Marine Rescue Ballina in East Ballina, New South Wales, Australia | Community organisation

Marine Rescue Ballina

Locality: East Ballina, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 6686 3831

Address: 2 Lighthouse Parade 2478 East Ballina, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Always log your trip with Marine Rescue NSW via app, VHF Radio (Channel 16) or phone. Unclear forecast? If in doubt, don’t go out. #WearALifejacket

24.01.2022 Strong wind warning for the Byron Coast today. Check conditions before heading out. #SavingLivesOnTheWater

23.01.2022 It's Weather Wednesday! Do you know the six things you need to understand about wind warnings? Marine Wind Warnings form part of the Bureau of Meteorology's coa...stal and local waters forecasts. They are broadcast on marine radio (VHF and HF), published on the Bureau's website, and available in the warnings section of the BOM Weather app. When a Marine Wind Warning is issued, these are the key features that you should consider. 1. When will the wind warning conditions start? 2. What speed will the wind reach? 3. What area is the wind warning for? 4. What direction will the wind be from? 5. Is there any bad weather expected? 6. When will the warning conditions cease? Find out all about these six vital features here, and keep yourself safer on the water: http://www.bom.gov.au//six-things-about-wind-warnings.shtml

22.01.2022 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 t...he 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 Breakfast @ the Beach is up and running. We are open until 11am. Sausages, bacon and eggs all ready to eat. Tea and coffee also available. All for a cash donation. Come on down and say hello to our friendly volunteers.... #SavingLivesOnTheWater See more

20.01.2022 Great work by a fellow unit on another bar. #SavingLivesOnTheWater

20.01.2022 Evans Head Casino SLSC & Marine Rescue training day with Ballina Jet Boat Rescue.

20.01.2022 The next expired flared collection day for Ballina is Friday, 20th November, 2020 at the Fishery Creek boat ramp between 10:30 & 12:30. If you have expired flares, this is the easiest and safest way to get them out of your vessel, shed or garage. There are more collection days in January and April next year.

19.01.2022 Keep an eye on warnings issued over coming days. Stay safe.

18.01.2022 First fine day to get back on the boat ... and the engine fails. Luckily for the two boaters on board this 5m runabout, Marine Rescue Point Danger was on hand t...o return them to safety when they came to a halt on the Tweed River. The crew of rescue vessel Point Danger 20 this morning is Keith Smith, Gavin Bond and Gil Thomas, with Graham Vickery providing comms support.

17.01.2022 Great collaboration by our colleagues on another bar. #SavingLivesOnTheWater

17.01.2022 Strong wind warning for the Byron Coast today. Check conditions before heading out. Log on and log off with Marine Rescue NSW App, which is free from your favourite App store.... #SavingLivesOnTheWater See more

17.01.2022 Do yourself a favour and check out MRTV. It's a great way to find out about what Marine Rescue does and about our wonderful people. #SavingLivesOnTheWater

17.01.2022 Not all life jackets are created equal. Some useful information about selecting the right life jacket for your planned activity. #SavingLivesOnTheWater

17.01.2022 Great work by our neighbouring unit.

17.01.2022 Ballina Marine Rescue NSW while out training in BA30 and BA20 became aware of a large tree in the main channel of the Richmond River. The Base issued a Securite warning to all vessels notifying of the danger to navigation. It was decided that the tree should be relocated to a safer part of the river. BA20 having a shallower draft attached a rope and started the tow. With an out going tide and a lot of storm water running out of the river BA20 had a hard time controlling the tree. BA30 have more power took over the tow . The tree was relocated to Mobbs Bay where it will not re-enter the river. Thanks to BA30 skipper Phil Causley and crew and BA20 skipper Tony Hensley and crew not only are they saving lives on the water but are keeping our water ways safe. https://apac01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/

15.01.2022 Looking like the skeleton of a metallic whale, our new MR Evans Head vessel EH 31 is taking shape in the workshops of Yamba Welding & Engineering Pty Ltd on the... New South Wales North Coast. Fabrication of the vessel is on track with delivery expected in the first quarter of next year. We'll keep posting updates on the build so you can join us in the excitement of seeing one of the newest additions to the marine Rescue fleet take shape.

14.01.2022 Wednesday Weather focuses on tools for rock fishing. Worth a watch. #SavingLivesOnTheWater

14.01.2022 Your friendly reminder that you have 2 days to go now. https://buff.ly/3bh2Zy0

13.01.2022 It's Weather Wednesday! If Santa got you a new boat, fishing rod or other boating gear, you'll be keen to get out on the water and try it out. If you do, it is ...important to understand the weather forecast so you and that new gear come home safely. Get some great tips here on the 'art of the chart' - how to read the weather map so you can best plan your day out on the water: http://media.bom.gov.au//the-art-of-the-chart-how-to-read/ Picture courtesy Bureau of Meteorology.

