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

Marine Rescue Merimbula

Locality: Merimbula, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6495 3331

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25.01.2022 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

24.01.2022 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!

24.01.2022 A crew from Marine Rescue Batemans Bay is responding in deteriorating weather conditions to rescue a boater whose 4.5m open runabout is stuck on a sandbank near... the bridge on the Clyde River. The crew of Batemans 20 is heading out in rain, hail and strong wind after the boater called for help on VHF Channel 16. The man tried to walk to shore but found himself stuck in mud and has been instructed to return to his vessel as the tide is rising. The call for help was detected by radio operator Margaret Chu at the Marine Rescue Terrey Hills base, monitoring calls to MR Batemans Bay remotely overnight. The crew of BM 20 is Eris Kennedy and Peter Bladwell, with Don Brewster providing communications support in the unit's radio base.

23.01.2022 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

23.01.2022 National Safe Boating Week starts tomorrow. If you love boating, you’ll know the importance of preparation, safety and responsibility. Each time you’re on the water, you need to live a safe mindset. This National Safe Boating Week, live it by following these simple steps before you set off.... Know it - know the limits of your vessel: www.amsa.gov.au/know-it Service it - keep your boat serviced: www.amsa.gov.au/service-it Pack it - have all necessary safety equipment on board: www.amsa.gov.au/pack-it Check it - check the weather and sea conditions: www.amsa.gov.au/check-it Plan it - plan your trip and Log on / Log off with Marine rescue NSW: www.amsa.gov.au/plan-it Learn it - know the rules that keep you safe: www.amsa.gov.au/learn-it Wear it - wear your lifejacket: www.amsa.gov.au/wear-it Each day from tomorrow until next Friday we will post more information on each of these steps to help you be better prepared and safer out on the water this boating season. Learn more here: https://www.amsa.gov.au/national-safe-boating-week #lifejacket2work #safeboating #safeboatingweek #boating #boatlife #boats #boat

22.01.2022 Missing a tinny? We retrieved this one which was practicing social distancing in the channel. Waiting for you at the Town Jetty - contact Merimbula police in order to be reunited.

20.01.2022 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

19.01.2022 Congratulations to the 31 members of Marine Rescue Merimbula awarded this citation by the NSW Government.

18.01.2022 KNOW IT Today is the first day of National Safe Boating Week, and the first of the steps we will share for the week is 'Know It'. Safe boating means knowing the limits of your vessel. Before you go, make sure your boat is river or seaworthy and appropriate for your chosen activity.... You can get more information here: www.amsa.gov.au/know-it #lifejacket2work #safeboating #safeboatingweek #boating #boatlife #boats #boat

18.01.2022 And an Epirb and lifejackets show their value yet again.

18.01.2022 It has been a busy Christmas Eve morning for our Marine Rescue Batemans Bay volunteers. After being activated for a rescue at the Toll Gates at the entrance to ...Batemans Bay, and then stood down, a second rescue request has seen our Batemans Bay members responding to a 4.5 metre runabout with three people on board that has experienced an engine fire. While the skipper of the runabout was able to extinguish the fire, his vessel is now dead in the water in the channel before the bar. The skipper and his passengers are currently at anchor and safe, with Batemans Bay vessel BB 20, with crew David Murn and John Clements aboard, on its way.

18.01.2022 These furry fellows hanging out at the Narooma Bar this morning get our ‘seal’ of approval. They’re a reminder as we head into whale watching season to keep a look out for wildlife when you are out on the water and to keep a safe distance from seals, whales and dolphins.

17.01.2022 A father and son have been rescued after their flat bottomed punt overturned in windy conditions on the Clyde River at Batemans Bay. A crew from Marine Rescue B...atemans Bay on board rescue vessel Batemans 21 retrieved the pair from the water and righted their boat, which was returned to the Hanging Rock boat ramp. Both were wearing lifejackets.

