely towed from from Yarra Bay to the Foreshore Drive Boat Ramp. ... The incident is a reminder to be aware at all times of where tow ropes emanating from your vessel are likely to be in the water.

02.01.2022 Crews from the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking are finalising plans for an operation to free an entangled whale off Sydneys Royal National Park. Two inflatable NPWS vessels are now on scene with rescue vessel Port Hacking 30 off Wattamolla, south of Port Hacking.... The whale is believed to be anchored to the seabed, possibly by fishing debris, but is still alive and breathing.

02.01.2022 Good morning. Wind Warnings for Friday 18 December: A Strong Wind Warning has been issued for Sydney Closed Waters, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and the Eden Coast. Today may also see severe thunderstorms along parts of coastal NSW, especially north of the Illawarra.... Latest NSW weather warnings: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/

02.01.2022 A crew from Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking has rescued a boater on an open runabout that broke down with mechanical issues and ran aground on Bundeena Beach. The team on rescue vessel Botany Hacking 30 has towed the runabout to the Tonkin Street boat ramp.

02.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the Metropolitan, Illawarra and parts of South Coast and Southern Tablelands Forecast Districts. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Gosford, Sydney, Parramatta, Wollongong, Nowra and Bowral.... Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Snowy Mountains district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. The NSW SES advises that people should: * Move your car under cover. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. * If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue. * Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. * After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

01.01.2022 Congratulations to Volker Aebischer & Babs Stephens on attaining their MR Coxswain Rating today. Thanks to Marine Rescue Narooma for helping us out. Big thanks to all the radio operators today too. Volunteers Saving Lives on the Water