12.01.2022 Perfect timing over the weekend to grab a cuppa and watch the latest episode of Marine Rescue TV. #SavingLivesOnTheWater

11.01.2022 Construction on our new Marine Rescue Lord Howe Island unit headquarters is progressing well with the frame now erected and roof on. For the volunteers of our ...newest Marine Rescue unit, it's an exciting time as construction accelerates and their new headquarters takes shape. Our 45th MRNSW unit, Lord Howe Island will be the first located offshore and the local and visiting boating community's first dedicated marine rescue service. Construction of the unit will completed in the first half of next year.

11.01.2022 Great work by Marine Rescue Iluka Yamba volunteers in supporting the boating community. Their wisdom shows the diversity of assistance provided. Timely reminder to check equipment, including radio, before heading out. Log on and log off with Marine Rescue NSW App, which is free from your favourite App store.... #SavingLivesOnTheWater See more

09.01.2022 Switch to VHF to make your boating journey safer. #SavingLivesOnTheWater

09.01.2022 It's Halloween! If you are heading out on the water today, have a spooktacular time, and watch out for ghost ships, dog-paddling werewolves and low flying witch...es. You can try protecting yourself by carrying some garlic, but if you really want to be safer, just Log On and Log Off on VHF Channel 16 or with the free Marine Rescue App. And maybe carry a little of that vampire-repelling garlic too, just to be sure!

08.01.2022 Strong wind warning for the Byron Coast today. Check conditions before deciding to head out. #SavingLivesOnTheWater

08.01.2022 Wishing everybody a happy and safe New Year. We hope 2021 is a great year for every one on and off the water

07.01.2022 Activity on our neighbouring bar. #SavingLivesOnTheWater

06.01.2022 Some wild weather on the North Coast has made boating conditions a challenge over the past few days, and it will be a few more before they ease sufficiently to ...safely head back out on the water. Here are some photos sent in today by Marine Rescue members. Photos 1-3 show the bar at Evans Head and nearby spume covered beach. Photos: Bill Bates Photos 4-5 show rough surf at the beach near the mouth of the Tweed River. Photos: Glenda Ashby Photos 6-7 show the mouth of the Evans River at Evans Head. Photos: John Murray Photos 8-10 show the Dry Dock Boat Ramp, looking anything but dry and presenting a launching challenge. Photos: Glenda Ashby Photo 11 shows the bar at Ballina. Photo: John Murray Latest BoM weather warnings: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/index.shtml?ref=hdr

05.01.2022 It was a busy weekend of volunteer assessment in the north of the state over the past few days as 13 volunteers from MR Wooli, MR Evans Head, MR Point Danger, Mr Cape Byron and MR Ballina, led by trainers Courtney Greenslade and Ian Grimwood, undertook a Fire Fighting and Sea Survival course in Ballina. The course provided the volunteers with vital skills to help them should there be an emergency at sea. As well as life-raft training at Ballina pool, the volunteers also under...took practical and theory training in flare deployment and in fire training using both fire extinguishers and blankets. Earlier in the weekend MR Cape Byron volunteer Patrick Deprez received his rating as Marine Rescue Radio Operator and MR Ballina volunteer Norm Lannoy had his Trainer Assessor qualifications validated. Photos: Rodney Page

05.01.2022 Here are the latest pictures of progress on our new vessel Evans Head 31 (EH 31), being built right here on the beautiful North Coast of New South Wales at Yamb...a Welding & Engineering Pty Ltd. It's really starting to take shape as these photos show, with delivery set for early next year. Keep joining us for regular updates of our new vessel's progress.

05.01.2022 Great new facility for neighbour unit on another local bar. #SavingLivesOnTheWater

04.01.2022 Happy Mother's Day to all, especially our volunteering Mums who are so generous with their time. #SavingLivesOnTheWater

02.01.2022 Join the emergency service that saves lives on the water. Marine Rescue NSW has more than 3,100 volunteers committed to our life-saving mission and we’re keen t...o welcome new members aboard. You’ll receive the professional training you need to learn new skills and gain nationally-recognised qualifications. You’ll make new mates and serve your community. There’s a range of roles on offer. Whether you’re a rescue vessel crew member, a marine radio operator in a coastal radio base or filling one of our valuable support roles, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you played your part in helping return boaters in trouble on the water safely to their grateful families. Join our team today. For more information, visit our website: www.marinerescuensw.com.au/become-a-volunteer

01.01.2022 Good work with units working together.

01.01.2022 Do you know a Marine Rescue Ballina volunteer to nominate? If you do, you'll need to put nominating at the top of your to do list. It closes tomorrow. #SavingLivesOnTheWater