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Marine Rescue Port Kembla

Locality: Port Kembla, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4274 4455

Address: Hill 60 SARCC, Port Kembla 2505 Port Kembla, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Clean up crews led by NSW Maritime are back out on the beaches and bays of NSW after several confirmed sightings of more debris from the APL England shipping co...ntainer incident that occurred in May. NSW Maritime A/ Executive Director Alex Barrell said teams to the north and south of Sydney were responding after members of the public sent through pictures and alerted the hotline late yesterday and this morning. We have multiple teams now cleaning up the shipping container parts, face masks and plastic food containers which have recently washed up at Cronulla and Boat Harbour, and around the Royal National Park at Burning Palms, Garie and Era Beaches, Mr Barrell said. Additionally, there are also confirmed reports of debris coming ashore at Forresters Beach and Maitland Bay on the Central Coast and as far away as Lord Howe Island. Sea conditions along with recent wild weather appear to have stirred up containers on the ocean floor. Skippers should remain vigilant and keep a proper lookout as there is now a greater possibility of encountering container pieces that are submerged, semi-submerged or floating. Modelling is being used to determine likely impacts with increased inspections being carried out as a result. Mr Barrell said while the reports of debris and containers had slowed considerably in recent weeks, clean up resourcing would be maintained as part of the NSW Government’s commitment and responsibilities in protecting the coastline. NSW Maritime will continue to maintain the capability to quickly mobilise crews when notified about debris by members of the community, he said. The container ship APL England lost 50 containers 73 kilometres off Sydney in waters around two kilometres deep on May 24. Debris started to wash ashore two days later. Members of the public who find debris or see containers are asked to call 13 12 36 (Option 2) or email [email protected]

25.01.2022 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

25.01.2022 Volunteers from Marine Rescue Tuross have been shocked by the discovery this morning that their rescue vessel, Tuross 20, has been senselessly vandalised overni...ght. The vessel is off the water for urgent repairs after a large rock was thrown through the vessel’s windscreen. Marine Rescue NSW Monaro Regional Operations Manager Glenn Sullivan said arrangements had been quickly put in place when the damage was discovered to ensure that the safety of the local boating community was maintained while the repairs were carried out. Neighbouring units at Batemans Bay to the north and Narooma to the south will cover the waterways for their Tuross colleagues. Mr Sullivan said the irresponsible and thoughtless vandals had potentially placed lives at risk. Anyone with information on the damage is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Reports to CrimeStoppers can be made anonymously.

25.01.2022 One of our longest serving radio operators Barry Weston talks to the Illawarra Mercury about the history of Port Kembla Harbour and the day it was officially opened. https://www.illawarramercury.com.au//a-massive-job-diggin/

24.01.2022 Congratulations to Gordon and Matt who both recently qualified as a Radio Operators. They will join the team at Hill 60 SARCC maintaining a continuous radio watch for the boaters of the Illawarra.

20.01.2022 Our volunteers were busy over the weekend not only on the water and on the airwaves but cooking up a storm at Bunnings Kembla Grange. Thanks to everyone who came and supported us!

19.01.2022 Ready to hit the water this weekend? This weekend is shaping up as the warmest since early May. If you're heading out on the water for the first time in a while, here are a few tips for a safe weekend's boating: - check your boat is in good condition and has a full tank of fuel... - stay Covid-safe by, where practicable, maintaining a physical distance of 1.5 metres from those on board not part of your household, and when onshore, do not gather in groups of more than 10 people such as at a wharf or launch area - Log On when you leave and Log Off when you return on VHF Ch16 or via the free MarineRescue app Happy boating!

