Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking in Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia | Medical and health

Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking

Locality: Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia

Address: 202 Nicholson Parade 2230 Cronulla, NSW, Australia

Website: http://mrnswbph.com

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25.01.2022 Fit out of the 12.5m Naiad for Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking (BH30) is motoring along nicely with launch day just around the corner !

25.01.2022 A crew from Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking has joined the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service in an operation to try to free an entangled whale off Sydne...ys Royal National Park. The crew of Port Hacking 30 is on scene about 300 metres off Wattamolla, south of Port Hacking, with NPWS and NSW Maritime vessels. The whale is believed to be anchored to the seabed, possibly by fishing debris, but is still alive and breathing. The crew of PH 30, Unit Commander Noel Parkinson, Jeff OBrien and Greater Sydney Regional Operations Manager Glenn Evans, will provide all possible support to the National Parks personnel in a bid to free this giant of the deep.

24.01.2022 Our coastline was battered by large and powerful swells today and we are expecting more of the same over the next few days. A Hazardous Surf Warning remains in place for Thursday 16 July for the Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast. NSW Police Force, Marine Area Command advise that:... People should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas. Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek a safe location that is sheltered from the surf. Boaters planning to cross shallow water and ocean bars should consider changing or delaying their voyage. Boaters already on the water should carry the appropriate safety equipment and wear a lifejacket. Boaters should remember to log on with their local Marine Rescue radio base, via VHF Radio or the Marine Rescue APP, and consider their safety management plan. Photo: Brad Whittaker / Cape Solander Marine Area Command - NSW Police Force

23.01.2022 BH31 is currently towing a PWC back to safety after a father and son run into difficulties on Botany Bay. With summer like conditions, numerous vessels are out on our local waterways, enjoying a day on the water. Please remember to Log On and Off with our radio base, using your VHF Marine Radio or the MRNSW App.

22.01.2022 The calm before a few days of predicted heavy rain, winds and swell. Stay safe everyone!

22.01.2022 BH31 is assisting another vessel after it ran out of fuel just short of the boat ramp late this afternoon. It caps off a very busy day for or vessel and radio teams as we support boaters on local waterways.

22.01.2022 The Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking radio base received a Pan Pan call for urgent help from a solo boater broken down about 25nm offshore this morning. At the... same time, the base was contacted by the Marine Area Command - NSW Police Force at Sans Souci, requesting help for a vessel stranded closer to shore, south of Marley in the Royal National Park. A unit crew departed on board rescue vessel Port Hacking 30 for Marley, returning the boat to Port Hacking, while the radio base kept contact with the solo boater far offshore, tracking his vessels drift. Although the boater had activated flares and deployed his V sheet to draw attention to his plight, this was to no avail until a boater on another vessel, TuMeke, overhead him talking to the radio base on his marine radio and came to his aid in a show of community spirit. TuMeke took the boat under tow, saving rescuers hours in journey time and providing comfort for the stranded boater, until the two vessels rendezvoused with a Police vessel, which took over the tow back to Port Hacking. The days operations were a great show of cooperation between Marine Rescue NSW volunteers, Water Police and a member of our boating community, ensuring everyone made it safely back to shore.

21.01.2022 Don’t call the ambulance! You’ll be happy to know our Unit Commander is only participating in a drill on BH30 today. It’s this preparation and training that helps us when real medical emergencies occur on the water.

21.01.2022 Smiles all round as PH30 and crew assist this vessel back to Gunnamatta ramp this afternoon. Helm Mark Motette with Tim Swarbrooke and John a Lembke.

20.01.2022 Our night training program on BY30 continued last night under the direction of Steve Bigeni. It is a great opportunity for our unit members to gain essential training in order to prepare for rescue situations as well as navigating after sunset.

20.01.2022 Thanks to our vessel skippers and trainees for participating in todays towing practical skills session. We have another day specifically focussed on towing scheduled in September. BPH members can contact the TSO to register their interest in that session.

20.01.2022 A big thanks to the team from Burraneer Bay Marina & BBM Yacht Sales for assisting our trainees complete their towing skills today. We appreciate your support!

19.01.2022 Exciting news for the Unit with a progress update on our new vessel.

19.01.2022 It’s a beautiful day on the water and our volunteer crews, in the radio base and on our vessels, are supporting local boaters. The in this vessel required a tow back to the ramp this morning, which was successfully completed by the team on BH30. Photos: Daniel Furness

19.01.2022 Our crew on PH30 was tasked to assist the NPWS search for an entangled whale off Cronulla this week. A big thanks to Graham and David for responding. Unfortunantly the entangled whale could not be located at the LKP. If you spot it along the coast please call the NPWS on 98957128.

