Marine Rescue Batemans Bay in Batemans Bay, New South Wales | Non-profit organisation

Marine Rescue Batemans Bay

Locality: Batemans Bay, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4472 3060

Address: Hanging Rock Place 2536 Batemans Bay, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.marinerescuebatemansbay.com

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24.01.2022 Thanks to the mild weather and generally good boating conditions, Marine Rescue volunteers were kept busy up and down the NSW coast over the weekend. A total of 39 rescues were performed, of which 9 were emergencies, with a total of 79 people rescued. A big thank you to our dedicated volunteers for this wonderful effort.... And remember that if you are planning on heading out this weekend, to carry all required safety gear, and to Log On and Log Off with Marine Rescue on VHF Channel 16 or via the free Marine Rescue app.

23.01.2022 Marine Rescue NSW and other specialists from the NSW Far South Coast have taken to the waters off the seaside community of Bermagui this morning to search for ...victims missing at sea as part of a major capability exercise. The search is the focus of a two-day regional Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) designed to test agencies’ marine search and rescue practices and coordination.

23.01.2022 From everyone at Marine Rescue Batemans Bay, we wish you a safe and joyous Christmas and a happy new year.

22.01.2022 Eden Water Police teaching boating safety on the Clyde River, Batemans Bay on Sunday

21.01.2022 Tomorrow is the official start of the boating season. Join volunteers from our Marine Rescue Port Jackson, Broken Bay, Middle Harbour and Terrey Hills units on Weekend Sunrise tomorrow, 3 October, as they show how you can keep safe on the water this boating season. We will be joining Weekend Sunrise weather presenter James Tobin to share lots of great information, have a bit of fun, and step on board some of the Marine Rescue vessels that help to look out for you on the water.... Tune in to Weekend Sunrise on Network 7 from 7am. We will be in the weather crosses on the half hour until 9:35am. See you on the tele!

21.01.2022 A crew from Marine Rescue Batemans Bay is rescuing five people on a 4m open runabout with mechanical problems off Long Beach inside the bay. The crew of rescue vessel Batemans 20 this morning is David Murn, John Clements and Rod Ingamells.

21.01.2022 Volunteers from Marine Rescue Batemans Bay are launching their second rescue mission of the morning, heading out to rescue two people on a 4.75m runabout at Fla...t Rock, South Durras. The crew of rescue vessel Batemans 30 - Peter Withington, Greg Lee, Gemma Kerrisk and Peter Bladwell - has headed north out of the bay to the runabout, which has a mechanical failure. The pair on board are safe, displaying their V sheet and have been asked to drop anchor to stop the boat drifting. The unit's first mission of the day was about 6.30am, when the crew of Batemans 20 was deployed to rescue two people on a runabout stranded near the Tollgate Islands.

20.01.2022 WEAR IT Safe boating means wearing a life jacket - the most important piece of safety equipment on any recreational vessel. Accidents happen, and if you end up in the water you are much more likely to survive if you are wearing a lifejacket.... For more information: www.amsa.gov.au/wear-it #lifejacket2work #safeboating #safeboatingweek #boating #boatlife #boats #boat

20.01.2022 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

20.01.2022 From our beaches to the outback, thousands of us are here to help and protect you. Work with us by wearing your mask, sanitising and physical distancing to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

20.01.2022 PLAN FOR SURVIVAL THIS BOATING SEASON With National Safe Boating Week and the start of the boating season upon us, there’s no better time to make sure that you and your vessel are prepared if the worst happens. For Guy Peluso and partner Colleen, their sailing trip down the northern New South Wales coast became a dramatic struggle for survival. They were saved not just by the exceptional efforts of the emergency services who responded to their distress call, but by their own...Continue reading