19.01.2022 Our new vessel is coming along very nicely!

18.01.2022 Today we are celebrating Thank a First Responder Day. MRNSW volunteers are committed to serving their communities and responding to emergencies every single day. In 2020, while supporting their communities through bushfires, floods and COVID-19, their dedication to their mission of saving lives on the water has not faltered. Join us today in saying thank you to our first responders! https://firstresponderday.fortemaustralia.org.au/

18.01.2022 More containers lost from the APL England were spotted off the NSW Central Coast over the weekend. This map shows the latest sightings and an AUSCOAST warning r...emains in effect http://ow.ly/houU50A3Ca3 Vessel operators should exercise extreme caution when navigating in this area. Learn more about this incident: http://ow.ly/Ec5g50A3Ca2

18.01.2022 Marine Rescue crews have towed a 9m Catamaran into Port Kembla after it was ripped from its moorings by floodwaters in the Shoalhaven River and dragged out to sea and drifted north to Bass Point. #WINNews6pm

18.01.2022 Three crews from Marine Rescue Port Kembla and Marine Rescue Shellharbour have deployed on the continuing air-sea search following a boat capsize near Bulli Point on the Illawarra coastline last night. Rescue vessels Port Kembla 30, Port Kembla 20 and Shellharbour 30 are searching offshore between Bellambi and Austinmer. About 6.20pm yesterday (Saturday 6 June 2020), a boat carrying four people capsized near Bulli Point.... Officers from Wollongong Police District with assistance from the Marine Area Command - NSW Police Force, PolAir, Marine Rescue Port Kembla, Toll Ambulance Rescue helicopter and Surf Life Saving NSW launched a search operation. About 8pm, two men aged 31 and 23, were pulled from the water by the helicopter and taken to Wollongong hospital in a stable condition. Due to conditions, the search for the missing 5-year-old boy and 28-year-old man was suspended at midnight, before continuing this morning.

17.01.2022 Today is World Radio Day! Thanks to all our Marine Rescue NSW radio operators for their vital service to our boating community. Our radio team is on the air 24/...7, listening for distress calls from boaters in trouble on the water and making sure help is quickly on the way. Throughout January, our operators took a radio call every 90 seconds, Logging On boaters, providing up-to-date weather and sea conditions and coordinating 809 rescue missions. You can join our radio team in their work to save lives on the water. To find out how, visit https://www.marinerescuensw.com.au/become-a-volunteer/

17.01.2022 Two men rescued after boat capsizes near Port Kembla Thursday, 27 August 2020 06:01:06 AM Two men have been rescued after spending at least two hours in the water in the Illawarra region.... About 5.50pm yesterday (Wednesday 26 August 2020), emergency services were called to water off Purry Burry Point, Primbee, following reports a boat had capsized. Police were told two men aged 44 and 60 had been fishing when their vessel overturned two hours earlier, throwing them into the water. The men remained in the water until a member of the public contacted police. Officers from Lake Illawarra Police District, assisted by the Marine Area Command and NSW Ambulance paramedics, attended and retrieved the men from the water. They were both treated at the scene, before the older man was airlifted to Wollongong Hospital. Their conditions are not reported to be life-threatening. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages. NSWPF Media Release -----------------------------

17.01.2022 Exciting news for Marine Rescue NSW today with the announcement that Australia's first dedicated marine rescue training centre will be developed on the site of ...the State Headquarters in a $12 million investment to ensure there are more skilled rescuers ready to save lives on the water. Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott MP joined Attorney General and Cronulla MP Mark Speakman at the Hungry Point Reserve, where the Marine Rescue NSW Training Academy will be established. "This state of the art facility will ensure we have more fully trained first responders on the marine radio airwaves and water to rescue boaters in trouble," Mr Elliott said. "The NSW Government is a proud supporter of MRNSW volunteers, which is why we have invested an additional $37.6 million for new vessels, improved operating facilities and enhancements to the marine radio network." Mr Speakman said the Training Academy would ensure the preservation of the heritage values of the Hungry Point Reserve and continue its use for maritime-related activities, while maintaining public access to the site's open parkland. "This project will protect the history of the reserve, stretching back to the earliest Indigenous inhabitants living here on Port Hacking, through to its later use as a migrant hostel and the Department of Primary Industries fisheries research centre," he said. MRNSW Commissioner Stacey Tannos said the Academy would help make boating safer on NSW waterways by sustaining volunteer marine rescue services. 'The Hungry Point Reserve offers a once in a generation opportunity to establish a marine rescue centre of excellence," he said. "This is another milestone for MRNSW, coming at the end of our 10th anniversary year and soon after National Volunteers Week." The Academy will include a large lecture/meeting room, smaller classrooms equipped with marine simulators and other technological learning tools, practical outdoor training areas and pool, accommodation and meal facilities. It will cater for up to 100 trainees a week. With concept drawings of the Academy unveiled this morning, Commissioner Tannos said extensive discussions with the Reserve managers, residents and approval authorities were required before final plans were designed and the Academy's development could begin.

