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

Marine Rescue Nambucca

Locality: Nambucca Heads, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6569 4446

Address: 3 Wellington Drive 2448 Nambucca Heads, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 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

24.01.2022 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

24.01.2022 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

24.01.2022 Hi everyone, Ritchies IGA has launched a new Community Benefits program. The program sees Ritchies IGA make regular donations to various local Non-Profit Organisations . Marine Rescue Nambucca is a part of this program. If you shop at Ritchies IGA Nambucca Heads and wish to have Ritchies donate to Marine Rescue Nambucca Please log onto their site via www.ritchies.com.au/loyalty and nominate Marine Rescue Nambucca as your preferred beneficiary. That way each time you shop ...Ritchies will make a donation to us. This will be a great benefit to us, as you may or may not know we are not a Government Organisation, we are a Voluntary group who rely on donations and grants along with some Government Support to provide a vital service to our community who use our various waterways for any water sport activities. Please help us to help you by supporting the Ritchies IGA Community Benefits program and nominate Marine Rescue Nambucca. Thanks See more

24.01.2022 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!

22.01.2022 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

22.01.2022 WEAR IT - safe boating means wearing a life jacketWEAR 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

21.01.2022 Please take care if you are on the water or rock fishing today. Remember a life jacket never spoilt a day on the water, but it might save your life.

21.01.2022 Marine Rescue NSW has appealed to boaters along the NSW coastline to stay off the water this weekend. Deputy Commissioner Alex Barrell said conditions in many a...reas along the coastline were not safe to head out on boats, jet skis or other craft such as kayaks or canoes. We really do urge boaters to stay off the water until conditions clear, he said. There will be huge amounts of debris in the water, both floating and submerged, such as large trees and dead animals, caravans and garden sheds. You don’t want to be hitting anything like that. Not only is it going to damage your boat but a collision can easily fling those on board into the murky and polluted water, risking their lives and their health. Channel markers and other navigational aids will have been washed away or displaced in floodwaters and channels and sandbanks can have completely changed shape since the last time you went out. Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour is warning local boaters of a build-up of sand outside of the boat ramp mouth that is causing boats to bottom out or catch their props as they head out or return. On Thursday night, a crew from Iluka Yamba deployed to save a solo sailor on a yacht with engine failure who was trying to cross the bar into the Clarence River under sail but kept being pushed back out to sea by the murky floodwaters pouring downstream, Deputy Commissioner Barrell said. He thanked MRNSW volunteers who had been working since late last week to support flood operations, many in areas far from home. They have evacuated residents and their pets, filled sandbags, conducted welfare checks and in one case, ensured an elderly woman received food and other essential supplies after rescuing her son and a mate from a tree after they got stuck trying to reach her in a kayak on the flooded Manning River, he said. We thank them all for the commitment to serving the community, whenever and wherever they are called upon. Photo by Sam Hennigan via @9NewsAUS

19.01.2022 Welcome to Marine Rescue TV Season 1, Episode 4. In this episode, join Phil Campbell from Marine Rescue NSW as he visits the Bureau of Meteorology Sydney office to find out about its many weather and marine products. We'll then hear from Mark Sundin from Expedition Kayaks on the safety gear to carry on your kayak or canoe and finally, fishing guru Michael Guest gives us some advice on how to safely cross coastal bars. ... Click here to watch our informative fourth episode: https://youtu.be/BKFEhjfUJAs

17.01.2022 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!

17.01.2022 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

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15.01.2022 We have just completed some further upgrades to our base to ensure the safety of anyone visiting our base and of course to provide as safe a work place for our volunteers as we possibly can. I think it also greatly improves the aesthetics of our boat & rwc storage areas. Great work by our Properties Officer Barry, our Unit Commander Gary and our Deputy Unit Commander Colin.