19.01.2022 This week our Unit Commander acknowledged Ian Baker who has achieved an exceptional milestone of volunteer service. "On behalf of Botany Port Hacking Unit I congratulate you on a job well done, today you have reached your eligibility level for presentation of the fourth clasp to the National Medal, forty five years of dedicated and committed service to the boating community, certainly a proud milestone for you to savor"

18.01.2022 Rescues are all about teamwork. The radio operators, the boat crews, the crew in the air - all working together with the common goal of saving a life. This requ...ires hours of training, great communication and the right equipment to get the job done quickly and safely. In this video, Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking, NSW Police Force and Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopters are seen working as a team in the search for missing kayakers off Boat Harbour, off Sydneys southern coastline, earlier this week. Video: Brad Whittaker

17.01.2022 An early start to today’s shift for the team on BH30 who were called out to assist a disabled vessel off the Royal National Park.

17.01.2022 This mornings sunshine has been overtaken by clouds as BY30 returns to the pen this afternoon. With more rain on the way we are expecting a wet couple of days ahead.

17.01.2022 A big thanks to Georges River Council for their support in erecting safety signage at Oatley Boat Ramp. Its a constant reminder to always LOG ON and OFF with our radio base when heading out on the water!

17.01.2022 Easy does it! Marine Rescue Botany Port Hackings new 12m Naiad is gently lowered into the Clarence River this week.

17.01.2022 With night navigation an essential aspect of MRNSW training, Steve Bigeni will be running sessions for our Unit trainees and rated members over the next couple of months. This is a great opportunity to gain additional skills, experience and, importantly, get some of your night skills signed off. Please let Steve know if youre interested in attending one of his sessions or message via the unit TSO email account to register your interest. ... Photo: Steve working with John on the MFD.

16.01.2022 Our July mid-week training program commenced today and continues each Wednesday and Friday with additional night training also being conducted. Please contact the Units TO if you are interested in being involved in these sessions.

16.01.2022 A Hazardous Surf Warning remains in place for this afternoon and Friday July 17 for the Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast NSW Police Force, Marine Area Command have once again issued the following safety advice: People should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas. Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek a safe l...ocation that is sheltered from the surf. Boaters planning to cross shallow water and ocean bars should consider changing or delaying their voyage. Boaters already on the water should carry the appropriate safety equipment and wear a lifejacket. Boaters should remember to log on with their local Marine Rescue radio base, via VHF Radio or the Marine Rescue APP, and consider their safety management plan. See more

16.01.2022 It’s been a busy day on Port Hacking with BH30 assisting numerous vessels including this family on a PWC. The unit’s volunteers on our vessels and in the radio base are here to help but you can do your part by always Logging ON and OFF with us, wearing a lifejacket and ensuring you carry all the required safety equipment.

16.01.2022 BH31 has just returned a vessel to a very busy Oatley boat ramp as boaters take advantage of a hot, sunny day on the water. Remember to Log ON and OFF with our radio base if you head out!

15.01.2022 Rainy day on BY30 as we get set for a soaking over the next few days.

14.01.2022 Crew trainee Harry collects a treated pine log this morning whilst on BY30; that could have become a serious hazard for boaters on the Georges River today.

14.01.2022 PH30 activated this afternoon to tow a yacht from Botany Heads back to Gunnamatta Bay. Nice work team!

14.01.2022 Congratulations to Phil Pearce for successfully completing his Crew OA today.

13.01.2022 Well done to the team on BH30 for assisting this vessel back to its mooring today.

13.01.2022 Well done team!

12.01.2022 Two kayakers have been rescued in a major air and sea search operation launched after the pair was blown out to sea off the southern Sydney coastline. The two k...ayakers set out from Boat Harbour at the northern end of the Cronulla beach but were pushed 5nm offshore by the wind, swell and tide. Two crews from Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking, on board Port Hacking 30 and Botany 30, began searching in rough seas with a 2-3m southerly swell and 20 knot winds, along with a Marine Area Command - NSW Police Force vessel. The kayakers were spotted clinging to their upturned hull by the Westpac Life Saver Rescue helicopter and taken on board the Police vessel to be transported back to shore. A great result, again demonstrating the seamless operations of our emergency services working together to save lives. Photo: Botany 30 searches for the kayakers. By Brad Whittaker, on board Port Hacking 30.

12.01.2022 A busy day on PH30 with Geoff undertaking components of his Crew OA.

11.01.2022 Here is a photo update from PH30 who were called 20nm SE of Bate Bay on Sunday to a DV. Seas were slight 1-1.5m, wind NE 10-12kts. The team returned to Kyeemagh ramp at 10.30pm with the shutdown not completed untill 11.30pm back in Port Hacking. It was a big day/night for our volunteers; who spent almost 17 hrs on the water that day.... Photo: John Lembke

11.01.2022 Our crew on Botany Hacking 31 caught up with team members from Surf Rescue 30 today on Botany Bay. In the event that people get into difficult situations on the other water, it’s great to know interagency cooperation exists from the land, sea and sky to facilitate rescues.

10.01.2022 A big thanks to our skippers, crew and trainees for taking part in todays towing exercises.

10.01.2022 Well done to Rick Reiner, who retrieved a dangerous log floating in Kogarah Bay this morning while on duty with the team on BY 30.