17.01.2022 An excellent example of why registering your EPIRB is so important

17.01.2022 Body of child recovered from capsized boat near Wollongong Sunday, 07 June 2020 08:54:06 AM The body of a child has been recovered from a capsized boat during a search near Wollongong today.... About 6.20pm yesterday (Saturday 6 June 2020), a boat carrying four people capsized near Bulli Point. Officers from Wollongong Police District with assistance from the Marine Area Command, PolAir, the Toll Ambulance helicopter, Marine Rescue and Surf Life Saving NSW commenced a search. About 8pm, two men aged 31 and 23, were pulled from the water by the Toll Ambulance Helicopter and taken to Wollongong hospital for treatment; they have since been released. Due to conditions, the search was suspended at 12am (Sunday 7 June 2020), for the two other people reported missing a five-year-old boy and a 28-year-old man. The capsized boat was towed into Port Kembla Harbour early this morning, where Police Divers located the body of a five-year-old boy. The search continues to locate the missing man. NSWPF Media Release Marine Rescue NSW

16.01.2022 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

15.01.2022 Father's Day is on Sunday 6 September and if your father likes to get out on a boat, how about a gift he'll love that also keeps him safe? A lifejacket and a VHF marine radio are two must have items for every sailor - so hop online today and grab your dad a gift that he'll be grateful for - and that might just save his life!

15.01.2022 Congratulations to our fearless Unit Commander Kevin who was recently presented with the 10 year long service medal. Congratulations Kevin! L- R: UC Kevin, ROM Bruce

15.01.2022 Police have located and spoken with the owner of the kayak. He lost the kayak when he was coming out of the lake and was unaware that it had been recovered by police over the weekend.

15.01.2022 Emergency services have expressed their disappointment at two men who were rescued from Lake Illawarra last night. The pair were heavily intoxicated and stranded on top of their vessel for more than two hours. #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm

15.01.2022 Avast ye land-lubbers! Did ye know that today is International Talk Like a Pirate Day? And there's no better crew on the high seas than the swashbuckling lads and lasses of Marine Rescue NSW. They sail the briny deep, mighty rivers and takes of our state in weather fair and foul, helping those whose vessels have foundered and bringing them safely to shore.... In the past year they've sailed 2,700 missions and rescued nearly 7,000 people - not for a treasure chest of doubloons or pieces of eight, but to help those in need on the water. This International Talk Like a Pirate Day, when you hit the water, Log on when you head out and Log off when you return on VHF Ch 16 or on the free MarineRescue app. Thank-ee. Arrrrrr!

14.01.2022 Crews from Marine Rescue Port Kembla and Marine Rescue Shellharbour are deploying to search for a possible missing person in the water after an unattended kayak... was located at Honeycomb Rocks at Port Kembla. Rescue vessels Port Kembla 30 and Shellharbour 30 are joining the Port Kembla Water Police to search the area, which is beneath the Port Kembla unit's HIll 60 radio base. It is understood no one has been reported missing at this stage and the kayak could have been blown into the water by yesterday afternoon's southerly buster.