15.01.2022 Volunteers from six Marine Rescue NSW units have provided vital support to flood operations on the Mid North Coast over the past 24 hours, while further south, ...units have responded to emergencies and kept watch on swollen, dirty waterways. Crews from Marine Rescue Port Macquarie, Marine Rescue Crowdy Harrington and Marine Rescue Camden Haven have evacuated residents aged from six months to 93 years from flooded homes and caravan parks last night and today. Members of Marine Rescue Ulladulla, Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes and Marine Rescue Broken Bay have provided out-of-area support from a staging point at Taree South. Commissioner Stacey Tannos thanked all the volunteers for their efforts in heavy rainfall and on hazardous waterways as part of the emergency response to assist the community in this time of need. He also thanked members who had maintained radio operations, covered shifts for crews on out-of-area deployments and who faced the lengthy and messy clean-up of their flooded bases and homes. Floodwaters have inundated Marine Rescue Nambucca, MR Camden Haven and MR Port Macquarie bases, with some Camden Haven volunteers' homes and vehicles also flooded. "Our volunteers' greatest strength is their commitment to serving our community, no matter the circumstances," the Commissioner said. "They, along with all the members of the emergency services, are doing a mighty job in these conditions and I thank them all for their determination and persistence." Crews from MR Port Macquarie were tasked this morning to evacuate up to 100 people from the Riverside Resort caravan park, doorknocking residents before transporting a dozen people who chose to leave back to the town's marina. The unit also transported a council employee to carry out repairs to a damaged cable on the Settlement Point ferry, secured a sea plane, jetty, boats and house boat adrift and attended a semi-submerged boat on the local canals. In three separate operations, MR Crowdy Harrington evacuated four women, including a 78 and 93-year-old, to safety with family members. With local roads rendered impassable by floodwaters, MR Camden Haven was tasked to medi-vac a pregnant woman from the Diamond Waters caravan park but found she had made her way safely to hospital. Two people were evacuated from the nearby Dunbogan caravan park. Late this afternoon, members of MR Broken Bay chipped in to help their colleagues from the Forster Pacific Palms SES Unit fill sandbags as part of preparations for potential local flooding. Further south, MR Tuggerah Lakes headed out to investigate the welfare of two windsurfers whom a member of the public had reported to be struggling in the conditions. The pair declined assistance. Marine Rescue Hawkesbury spent the afternoon on a search for a missing man who has not been seen since 8pm yesterday without finding any trace of the 74-year-old. Marine Rescue Cottage Point was called to pump out a waterlogged boat sinking on a mooring at Clareville but as soon as it emptied, it immediately refilled. Marine Rescue Middle Harbour and Marine Rescue Port Jackson were on patrol on a quiet but swirling Sydney Harbour, keeping watch for boats that had come loose from moorings, debris posing navigational hazards or boaters in trouble. A cruiser that washed on to Balmoral Beach could not be retrieved on the falling tide.

15.01.2022 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

15.01.2022 Rescue vessels from Marine Rescue Nambucca, Trial Bay & Coffs Harbour were activated about 09:45am this morning after a report was received re a vessel taking on water approximately 8 Nm to sea east of Nambucca Heads. Rescue vessels made their way to the last known location of the stricken vessel but were unable to locate it. Trial Bay vessel was first on scene & commenced a search. A short time later they located 2 persons in the water wearing life jackets. It was establish...ed they were from the missing vessel & were the only persons on board. They advised their vessel had sunk resulting in them having to abandon the vessel and enter the water. Both persons were taken on board the Trial Bay Rescue vessel to be conveyed to South West Rocks to a waiting Ambulance for assessment. Both the Nambucca & Coffs Harbour Rescue vessels returned to their respective bases. A fine example of multiple Marine Rescue Units working together to achieve a great outcome. Thanks to our Skipper Vaughn Thompsett & Crew, Gary Nichols & Theo Ceapa, Radio Ops Barry Flynn & Colin Cracknell.

14.01.2022 There were many many people who gave up their time to support the extraordinary efforts of our fire fighters during this fire emergency. Many towns and villages were directly impacted with lives lost. There were many reports of very brave actions some which cost the lives of firefighters but many that saved many lives and properties. I am humbled to report that 6 of our members from Marine Rescue Nambucca are among the 365 Marine Rescue NSW personnel who are to receive this... prestigious award. I will not reveal their names at this time until we have a set date and a venue where we can ensure Social Distancing to keep everyone safe yet still afford the appropriate dignity the presentation of these awards deserve. Well done Marine Rescue Nambucca.

