Marine Rescue Broken Bay in Bayview, New South Wales, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Marine Rescue Broken Bay

Locality: Bayview, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9999 3554

Address: Rowland Reserve, Pittwater Rd 2104 Bayview, NSW, Australia

Website: https://brokenbay.marinerescuensw.com.au

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24.01.2022 Stay safe and enjoy this summer boating season

24.01.2022 With a higher number of boats on the water this summer, the potential for onboard fires is a concern. A quick tutorial by #marineareacommand on how to use your fire extinguishers is a timely reminder.

24.01.2022 Marine Rescue Broken Bay member Ian McFarlane thanked #danmurphys at Mona Vale for supporting the Broken Bay unit by giving us the opportunity to setup donation boxes in their store. COVID19 has prevented our unit from doing fundraising activities so every little bit helps.

24.01.2022 Broken Bay 30 is on the water throughout Pittwater and Broken Bay with a specific mission today. Our BB30 vessel and crew will spend the day methodically performing VHF (including our Discrete Communications Network) signal and quality service checks to pinpoint areas that may lack or suffer poor coverage with the view to add the findings to a much wider project of improving the publicly available VHF service. Thankyou to the Broken Bay crew who have given up their Friday to help our boating community with this important communication service.

23.01.2022 Broken Bay 30 on show this morning, so good to see MRNSW being showcased.

22.01.2022 Boaters have been encouraged to ensure they're ready for the summer. Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Stacey Tannos and Deputy Commissioner Alex Barrell this morn...ing 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 and 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

22.01.2022 With a big summer boating season, take time out to check and service your inflatable PFD's. If your want to service your PFD (if your manufacturer recommends self service) join the #nswmaritime livestream clinic tomorrow. Register via the link below.

21.01.2022 Congratulations to Rob Chant (left) for attaining his Competent Crew rating. To reach this milestone, every new member must complete a training program that not only tests their boating knowledge but also practical skills such as maritime Fire Fighting, sea survival, advanced First Aid plus much more. A great achievement. Thank you Rob for volunteering for MRNSW Broken Bay.

21.01.2022 Marine Rescue NSW crews rescued more than 950 people - including 90 children - during April, returning them safely to shore. Boaters flocked back to the water ...for the Easter holidays and to enjoy the last of the warm weather before the winter chill sets in but many were forced to call for help when they ran into trouble. While 17 boats capsized and 16 ran aground, almost 60 per cent of rescues were caused by engine problems, flat batteries and fuel issues. The majority of those rescued were out fishing, cruising or sailing, with the open runabout the most commonly rescued boat (115), followed by cabin runabouts (54) and monohull sailing vessels (33).

21.01.2022 Your not alone.. if you need support or just need to talk make the call....

20.01.2022 A stormy weekend forecasted for the next two days. Take care on the water. If in doubt, dont go out.

20.01.2022 This is what a busy day on the water looks like for our BB30 crew. A big thanks to Andrew Majewski (Coxswain) (R), Julie Derry (L), Brad atkin (C) and Tony Hendel (Rear) as our competent crew. Still finishing this assist then, maybe, home time for our weary crew. A lot of families are back home safe and sound thanks to your volunteering and commitment to our community. Volunteers Saving lives on the water.

18.01.2022 A busy morning for our Broken Bay Green Port team with a personal water craft rescue with support by our sister vessel HW21 and a tow of a 5m tinny from Palm beach. A great day on the water helping out community.

18.01.2022 A late finish for the Broken Bay volunteers with a final BB20 assist of a 4m RHIB with 1 adult and 6 children back home safely. Thankyou to our volunteers that give so freely of their time helping our community at all hours of the day. Volunteers Saving lives on the water

18.01.2022 After a busy morning in Sydney Harbour completing our media requirements, our Broken Bay BB30 and crew are making their way back home to Pittwater. Running at 21 knots will see our members back at the base in time for lunch. Thanks for your service this morning reminding our boaters to logon with MRNSW and ensuring your safety gear is ready for this boating season.