13.01.2022 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

12.01.2022 Crew members from Marine Rescue Port Kembla and Marine Rescue Shellharbour have today been thanked for their response to the boating accident that claimed two lives on the Illawarra coastline on Saturday night. MRNSW Director of Operations Andrew Cribb and Illawarra Regional Operations Manager Bruce Mitchell have met with crew members for a critical incident debrief. Mr Cribb extended Marine Rescue NSW's condolences to the family and friends of the two victims of Saturday nig...ht's accident. Two men were rescued but a five-year-old boy and 28-year-old man lost their lives when their runabout capsized near Bulli Point about 6.20pm. "This was a terrible tragedy and we are holding the families of this very small boy and the man who also died in our thoughts today," Mr Cribb said. "Operations in traumatic circumstances such as this also take a heavy toll on the members of the emergency services who respond and we thank not only our own members but all the emergency services who worked professionally and compassionately to rescue the two men on Saturday night and return the two victims to their families. "Our volunteers perform a vital role on behalf of the community and it is important that we thank them for this and ensure they receive the support they need." The crew of rescue vessel Port Kembla 30 was quickly on scene with other emergency services on Saturday night after members of the public reported hearing calls for help coming from the water. About 8pm, two men aged 31 and 23, were pulled from the water by the Toll Ambulance Helicopter and taken to Wollongong hospital for treatment while the search continued for the missing boy and man. Port Kembla 30 towed the runabout into Port Kembla Harbour, where Police Divers located the boy's body. Port Kembla 30, Port Kembla 20 and Shellharbour 30 yesterday joined the continuing air-sea search, with SH 30 recovering the man's body from the water near Corrimal about 1.10pm. MR Shellharbour crew members attending the debrief today were Gerard Kelly, Unit Commander Richard O'Connor, Peter Anderson and Gary Ferrier (Roger Eager did not attend), along with MR Port Kembla skippers and crew members Graeme McCrudden, Trevor Brownlee and Unit Commander Kevin Bradley. Police will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner and have urged any witnesses or anyone who saw the boat in the area on Saturday to come forward.

12.01.2022 UPDATE: A crew from Marine Rescue Port Kembla is towing a boat located off the Bulli Rock Pool, north of Wollongong, back to shore. The crew of rescue vessel Po...rt Kembla 30 earlier joined an air and sea search off Bulli Beach, along with NSW Police Force boat WP 23 and the Toll Ambulance Rescue helicopter. The operation was launched after members of the public reported hearing calls for help from the water. The Police vessel remains on scene.

11.01.2022 Six boaters safely back to shore. A crew from Marine Rescue Port Kembla has returned this 5.2m fibreglass runabout to Bellambi Harbour after it broke down offsh...ore earlier tonight. Meanwhile, a team from Marine Rescue Cottage Point, Neil Jones, John Bensley, David Leonard and Carl Bennett, has made it back into Pittwater on a mission to rescue a boat with three people on board that was adrift 15nm east of Barrenjoey Head. The boat has been returned to Homeport Marina at Church Point and Cottage Point 30 is returning to base. Marine Rescue Jervis Bay has arrived back to Murrays Beach boat ramp with a 7m cruiser that broke down with two people on board 20nm east of Jervis Bay. It was rescued in a joint mission with Marine Rescue Ulladulla.

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

11.01.2022 A fleet of Marine Rescue NSW vessels is sweeping across Jervis Bay on a search and rescue mission this morning. The vessels and crews from six units in the Illa...warra region are not responding to a life-threatening emergency but are staging a coordinated search exercise as part of their training to ensure they're rescue-ready for the summer boating season. Almost 40 rescue vessel Leading Crew members and radio operators from Marine Rescue Port Kembla, Marine Rescue Shoalhaven, Marine Rescue Jervis Bay, Marine Rescue Sussex Inlet, Marine Rescue Ulladulla and Marine Rescue Kioloa are taking part. The exercise began with a briefing at the MR Jervis Bay base this morning before the crews headed out on the water, navigating in a parallel search pattern to locate four pre-deployed targets. Photos: MR Ulladulla Unit Commander David Hall.

10.01.2022 Another great achievement with Geoff achieving Leading Crew after passing the gruelling operational assessment. Congratulations Geoff!