19.01.2022 This Thursday 1 October marks the 30th Anniversary of the International Day of Older Persons, and at Marine Rescue Batemans Bay, 78-year-old Michael Kelly is pr...oving that despite the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic, age is no barrier to helping your local community. In 1998, and newly retired after a career in Australian Customs, Michael moved from Canberra to Batemans Bay and began looking around for his next challenge. With some experience in sailing, and having had a bit to do with boats in Customs, the then Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol seemed an ideal fit. In his time as a volunteer Michael has tried a variety of roles, including Operations Officer, trainer and Deputy Unit Commander, and despite his 78 years is still training and assessing other volunteers and spending at least one day a month out on the water undertaking crew duties. In his time, Michael has put his training expertise to good effect on numerous occasions, including many rescues far out to sea in difficult weather conditions. One rescue nearer to home stands out, however. A boat was spotted overturned in the bay in rough conditions, and a crew sent to respond. Tragically three people had perished. It was one of those times, said Michael, all your training kicked in you didn’t have to think you just did it. A valued member not just of his unit, but the whole Marine Rescue NSW family, Michael received an Emergency Services Medal in 2018 as recognition for his service to the community, a proud moment for him and his fellow volunteers. For older Australians thinking of volunteering at Marine Rescue, Michael’s advice is to come along and get involved. There’s lots of friendly people and great camaraderie. You also get to help out your local community, he said. There’s plenty of variety too, from helping service the boats to radio work, fundraising or being a crew member on one of the boats. You’re sure to find something that suits you. To volunteer at Marine Rescue NSW, go to https://www.marinerescuensw.com.au/become-a-volunteer/ The United Nations International Day of Older Persons is on Thursday 1 October. www.un.org/en/observances/older-persons-day

18.01.2022 A crew from Marine Rescue Batemans Bay are currently responding to a flare sighting approximately 10nm offshore of Pretty Beach. The vessel BM20 crewed by Michael Syrek, David Murn and John Clement are rendevouzing with Ulladulla 30 to search the area.

16.01.2022 #RESCUE Southern NSW’s #LIFESAVER23 was tasked to Grasshopper Island just off Depot Beach. A kayaker overturned just north of the island and was unable to reb...oard his craft and managed to scramble up the rocks onto the island. NSW Police Force tasked Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopters and Marine Rescue NSW With Marine Rescue Batemans Bay rescue watching over, the crew winched the kayaker off the island and returned him to Pebbly beach where his car was located. The kayaker did the right thing and had a life jacket on and escaped with no significant injuries. Stay safe over this beautiful weekend. Marine Area Command - NSW Police Force

15.01.2022 A crew from Marine Rescue Batemans Bay is returning two adults and a child to safety after their 16ft boat broke down near the Tollgate Islands. Rescue vessel Batemans 20, with Peter Poole and David Murn on board, has the boat under tow.

15.01.2022 A crew from Marine Rescue Batemans Bay is under way to rescue a boater stranded with battery problems at Big Island on the Clyde River. The crew, Michael Kelly..., John Clement and Sandra Simmonds, is heading upstream from the bay on board rescue vessel Batemans 20 to retrieve the boat and return the skipper to safety. Peter Bladwell is providing communications support in the unit's radio base.

13.01.2022 TOMORROW IS WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET TO WORK DAY Tomorrow, Friday October 2 is Wear your Lifejacket to Work Day. Wear your life jacket and show your colleagues that if it’s easy enough to wear at work, it’s easy enough to wear on the water. ... Post a picture of yourself wearing one to social media with the hashtags #safeboating and #wearittowork For more information: www.amsa.gov.au/wear-it

13.01.2022 The success of any search and rescue mission depends on successful coordination and clear communication between crews and those charged with directing the respo...nse to the emergency. So while our rescue crews were out on the water honing their search skills during today's Search and Rescue Exercise at Bermagui, just as many of their colleagues were hard at work on a range of incident management drills. Navigation, logistics, incident control and operational and public communications were on the agenda for our team on shore.

12.01.2022 All crews are safely back on shore after today's Marine Rescue NSW Search and Rescue Exercise at Bermagui. Crews successfully located all their search targets i...n the exercise, which tested rescue agencies' response to a simulated plane crash offshore, with multiple victims and casualties. More than 80 volunteers from Marine Rescue Bermagui, Marine Rescue Tuross, Marine Rescue Batemans Bay, Marine Rescue Merimbula, Marine Rescue Narooma, Marine Rescue Eden and Marine Rescue Moama have assembled for the exercise, both on the water and in incident management. Marine Area Command - NSW Police Force, Surf Life Saving NSW, Australian Maritime Safety Authority - AMSA and Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopters also took part.

12.01.2022 A huge thanks to Jason and the team at Harvey Norman Batemans Bay who have collected donations from each item purchased and wrapped by staff in the store. The team, including Alison and Josephine (pictured) have raised over $240 which has been donated to Marine Rescue Batemans Bay. Thank you very much for your support and please have a happy and safe festive season.

12.01.2022 A crew from Marine Rescue Batemans Bay has returned five people to safety after their 4m open runabout broke down off Long Beach inside the bay. Rescue vessel Batemans 20 responded.