17.01.2022 Great advice by #nswmaritime. Be safe on the water, your safety and your crews should always be your priority.

17.01.2022 Marine Rescue Broken Bay is proud and congratulates the following Broken members who received their NSW Premiers Bush fire citation award today for volunteering their time during the 2019/2020 bush fires. Our Broken Bay members gave up their time to support the RFS by working on the Bushfire Information Line and performed extra patrols, proactively monitoring the Pittwater and Broken Bay community in the event emergency action was required. Thank you to Ted Talbot, Lindsay Rawson, Venijamin Hadzic, Beverley Stewart, Robert Chant, Tim Lewis, Ron Carr, Chris Guy, Zubin Irani, Andrew Majewski, Bruce Hale, Jimmy Arteaga, Duncan Watts, Tony Hendel and Brian Alexander. Regional Operations Manager Glenn Evans was on hand to present the awards to our members.

17.01.2022 BB30 has been activated to assist a 24ft cruiser requiring a tow from Palm Beach to Bayview. Broken Bay members and rescued skippers are always happy when we attend and are able to lend a hand.

16.01.2022 Happy Mothers day to our Marine Rescue Broken Bay mums and to the mums of all our volunteers. We are very grateful for your support and commitment to our unit.

16.01.2022 An afternoon assist for Broken Bay 20 who is towing a 24ft cruiser back to Bayview due to hydraulic issues. Our Broken Bay Red Port team members enjoying the sunny conditions.

16.01.2022 Congratulations to Duncan Watts who today successfully passed his Leading Crew assessment. MRNSW Leading Crew are responsible for coordinating and managing inshore rescues not to mention managing the safety of the rescue vessel and it's crew. A big achievement considering all the Covid hurdles. Andrew Majewski Deputy Unit Commander of the Broken Bay unit (left) was on hand to present Duncan (right) with his new rank.

16.01.2022 Make sure you vote and acknowledge a deserving Emergency services volunteer

14.01.2022 Congratulations to Rob Chant (left) for attaining his Competent Crew rating. To reach this milestone, every new member must complete a training program that not only tests their boating knowledge but also practical skills such as maritime Fire Fighting, sea survival, advanced First Aid plus much more. A great achievement. Thank you Rob for volunteering for MRNSW Broken Bay.

14.01.2022 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

14.01.2022 And the assist keep coming. BB30 performs a tow alongside for a 44ft yacht with a family and 2 kids back to their mooring at Paradise Beach. Once back on the mooring BB30 and crew have another assist waiting at Palm Beach.

13.01.2022 A pearler of a day to kick off the boating season. Thanks again to our volunteers from Marine Rescue Broken Bay, Marine Rescue Middle Harbour and Marine Rescue... Port Jackson and James Tobin and Weekend Sunrise for helping to relay important safety messages to the boating community ahead of a long, hot season on the water. See more

13.01.2022 Congratulations to Vic Lawrence for attaining his 15 year service medal with the Broken Bay unit. Regional Operations Manager Glenn Evans was on hand to present Vic with his medal. Thankyou for your service to the community.

13.01.2022 With a storm brewing in the background, Broken Bay members continue to train on the technical aspects of towing alongside and introducing our new members to this towing technique.

12.01.2022 Do you have expired flares and don't know where to dispose of them? #rmsmaritime have started thier expired flares collection program. For the Broken Bay and Pittwater area the first collection date is Sunday 29th of November at Rowlands Reserve Bayview. Follow the link below for further information and your local disposal location.

12.01.2022 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.

12.01.2022 To all the Marine Rescue Broken Bay Grandparents and wider Marine Rescue NSW units, thankyou for your commitment and support. Grandparents play an important role not only in our organisation but to their families and communities.