10.01.2022 UPDATE: The search for a kayaker feared missing off Port Kembla has been suspended and MRNSW crews stood down. EARLIER: Volunteers from Marine Rescue Port Kembl...a and Marine Rescue Shellharbour are scouring the Illawarra coastline as part of a multi-agency operation to find the owner of a kayak found overturned at Port Kembla this morning. See more

10.01.2022 It's Father's Day! A happy Father's Day to all the dads in Marine Rescue NSW, and to all of the other dads out there. We hope you have a great day! And if you're heading out on the water to try out that boating-related Father's Day gift, make sure you Log On when you leave and Log Off when you return on VHF Ch 16 or on the free MarineRescue app.

09.01.2022 These strange, shiny metal constructions may not look like much at the moment, but over the next few months they'll turn into two of our newest rescue vessels. The first two show fabrication on the new vessel for Marine Rescue Port Kembla, PK 31, and the second two images show fabrication on Marine Rescue Evans Head's new vessel, EH 31. We'll show updates as they come through so you can join in the excitement as the vessels gradually take shape.... #Marinerescueevanshead #marinerescueportkembla

09.01.2022 Welcome back, team! COVID-19 restrictions on Marine Rescue NSW operations were eased this week, with our volunteers now able to return to their rostered duties... and training activities. Enhanced cleaning and hygiene protocols remain in place and social distancing still needs to be observed in units, with a maximum of 20 people for rostered duties, training courses, unit inductions and meetings. Like their colleagues in our 43 other units, the volunteers at Marine Rescue Point Danger have been eager to get back into training. Crew member Todd Stoll was at the boat shed early this morning before both the unit's vessels swung out on to the Tweed River to start a day of Crew and Leading Crew training activities. Thanks to all our volunteers for playing their parts in keeping themselves, their team members and the community safe - while still maintaining our life-saving services - throughout this pandemic. Thanks, too, to the boaters who stayed safe by staying home to help protect their own and our first responders' health and wellbeing. Look out for our crews out on the water again and remember to make every journey safer by Logging On and Off with MRNSW via VHF Channel 16 or the free MarineRescue App.

09.01.2022 A crew from Marine Rescue Port Kembla is deploying to rescue two people on board a boat broken down off Bellambi on the Illawarra coastline. Rescue vessel Port Kembla 30 will return the 5.2m fibreglass runabout to Bellambi Harbour. Meanwhile, Port Kembla 20 is heading to the entrance to Lake Illawarra to respond to another incident.

08.01.2022 Smiles all round as Jeff is presented with his Leading Crew qualification. Congratulations Jeff!

08.01.2022 Marine Rescue NSW radio bases are broadcasting warnings to boaters on the Illawarra coastline to exercise extreme caution and keep a careful lookout for contain...ers and debris floating offshore about 26nm east of Gerringong. The containers and refuse - from the APL England, which lost 50 containers overboard about 36nm east of Port Botany on Sunday, May 24 - are moving in a south-westerly direction. Their location was reported by a fisherman who almost collided with them. Water current modelling (below) shows the containers and debris are likely to wash ashore between Beecroft Head and Point Perpendicular at the entrance to Jervis Bay in the next 72 hours. Floating or partially submerged shipping containers and debris could pose a serious navigation hazard to boaters in the area. Boaters should keep a proper lookout and exercise extreme caution. Ensure everyone on board is wearing a lifejacket. Any sighting of containers or debris should be reported to NSW Maritime on 13 12 36.