11.01.2022 KEEP YOUR BEST MATE ON THE WATER IN TOP SHAPE It's finally the October Long Weekend. You're ready for a great time out on the water - but is your life jacket? Life jackets need regular checks and servicing to make sure they can do their job of keeping you safer on the water. ... The start of the boating season is the perfect time to check and service your life jacket - and this great website gives you lots of handy tips including the nearest place to get your life jacket serviced: https://lifejackets.org.au/ Keep your best mate on the water in top shape - check your life jackets before heading out this long weekend.

11.01.2022 Update on the cruiser with fuel issues off Batemans Bay. Marine Rescue Batemans Bay rescue vessel BB 30 met the cruiser near the Tollgate Islands and has escorted it back into the bay to safety.

10.01.2022 Come on down to the Marine Rescue Batemans Bay boat ramp today to enjoy a bacon and egg roll or sausage sandwich.

10.01.2022 LEARN IT Safe boating means knowing the rules and laws that keep us safe. Boating safety is a responsibility we all share as waterway users.... Depending on where you are, what kind of boat you have and whether you are operating recreationally or commercially there are many rules and regulations which may apply to your vessel. Learn which rules apply to your vessel and follow them. For more information: www.amsa.gov.au/learn-it #lifejacket2work #safeboating #safeboatingweek #boating #boatlife #boats #boat

10.01.2022 PLAN IT Safe boating means planning your trip. Log On when you leave and Log Off when you return with Marine Rescue on Channel 16 on VHF or via the free Marine Rescue app. ... When you Log On, info about your trip - such as when you're due back - helps us find you if something doesn't go according to plan. For more information on Logging On and Logging Off: www.marinerescuensw.com.au/plan-log-on/ For more information on planning your trip: www.amsa.gov.au/plan-it #lifejacket2work #safeboating #safeboatingweek #boating #boatlife #boats #boat

09.01.2022 A crew from Marine Rescue Batemans Bay is rescuing four people, including two children, stranded on a boat with fuel problems near Snapper Island in the bay. Al...l were safe with lifejackets on and a V-sheet displayed to indicate the boat was in distress when rescue vessel Batemans 20 arrived on scene. The crew, David Murn, Rod Ingamells and Peter Poole, are returning the boat to the Hanging Rock boat ramp.

08.01.2022 The Marine Rescue NSW Search and Rescue Exercise is continuing at Bermagui today. Volunteers from Marine Rescue Batemans Bay, Marine Rescue Tuross, Marine Rescu...e Bermagui, Marine Rescue Merimbula, Marine Rescue Eden, Marine Rescue Moama and Marine Rescue Narooma this morning held a debrief of yesterday's search exercise. This is an important component of a SAREX, identifying what participants learned about responding together with numerous search assets on the water and in the air, what worked well and what they might do differently next time. Director Operations Andrew Cribb thanked all participants for giving up their weekend. He congratulated everyone on their constructive approach, particularly applauding the efforts of rescue vessel crews during yesterday's search, who set a new search pattern for the last sweep of the day in just four minutes. Today's program also includes learning more about the operations and capability of our partners from Marine Area Command - NSW Police Force, Australian Maritime Safety Authority - AMSA, Surf Life Saving NSW and Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopters.

05.01.2022 Launched by Marine Rescue Commissioner Stacey Tannos, MRTV is our new online monthly online video magazine, showcasing our professionally skilled and dedicated volunteers and world-class vessels and equipment. Episodes will go online in the first week of the month on the Marine Rescue NSW YouTube channel via the MRNSW website. You can watch our first episode here: ... https://www.marinerescuensw.com.au//ma/season-1-episode-1/ Each episode of MRTV will feature interviews with staff or volunteers, news from around the organisation and safety tips and advice for boaters. Watch our first episode for an interview with new Deputy Commissioner Alex Barrell, the arrival of our new 12 metre Naiad vessel, Botany Hacking 30, and the commissioning of vessel Sussex Inlet 20. We also dropped in to the Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards and we provide some tips about Logging On and Logging Off with MRNSW. We look forward to seeing you each month.

05.01.2022 This Saturday morning 3 October we will join James Tobin from Sunrise on the Seven Network as he broadcasts from Sydney Harbour on the first day of the boating season. We will have lots of great tips to help you have a safe and enjoyable summer on our beautiful waterways. Join us from 7.35am for our first live cross and on the half hour throughout the show. ... See you there!