13.01.2022 The March episode of MRTV is out! In this episode, find out how to use an orange smoke flare to attract attention in an emergency. Fishing guru Michael Guest reviews the safety equipment you should carry on board your boat, and join our Botany Port Hacking volunteers at a community boating event celebrating the days of polished brass, steam power and varnished wood that also promoted the importance of Logging On and Off with Marine Rescue NSW. Remember to like and subscribe t...o our YouTube channel and to share our video on your Facebook page! Episode https://youtu.be/y12n9Sc6qfo

13.01.2022 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

12.01.2022 Are you heading out on the water this weekend? The weather might be warming up, but water temperatures are still quite cool along much of the NSW coast, with te...mperatures off Sydney at just 17 degrees. You can get the latest sea temperatures http://www.bom.gov.au/produc/IDYOC052.NSW.SSTAnalysis.shtml from the Bureau of Meteorology website. If you fall into cold water, cold shock can set in very quickly and you’re at risk of catching hypothermia. If you do end up in cold water, wearing a lifejacket could save your life. Keep yourself and your crewmates safe - wear a lifejacket while out on the water and remember to Log On and Log Off with Marine Rescue NSW. More information on the risk of cold water is available here: https://maritimemanagement.transport.nsw.gov.au//index.html

11.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who participated in our Help Us Help You VHF Marine Radio Giveaway and congratulations to our final winners Ted D (Greater Sydney), Billy E (Hunter Central Coast), David M (Mid North Coast), Jennifer G (Monaro), Peter S (Illawarra), Rodney B (Northern Rivers). While we're all safer right now at home, we can report that since we kicked off our giveaway in March we have had more than 3,000 entries and 36 more vessels across NSW will soon boast VHF marine ...radios on board, helping them stay safer on the water once life has gone back to normal. Everyone is a winner when we're all safe. With a discount for all competition entrants, you can join our 36 winners by making the switch to VHF once life on the water returns to normal. Keep an eye on your inboxes from April 14th! Special thanks to Raymarine and Barrenjoey Marine Electrics for their support.

11.01.2022 Thank you to all the boaters who are staying home to keep everyone safer. As a special thank you to everyone who entered but missed out on the chance to win in our Help Us Help You VHF Marine Radio Giveaway, we'd like to help you switch to VHF for less! Check your inboxes for an exclusive 20% discount on any Raymarine VHF Marine Radio model courtesy of Barrenjoey Marine Electrics. ... When the time comes to head back out on the water, you’ll be ready to make every journey safer.

11.01.2022 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

10.01.2022 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: www.amsa.gov.au/national-safe-boating-week #lifejacket2work #safeboating #safeboatingweek #boating #boatlife #boats #boat

10.01.2022 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/news-m/marine-rescue-tv/ 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.

10.01.2022 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.

06.01.2022 A crew from Marine Rescue Nambucca were called out on Monday afternoon to assist a broken down 5m runabout stranded in the Nambucca river near the bar. The vessel was taken under tow by Marine Rescue Vessel Nambucca 20 and taken to the Bellwood Park boat ramp. Apart from the mechanical issue the vessel was undamaged and no person injured. Well done guys another example of volunteers saving lives on the water.

05.01.2022 Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Stacey Tannos and Deputy Commissioner Alex Barrell are visiting units on the Mid North Coast to thank volunteers for their effort...s during the recent floods and inspect damage to flooded unit facilities. After meeting members at Marine Rescue Port Macquarie and Marine Rescue Camden Haven yesterday afternoon, they have dropped in to Marine Rescue Nambucca this morning.

03.01.2022 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.

02.01.2022 MRTV is out - grab a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy this month's episode, with great stories on our support for the recent floods, how we work with helicopter emergency services, and tips from fishing guru Michael Guest on Logging On and Off.

02.01.2022 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