08.01.2022 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 MarineRescue App

07.01.2022 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's Sydney offi...ce 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

06.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for people in South Coast and parts of Illawarra, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains Forecast ...Districts. HEAVY RAIN, FLOODING AND STRONG WINDS POSSIBLE FOR THE SOUTH COAST THIS WEEKEND A low pressure system is forecast to deepen within a trough near the New South Wales coast today. This low looks set to linger throughout the weekend, bringing very wet and windy conditions to the southern half of the coast and adjacent ranges. HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING and RIVERINE FLOODING is possible along the South Coast, southern parts of the Illawarra and eastern parts of the Snowy Mountains and Southern Tablelands forecast districts on Saturday. Heavy rainfall is likely to continue throughout Sunday and possibly into early Monday, as the low pressure system lingers nearby. Embedded thunderstorm activity along the coastal fringe on Saturday may also locally enhance rainfall, leading to FLASH FLOODING. A Flood Watch is current for the South Coast river catchments. This includes the risk of Moderate to Major flooding. See http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/flood/floodwatch1.shtml for more information. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are also possible along the coastal fringe of the South Coast district from Saturday evening. Locations which may be affected include Nowra, Batemans Bay, Eden, Bega, Moruya Heads and Bombala. Severe weather is no longer occurring in the South West Slopes district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. Follow advice from the NSW SES to help protect yourself and your property.

06.01.2022 The build for PK31 a 10m Naiad is progressing well at Yamba Welding & Engineering Pty Ltd this week. Exciting things to come!

06.01.2022 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

06.01.2022 Body of man recovered from capsized boat near Wollongong The body of a man has been recovered from a capsized boat during a search near Wollongong today. About 6.20pm yesterday (Saturday 6 June 2020), a boat carrying four people capsized near Bulli Point.... Officers from Wollongong Police District with assistance from the Marine Area Command, PolAir, the Toll Ambulance helicopter, Marine Rescue NSW and Surf Life Saving NSW commenced a search. About 8pm, two men aged 31 and 23, were pulled from the water by the Toll Ambulance Helicopter and taken to Wollongong hospital for treatment; they have since been released. Due to conditions, the search was suspended at 12am (Sunday 7 June 2020), for the two other people reported missing. The capsized boat was towed into Port Kembla Harbour early this morning, where Police Divers located the body of a five-year-old boy. The body of a man was recovered from the water near Corrimal about 1.10pm today. While he has not been formally identified, it’s believed to be the body of the missing 28-year-old. The search has now been concluded. Police will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner. As inquiries continue, any witnesses or anyone who saw the boat in the area yesterday is urged to come forward. NSWPF Media Release Marine Rescue NSW

06.01.2022 A crew from Marine Rescue Port Kembla has joined an air and sea search off Bulli Beach, north of Wollongong. Rescue vessel Port Kembla 30, NSW Police Force boat... WP 23 and the Toll Ambulance Rescue helicopter responded after members of the public reported hearing calls for help from the water. Helicopter flight track below:

05.01.2022 Another progress update from our friends at Yamba Welding & Engineering Pty Ltd. Our new build ‘PK31’ is making great progress!

04.01.2022 A search is continuing off the Illawarra coastline after an overturned kayak was located near Port Kembla this morning. Crews from Marine Rescue Shellharbour an...d Marine Rescue Port Kembla are on the water, along with the Marine Area Command - NSW Police Force and Surf Life Saving NSW. The PolAir helicopter also is on scene. About 8.30am today (Saturday, November 21), a member of the public sighted an overturned kayak and flotation bag in the water near Olympic Boulevard at Port Kembla. Officers from Wollongong Police District were contacted and commenced inquiries into the incident. The kayak and flotation bag containing car keys were retrieved from the water. The kayak is described as being white and blue in colour. Anyone with information is urged to contact police immediately. Contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.

04.01.2022 July was another busy month for our MRNSW volunteers. Over the month, they performed 168 rescues, 59 of which were in response to life endangering emergencies. ... The busiest unit was Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie which launched 25 rescue missions in July, followed by Marine Rescue Hawkesbury with 11 rescues. They were followed by Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking and Marine Rescue Port Stephens with 10, Marine Rescue Batemans Bay, Marine Rescue Port Jackson and Marine Rescue Shoalhaven with 8 and Marine Rescue Cottage Point and Marine Rescue Point Danger with 7 rescues. Another month of great work by our volunteers.