04.01.2022 Marine Rescue and other specialists from the NSW Far South Coast are arriving in the town of Bermagui this afternoon, ready to take to the waters off the seasi...de community tomorrow to search for victims missing at sea as part of a major capability exercise. The search is the focus of a two-day regional Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) designed to test agencies’ marine search and rescue practices and coordination. MRNSW Deputy Commissioner Alex Barrell said more than 80 volunteers from seven MRNSW units would be among more than 100 specialists taking part in the first of the 2021 SAREX series. Members of the Bermagui, Batemans Bay, Tuross, Narooma, Merimbula, Eden and Alpine Lakes units will take part, along with personnel from the NSW Police Force Marine Area Command, Australia Maritime Safety Authority, Westpac Helicopter and Surf Life Saving NSW. These exercises are staged along the coastline each year to hone marine rescue search and rescue skills and cooperation between agencies to ensure we can all operate seamlessly in an emergency, Deputy Commissioner Barrell said. This weekend’s event is a major component of our ongoing professional training program for our volunteers in this busy boating region. Our volunteers are trained to the highest standards for their roles and the on-water experience they gain from a SAREX helps keep them rescue-ready around the clock. The search exercise is based on a scenario in which a plane crashes offshore from Bermagui, with the rescue crews challenged to locate the wreckage and search for survivors and victims. The search starts about 8.30am on Saturday, with rescue vessels from the Marine Rescue Bermagui, Narooma, Merimbula and Batemans Bay units and a NSW Police vessel heading offshore from the harbour. Rescue Water Craft from Marine Rescue Tuross and Surf Life Saving jet skis will search close to the shoreline. Lifesaver which helicopter will drop search mannequins as targets. Volunteers from all seven units will be undertaking incident management exercises on shore. Deputy Commissioner Barrell said the SAREX series helped strengthen joint agency capability. This is essential to ensure that we have the best possible chance of finding and rescuing someone in the water as soon as possible in an emergency, when time is always of the essence, he said.

03.01.2022 Today we’re flying our flags at half mast to mark the anniversary of the start of the Currowan bushfire. The Black Summer fires devastated 79 per cent of ou...r shire’s landscape, with the loss of three lives and more than 500 homes destroyed. It’s been traumatic year and the coming weeks will be tough for many in the community. At this time of reflection, we are grateful to the emergency responders who protected us, and we honour the courage of so many residents who worked together to provide safety and comfort in those dark days. See more

03.01.2022 A crew from Marine Rescue Batemans Bay is under way to rescue a jet ski that has broken down upstream on the Clyde River. While not in danger, the jet ski is ne...ar a shallow crossing. Rescue vessel Batemans 21 has deployed with crew members John Clement, Peter Johnson and Sandra Simmonds aboard.

03.01.2022 Flare demonstrations at Hanging Rock today

02.01.2022 Earlier today, Eden Water Police and NSW Maritime, Batemans Bay, worked in collaboration to retrieve a kayak from Grasshopper Island (near Batemans Bay) and ret...urn it to it’s owner, following a rescue yesterday. The owner had got into strife but made it onto the island where he was rescued by the Moruya based Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. He was wearing a life jacket at the time. The owner of the kayak was onboard today and also took part in the retrieval. In the end a good result, and shows one of the many aspects of marine policing. #lifesaver23

01.01.2022 Volunteers from the Marine Rescue Batemans Bay unit, are preparing for a busy October long weekend. The long weekend in October is traditionally the start of the NSW boating season, and the weekend forecast is for warm, sunny days. If you're heading out on the water this weekend, drop in for a bacon and egg roll, sausage sandwich or hot coffee at the Marine Rescue base before or after your journey. Our members will be cooking up a storm just after 6am, with food available f...rom 6:30. We also have a fundraising raffle, featuring 3 prizes generously donated by local businesses. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. - First prize is a knee board valued at $200 from Hunts Marine Batemans Bay - Second prize is a steam mop valued at $99 from Harvey Norman Batemans Bay - Third prize is a first aid kit valued at $55, donated by BCF - Boating, Camping, Fishing Applications and 2021 renewals for the Marine Rescue Batemans Bay Radio Club, can also be processed by our volunteers, on the day. If you're heading out on the water over the long weekend, make sure you check the current weather conditions and be sure to logon with Marine Rescue NSW, by calling in on VHF 16 or using the free Marine Rescue NSW smartphone app.