17.01.2022 Crew training today - towing.

16.01.2022 First Aid training continued today for the Unit, with the focus on Advanced Resuscitation.

15.01.2022 CHECK IT Safe boating means assessing the weather, as well as sea or river conditions, before heading out. Conditions can change quickly, so don’t hesitate to head back in. If in doubt, don’t go out.... Stay tuned into the weather while out on the water. VHF marine radio is the most effective and reliable means of accessing weather information while at sea. For more information: www.amsa.gov.au/check-it #lifejacket2work #safeboating #safeboatingweek #boating #boatlife #boats #boat

14.01.2022 SERVICE IT Safe boating means being a responsible boat owner. Boats need regular maintenance, servicing and safety checks to keep them ship-shape. Equipment failures or vessel breakdowns can result in serious accidents which could endanger your crew and yourself.... Find out more about servicing your vessel here: www.amsa.gov.au/service-it #lifejacket2work #safeboating #safeboatingweek #boating #boatlife #boats #boat

14.01.2022 Continuing coverage of the 2021 SAREX

13.01.2022 National Safe Boating Week starts this Saturday September 26th and runs until Friday October 2nd. If you love getting out on the water, you'll know the importance of preparation, safety and responsibility. Each day over National Safe Boating Week we will post a simple step you can do before setting out to help you have a safer and more enjoyable day on our waterways.... Check out our Facebook page from this Saturday and join us in making this summer the safest ever. #lifejacket2work #safeboating #safeboatingweek #boating #boatlife #boats #boat

12.01.2022 Our friends and supporters in Merimbula Rotary are holding this special New Year's Eve Market on Thursday 31 December. The coins contributed at the Wishing Wells on entry will go directly to assist us with our work. So come along and have a Great Time. See you there!

12.01.2022 May the Force Be With You on the water today. Marine Rescue NSW volunteers = Force For Good. And happy St Florian's Day to all our colleagues in the NSW Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW.

11.01.2022 Although Marine Rescue is substantially funded by the NSW State Government, the assistance and support we are given by local businesses and individuals makes a big difference. Today we presented Certificates of Appreciation to two great supporters. Carol and Grant Kennedy own the Top Pub in Pambula and have been continuing supporters of our work. Long-time Marine Rescue member Jan Dabinett earned her Certificate for her efforts in gathering support donations from local businesses. We thank you for your contribution to our rescue work.

10.01.2022 An important day today for Marine Rescue Merimbula. All boat and radio members complete annual training in first aid to better prepare them for their roles. And today new new members - Matt Drummond and Lloyd Meehan received their ratings as qualified Radio Operators. Welcome to you both

10.01.2022 A long range shot yesterday of HMAS Anzac transiting north through Merimbula Bay whilst whales were active.

10.01.2022 It's enough to put anyone into a spin - having your boat going on a boat ride all by itself! Volunteers from Marine Rescue Ulladulla aboard rescue vessel UL 10 ...used a rope to foul the runaway boat's propeller and stall the motor, bringing its jaunt around Burrill Lake to an abrupt end. The boat was then reunited with the owner who had earlier swum to shore unharmed.

09.01.2022 People are being urged to remain clear of a complex salvage operation involving an 18-metre timber fishing vessel Salvatore V that ran aground at Haywards Beach... last Thursday. NSW Maritime Executive Director Mark Hutchings said the boat, which ran aground four kilometres north of Bermagui, is on track to be removed from the beach later this week, weather and sea conditions permitting. NSW Maritime is leading the coordination of the salvage and working closely with the owner of the vessel, the appointed salvage contractor and insurer to develop a salvage plan to ensure the safe and timely removal of the vessel and debris, Mr Hutchings said. The first priority in salvage operations like these is to remove any fuel and pollutants on board to minimise pollution impacts on the environment. The salvor successfully did this on Friday last week by removing 3000 litres of diesel. Given the state of the vessel, it will not be able to be re-floated. Instead it will need to be broken up and removed using heavy plant and machinery." Mr Hutchings said boat operators should continue to be on the lookout for the any debris that could pose a navigational hazard. We urge people to stay away from the site, which is being monitored by staff, and subject to an enforceable exclusion zone of 30 metres from the boat for public safety," he said. Some larger items such as the fuel tank, foam insulation, timber, floats and other fishing equipment have washed up along the beach. We appreciate the community’s patience during the safe management of this response. The vessel was heading back to port and had four persons on board when it ran aground. No one was injured. Under NSW emergency management arrangements, Transport for NSW Maritime is the lead agency responsible for marine pollution response including the removal of the vessel and shoreline clean up. NSW Maritime is working on this response with Environment Protection Authority, National Parks and Wildlife Service and Bega Valley Council. Members of the public who see any suspected debris on Haywards Beach should report it rather than collect it, by contacting the NSW Maritime Info Line 13 12 36 or report via email to [email protected].