02.01.2022 Four people are spending the night on board their boat on Lake Illawarra after getting stuck on a sandbar. A crew from Marine Rescue Port Kembla has responded b...ut the boat's position has prevented the rescue vessel from getting closer than 300 metres. The passengers are safe. A Port Kembla crew will return at first light.

02.01.2022 UPDATE: A crew from Marine Rescue Port Kembla has been activated to support a rescue vessel from Marine Rescue Shellharbour towing a 9m catamaran in to Port Kem...bla. Port Kembla 30 will shadow the two vessels into harbour and assist in manoeuvring the large yacht on to a mooring in the event that it lost its rudders as it drifted 17nm north from Shoalhaven Heads to Bass Point overnight.

02.01.2022 A volunteer from Marine Rescue Jervis Bay has paid the ultimate price while serving our community and has died on duty. Vale John Gallimore, who suffered a med...ical episode while on duty as a Radio Operator at the unit yesterday afternoon. Despite the very best efforts of a fellow volunteer and NSW Ambulance paramedics, Mr Gallimore was unable to be saved. A member since January 2010, Mr Gallimore was a skilled and experienced volunteer, holding the senior qualifications of Coxswain and Watch Officer. He was also the unit’s Membership Officer. Flags at all Marine Rescue NSW premises are today flying at half-mast. Commissioner Stacey Tannos extended his condolences to Mr Gallimore’s partner and family members on behalf of Marine Rescue NSW. Our thoughts are today with John’s family, friends and colleagues at Marine Rescue Jervis Bay, he said. This is a sad day for all of us at Marine Rescue NSW. John’s death is a loss for us and for our community, especially those who enjoy boating on the South Coast. John’s commitment to our mission of saving lives on the water was unwavering, both as a skipper rescuing those in trouble on Jervis Bay and its surrounding waterways and a Radio Operator watching over boaters for their safe return to shore, as he was doing at the time of his passing. John was a valued and much-loved member of his unit, whose contribution, leadership and abilities will be missed. He had gained our senior qualifications as a Coxswain and Watch Officer and on top of his operational duties, he also took on additional responsibilities as his unit’s Membership Officer, caring for his fellow volunteers. But above all of that, he was a loving partner and father. The dedication of our volunteers to our community and our organisation is never taken for granted but today I again thank each of our members for their service and fortitude and John’s family for sharing him with us all.

02.01.2022 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

02.01.2022 UPDATE: The skipper of this vessel has subsequently reported that he was able to make it back to shore before his boat sank. The crew of Port Kembla 30 has been... stood down. A good result. A crew from Marine Rescue Port Kembla is responding to a boat taking on water with three people on board off the Seacliff Bridge at Stanwell Park on the Illawarra coastline. The skipper of the fibreglass half-cabin runabout called the unit's Hill 60 radio base to raise the alarm. The crew of Port Kembla 30 is preparing to head north up the coastline.

01.01.2022 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

01.01.2022 Launched this morning by Marine Rescue Commissioner Stacey Tannos, MRTV is our new online monthly online video magazine, showcasing our professionally skilled a...nd 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.

01.01.2022 One man is dead and another is critical after being swept off rocks at Port Kembla this evening at the same location where three men drowned three weeks ago. Em...ergency services were alerted after three men were swept into the sea just before 7pm (Friday 12 February 2021), at Hill 60 near Fishermans Beach. Officers from Lake Illawarra Police District along with the Toll Rescue Helicopter crew, Surf Lifesaving IRB crew, and Highway Patrol attended the scene and began searching for the men. A Highway Patrol officer entered the sea with a flotation device and swam out to the men, along with a member of the public. Two men and the officer were retrieved from the water by the IRB crew, who transported them to Port Kembla beach. CPR was initiated on one of the men; however, he died at the scene. The police officer and the second man were not injured. The Toll Helicopter crew winched the third man to safety; he has now been transported to Wollongong Hospital where he is reported to be in a critical condition. Two other police officers suffered minor injuries during the rescue operation. There is no further information available at this time on the identities of the men and inquiries are now underway. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.