10.01.2022 Strong southerly winds were very evident at our Radio Base located at Hungry Point Cronulla today. Please be aware of the current NSW wind warnings issued by the Bureau of Meteorology Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales for the period until midnight EST Wednesday 29 July 2020. Wind Warnings for Tuesday 28 July... Gale Warning for the following areas: Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: Sydney Closed Waters, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast and Sydney Coast Wind Warnings for Wednesday 29 July Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast Photo: Brad Whittaker

09.01.2022 BH30 have been kept busy assisting numerous vessels today.

09.01.2022 That’s a wrap. BH30 returns to base after a late afternoon call out.

09.01.2022 Well done to our vessel trainees and ROM Glenn Evans for putting up with some adverse conditions during todays training session. Places are still available this month on the 21/8 and 28/8 for both rated and unrated members wishing to enhance their training. September sessions are also available! ... Contact the Units Training Officer for more details and to register. A big thanks to Neil, Jeff, Steve and Glenn for leading these additional mid-week sessions.

09.01.2022 BH31 has just rescued 4 people stranded on Towra Beach after their families PWC became disabled and could not return to collect them. Our Solander Radio Base took the details and provided GPS coordinates to guide BH31 to their location. The 4 people have been safety returned to Kyeemagh Beach a distance of 3NM and were very appreciative.

09.01.2022 The wind is still very strong out of the south this afternoon, however, it is expected to drop slightly on Friday and become more south westerly. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Strong Wind Warning for Sydney Coastal waters throughout this afternoon and into Friday. Photo: Foil surfers making the most of the strong winds in Gunamatta Bay (pic: Brad Whittaker)

08.01.2022 Despite the inclement weather today our radio and vessel teams remained vigilant, providing essential coverage for local boaters who headed out on the water. The lighter numbers of vessels on the water did however provide an opportunity for our teams to conduct a range of training activities and marine drills.

08.01.2022 Today we received a new AirBerth Boat Lifts Air Berth for the storage of auxiliary vessel X22. As site access at the Hungry Point location in Cronulla was too steep for the truck delivering the Air Berth, it was lowered into the water at Wally's Wharf at Dolans Point before being towed to its new home by X22. As you can see from the expressions on the faces of Regional Operations Manager Glenn Evans and Assistant Director Training and Education Brad Whittaker, they were pretty happy to see the new berth arrive.

08.01.2022 Glenn demonstrating for our vessel trainees today. Photo: Sophie Galvin

07.01.2022 Our team on BY30 with MR Master James Glissan and crew including Jeff, Kerry, Mark and Renato track alongside PH30 at the conclusion of yesterdays search for a missing kayaker off Cape Bailey.

06.01.2022 BH30 and crew feature on tonight’s ABC news.

06.01.2022 One boat rescue today from the team of BH30 on Port Hacking 21st November 2020

05.01.2022 Marine Rescue NSW launched its monthly TV series today, featuring the news story on our Unit’s new vessel, BH30. This first edition also includes an interview with new Deputy Commissioner Alex Barrell, the commissioning of Sussex Inlet 20, Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards and tips about Logging On and Logging Off with MRNSW with fishing guru Michael Guest.

05.01.2022 BH30 in night mode as the crew returns from an assist this afternoon.

04.01.2022 The latest episode of MRTV has been released. In this episode join MRNSW at the opening of their $1.8 million base at Lake Macquarie; get some great tips on safely and quickly launching your boat off a trailer from fishing guru, Michael Guest; drop in to beautiful Broken Bay for the commissioning of new rescue vessel BB 30; hear why VHF is the ‘clear’ choice for VHF radios and finally, take a peek at the architect’s drawings for the new Middle Harbour base.

03.01.2022 Hazardous boating conditions will be evident over the next few days as a low pressure system deepens in the Tasman Sea. Stay safe! Picture taken this morning at the entrance to Botany Bay. Photo: Brad Whittaker

02.01.2022 Heading our onto Port Hacking, Botany Bay or our local river systems? Make sure you Log ON and OFF via your VHF marine radio or the free MRNSW Smartphone App. Our members provide essential radio coverage for the local boating community as well as vessels transiting along our coastline, 7 days a week. Use the call sign "Marine Rescue Solander" to contact us on your VHF marine radio using Ch 16. ... More boating safety details are available here>> https://www.marinerescuensw.com.au/boating-safety/ Photo: Brad Whittaker

02.01.2022 Local fishermen had a surprise visitor today, giving them a wave as it headed south past Cronulla. Photo: Brad Whittaker

01.01.2022 Splash. Strong, cold winds sweep across Port Hacking. We are expecting more of the same for Sunday so please safe and remember to Log On / Off with our radio base if you decide to head out on the water.

01.01.2022 Our midweek training program in Port Hacking was interrupted this afternoon to assist a vessel that had mechanical issues in Botany Bay. The vessel was towed back to Foreshore Drive. It was a great opportunity for our trainees to put their new skills into action during a real assist.

01.01.2022 PH30 on a grey and gloomy morning in Bate Bay today. Local boaters took an opportunity to hit the water and spot some whales, before the forecast winds, rain and swell arrive early next week. Photos: Brad Whittaker