09.01.2022 Keep forgetting or don't know how to service your inflatable PFD's? Maybe this Lifejacket check, service and register website by #BIA is for you, whatever works to keep you, your family and crew safe on the water.

09.01.2022 With the early nights in Autumn, our members take advantage to train, practice and increase their skills. Our vessel master Vic Lawrence imparts his years of experience to the crew on BB30 off Scotland Island during night exercises with Tim Cumming (on helm) and Matt Colahan focusing on night navigation exercises. Thankyou for your commitment to saving lives on the water.

07.01.2022 If you breakdown and need a tow back to safe harbour, you can expect 6 steps to get you back to safety. 1. Check the surrounding area for lines or items in the water 2. Confirm no one is hurt and you have lifejackets on 3. With your arms out wide, we will throw you a line... 4. Get you to attach the line to your boat 5. While under tow, keep your vessel directly behind us And 6, if you’re able, please make a donation to your volunteer crew. We are all volunteers and raise funds to keep our boats on the water ready to hep you. Help us to Help You.

07.01.2022 With a windy and hot Saturday, our BB30 crew assist a broken down SeaDoo rider located at Flint and Steel in Broken Bay. The Marine Rescue crew will take the vessel under tow and ensure the rider gets to home safely. Volunteers saving lives on the water.

07.01.2022 A reminder to our Pittwater and Broken Bay boat owners holding expired flares, this Sunday 29th of November is your first opportunity (of 3) to dispose of your expired flares at the RMS collection point at the Bayview park.

07.01.2022 RETURN TO FINE WEATHER SEES SURGE IN BOATING RESCUES This was the busiest weekend of the summer for Marine Rescue NSW volunteers, who launched more than a hundr...ed rescue missions as thousands of holiday boaters took advantage of the great conditions to hit the water right along the coastline. Commissioner Stacey Tannos said MRNSW volunteers had carried out 110 rescue missions over the weekend, including 17 in response to life-endangering emergencies. Our volunteers returned 299 people, including 41 children, along with five pets safely to shore, he said. Boaters flocked to the water to take advantage of the ideal conditions and fine, warm weather. It was great to see so many people out particularly following the lifting of COVID restrictions on Sydney’s Northern Beaches but the extra traffic meant our volunteers were working from early in the morning to beyond sunset to help bring people home safely. Commissioner Tannos said many of the rescues could have been avoided if boaters had taken basic safety precautions before heading out on the water. Two thirds of this weekend’s rescues were to save boaters stranded by engine failure, flat batteries and fuel problems including one boater who ran out of fuel 30 nautical miles east of Barrenjoey, he said. Many of these problems can be prevented if you make sure your boat’s in good repair and that you have a full tank of fuel. Remember the rule of thirds when planning your trip a third for the trip out, another for the return, and a third in reserve. Most important of all, make sure everyone on board is wearing a lifejacket and Log On with Marine Rescue NSW on VHF Channel 16 or the free Marine Rescue NSW App. This free service gives you the peace of mind from knowing our volunteers are watching out for your safe return and if you don’t Log Off as planned, we will start searching for you.