09.01.2022 PACK IT Safe boating means carrying the right safety equipment. You'll need different items depending on your vessel type and whether you're in open or enclosed waters. Make sure your safety equipment is in good condition, your flares and lifejackets are in date and your EPIRB beacon is registered. ... Your passengers’ lives are in your hands. Be a responsible skipper and be prepared. For more information: www.amsa.gov.au/pack-it #lifejacket2work #safeboating #safeboatingweek #boating #boatlife #boats #boat

09.01.2022 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

08.01.2022 TICKETS ON SALE NOW - see us at the Rotary Merimbula New Year's Eve market (Thursday 31 December 10-3) or buy your tickets at the front desk of our great supporter, Merimbula RSL Club.

08.01.2022 If you are thinking of heading offshore this weekend, conditions are going to be hazardous, especially along NSW sourthern and central coastal areas. The Bureau... of Meteorology have forecast a cold front to cross southeast New South Wales on the weekend, bringing strong to gale force southwesterly winds across central and southern parts of the coast. Seas and swell of 3-4 metres will affect parts of the coast, especially southern and central coastal areas. Coastal bars will become hazardous in these conditions. Boaters should consider inshore boating and delaying heading offshore until conditions improve. For the latest coastal forecast: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/map.shtml The image shows modelled swell at midnight on Saturday. (Source: windy.com)

08.01.2022 While alert to COVID-19, Marine Rescue Merimbula and other bases throughout NSW are ready to respond to emergencies and help boaters stay safe on the water over the festive season. Boaters should continue to Log On and Log Off with Marine Rescue NSW via VHF Channel 16 or the free Marine Rescue App. Boaters in trouble on the water can continue to call for help on VHF Channel 16 or on Triple Zero (000)

07.01.2022 A victim of last night severe weather - broke from its mooring. Boat was secured last night and will be recovered today.

06.01.2022 Strong Wind warning for the Eden Coast today, Thursday 24th.

05.01.2022 Our Peter Brown and Bernie Ryan - amongst others

05.01.2022 Merimbula 30 was called this afternoon to rescue a boat with engine problems as it approached the Merimbula bar. Radio Operator Don Paterson took the call and Skipper Peter Brown, crew Sonia Teston and Bernie Ryan were quickly on the scene to take the boat in tow and bring it safely to the public wharf.

05.01.2022 This is what we call a stairway to turquoise heaven. And this heaven is Merimbula, where pristine water like this is just another day on the Sapphire Coast. M...erimbula’s monthly Merimbula Seaside Markets are on today at Ford Park from 8am - 12pm so head over there to support our local makers, movers and groovers! Photo by IG/@i.am.angela.joy Visit NSW Merimbula Visitor Information Centre

03.01.2022 Planning to be out on the water at the Far South Coast? You will want to check the tides (and wind and wave conditions) before venturing out. The Merimbula channel and bar continue to be affected by wind and wave action. While both are still navigable, skippers need to take into account their own ability and their boat capacity, tide and wind conditions. Observe the bar before crossing and, if it's too dangerous, do not attempt to cross it. Skippers are responsible for the ...safety of their crew and themselves. You can get the tide tables for various locations in NSW on the Bureau of Meteorology website: http://www.bom.gov.au/./projects/ntc/nsw_tide_tables.shtmlT The Bureau's Coastal Waters forecast for our area can be found at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/edencoast.shtml Please take care out there.

02.01.2022 With gale force winds on the lakes we received a call for two kayaks and a paddle boat that had been swept into the middle of the lake and were sinking. A pol...ice helicopter and our rescue vessel arrived at the same time. We took the survivors onboard and transported them to a waiting ambulance and also recovered the two kayaks. Permission was obtained to use these images. See more

02.01.2022 Is your lifejacket due for a service? Click the link to register for one of our livestream clinics where we’ll provide step-by-step instruction on how to service your inflatable lifejacket: https://bit.ly/32hbrdW

02.01.2022 Our friends at the Merimbula Big Game and Lakes Angling Club are great supporters of our work - and we are pleased to support them in their Annual Gala Fishing Competition. Details below.

02.01.2022 Transport for NSW’s Maritime crews and the salvage contractor have worked quickly to remove the stranded fishing boat and much of the debris from Haywards Beach.... Clean-up will continue today on the water and along the foreshore. Please report debris sightings to 13 12 36 (option 2). A reminder for boaters to keep a proper lookout, maintain safe speeds and wear a lifejacket that’s in good condition.

02.01.2022 Great effort MR Bermagui