06.01.2022 Another new rescue vessel has officially joined the Marine Rescue NSW fleet today, with the commissioning of the $613,000 Broken Bay 30. Police and Emergency Se...rvices Minister David Elliott, Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Pittwater MP Rob Stokes, and Federal Member for Mackellar Jason Falinski joined volunteers of Marine Rescue Broken Bay for the vessel commissioning and naming ceremony at the Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay. MRNSW Directors, Commissioner Stacey Tannos, Deputy Commissioner Alex Barrell and representatives of neighbouring units also were on hand. Mr Elliott said the NSW Government had provided MRNSW with a record budget, the largest investment it had ever made in the organisation. "I make no apology for that. It creates a unique opportunity for a new generation of facilities, equipment and capability," he said. "This will be an extremely busy summer as Australians try to enjoy our own backyards and staycations. There will be more pressure on our waterways and more pressure on you. Australians are reassured you're out there." He said the modern new vessel was a significant investment in boating safety on Sydney's busy northern waterways. Mr Stokes said it was in many ways a historic day, recognising where MRNSW had come from and where it was going. He recalled the time when the Krait - famous for the Z Force raid on shipping in Singapore Harbour during World War II - had been the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol flagship on local waters. Mr Stokes announced a $100,000 Community Building Partnerships grant towards a replacement for the current Broken Bay unit base at Rowland Reserve, ensuring the unit would have the capability to continue providing the service on which the boating community depended. Commissioner Stacey Tannos thanked the State Government for its support, with its $37.6 million investment enabling the service to provide its volunteers with state of the art vessels and facilities. "It was a game changer for our organisation. It was recognition by the government of how proud they are of the work of our volunteers," he said. He said Broken Bay 30, a 10 metre Naiad, was the 103rd boat delivered to MRNSW volunteer units over the past decade. "We take great pride in building all our boats in NSW, supporting regional jobs and the regional industry," he said. Unit Commander Jimmy Arteaga announced the vessel would be named after long-time member Michael Seale, who had committed 30,880 days or 38 years' service to MRNSW and the RVCP. He said the naming was richly deserved, recognising Mr Seale's record of service and input in many roles, including as a vessel Master, a Director and Chair of the RVCP, his involvement in the purchase of the unit's vessels, a Director on the initial Board and Fleet Committee of MRNSW, Deputy Unit Commander and Administraion Officer. Mr Seale said he was both surprised and honoured by the naming. The First Bayview Sea Scouts also attended the ceremony, performing the national anthem and later getting a tour of the new boat.

06.01.2022 Our new Broken Bay members attended their MRNSW mandatory LROCP session tonight with our Unit Commander teaching the class. The second session will require our new members to send and receive messages using our training VHF radios in preparation for their exam on Friday. Thanks to our new members for giving up their evenings to complete their training.

06.01.2022 An exciting day for our Broken Bay unit as we officially name our new rescue vessel after a deserving member plus, officially commission the vessel into service. A lot of work and time has been invested by our volunteers to get to this point, so thank you to each one of them for their commitment and professional attitude. Volunteers saving life on the water

05.01.2022 Our Training Officer Andrew Palma and our Training Systems Officer Julie Derry leading our new intake of trainees through their 7 week induction program. Through a series of Zoom calls our trainees have completed all their Learner Workbooks, while also attending practical training courses such as First Aid and Sea Survival. They will soon be ready to join their watch and continue training onboard our vessels.

05.01.2022 BB20 has been tasked to help a yacht that has run aground of Rowlands Reserve in Bayview. With a dead low tide and a deep keel saw this mariner get stuck in the sand.

05.01.2022 With the sun quickly fading and experienced Coxswain, Deputy Unit Commander Andrew Majewski, BB30 had to quickly adapt with a tow where the vessel was pulling to Starboard. The vessel was brought alongside to complete the tow from Palm Beach back to Taylor's Point. The crew of BB30 will be returning back to base in the dark after a big effort today.

04.01.2022 BB30 has been tasked to help assist a 40ft yacht that has suffered a fire onboard. BB30 will tow the vessel from Coasters Retreat in Pittwater. All crew on the yacht are safe.

03.01.2022 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.

03.01.2022 The Red Poppy has special significance for Australians. Worn on Remembrance Day (11 November) each year, the red poppies were among the first to flower in the devastated battlefields of northern France and Belgium in the First World War.

02.01.2022 Our new Botany Port Hacking vessel joins our MRNSW fleet. We are expecting a big summer season so please take care on the water, check and re-check your safety gear.

02.01.2022 A busy afternoon with two assists at the same time. Broken Bay 30 is attending to a dismasted catamaran and BB 20 is assisting a 6m centre console. Both vessels are under tow and returning to Rowland Reserve at Bayview.