Marine Rescue Norah Head in Norah, New South Wales, Australia | Emergency rescue service

Marine Rescue Norah Head

Locality: Norah, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 4396 6162

Address: 639 Maitland Street 2263 Norah, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 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 Today it will be my privilege to present the Australian National Medal to Miles Jones. Miles belongs to Marine Rescue Norah Head, who monitor the radio waves fr...om morning to night, keeping us all safe. It was a pleasure to recognise your service in Parliament this week. Further congratulations are in order for Marine Rescue Norah Head who secured a grant to construct a memorial to air-sea rescues of the Second World War.

24.01.2022 The new Marine Rescue Lord Howe Island vessel Lord Howe 40 before leaving Birdon Marine this morning.

24.01.2022 A few happy snaps today with Marine Rescue and their new FELK trailer! For any FELK pricing / questions, please refer to our website www.felks.com.au or contact our office (02) 4954 6955

24.01.2022 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

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23.01.2022 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 A follow-up to yesterday's report of the unusual piece of debris retrieved by a crew from Marine Rescue Norah Head. Unit Commander Bill Hignett reports that he ...has received several phone calls from members of the marine science community about the acoustic monitoring receiver the crew recovered after it was reported floating offshore by a safety boat watching over competitors in a paddle race from Norah Head to Terrigal. The device, heavily encrusted in marine growth, was a cylinder about a metre long, attached to two blue buoys. It appears that the receiver was deployed in 2017 by the Sydney Institute for Marine Science, based at Chowder Bay in Sydney, in 53 metres of water in the third line of buoys off Bondi. "Initially, it was thought to have been deployed off Solitary Island near Coffs Harbour but tracing the serial number placed it off Bondi," UC Hignett said. "It was deployed with a five-year life and cost $30,000 but its true value is in the information that the monitor has recorded, thus the interest from the marine science community in getting it back. "Another important factor is the failure of the buoy to remain in situ and whether that failure might affect the remaining buoys still deployed. "There has also been the intrigue as to why it travelled north when the science people expected any wayward buoy to head south." The Sydney Institute of Marine Science is arranging to collect the device within the next week.

22.01.2022 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

20.01.2022 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.

20.01.2022 A crew from Marine Rescue Norah Head put in a sound performance to retrieve an unusual piece of debris from the ocean this morning. A boater acting as a safety ...vessel for a paddlers’ race from Norah Head to Terrigal contacted the unit’s radio base to report a strange object a cylinder about a metre in length attached to two blue buoys - floating offshore. The unit alerted Australian Border Force, along with the NSW Police Force Marine Area Command, which tasked the unit to investigate. A crew of four launched rescue vessel Norah Head 20 and rendezvoused with the boat that had located the object, before being authorised to retrieve the item and take it on board for inspection. Once it was cleaned of the dense marine growth covering its surface, the cylinder was identified as an acoustic monitoring receiver, which was returned to the base for storage. The receiver is likely to be a piece of research equipment that has come adrift from the location where it was anchored.

19.01.2022 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.

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16.01.2022 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!

16.01.2022 Check out the latest episode of Marine Rescue TV, with great stories and boating safety tips. You can watch this month’s episode here: https://youtu.be/i7bxkay7M68

15.01.2022 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

14.01.2022 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!

13.01.2022 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

13.01.2022 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

13.01.2022 Last fitting for our custom built launch trailer, almost ready to hit the surf in time for the boating season

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12.01.2022 Some more angles of the largest boat in the MRNSW fleet, the new Lord Howe 40, with Director of Operations Andrew Cribb and Fleet Manager Kelvin Parkin on board. Marine Rescue Lord Howe Island

11.01.2022 BOATIES, FISHOS, SAILORS AND PADDLERS IN THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT The two million people who head out on the water each year in NSW are being reminded of ways to ...stay safe when boating through a new co-ordinated initiative. The first ever National Safe Boating Week kicks off today with one simple message. We want people to stop and think about what else could be done to improve their safety before and during every trip on a boat, Transport for NSW Deputy Secretary Safety, Environment and Regulation Tara McCarthy said. To the boaties, fishos, sailors and paddlers out there, as well as those who are just along for the ride, we all have a responsibility to be smarter about safety on the water. National Safe Boating Week, which runs until 2 October, is a collaborative initiative developed by maritime agencies across Australia, including the NSW Government, Boating Industry Association and volunteer marine rescue services. Our data shows that not wearing a lifejacket and not making considered judgements about weather conditions are some of the top reasons people get into trouble out on the water, Ms McCarthy said. The solution is pretty simple wearing a lifejacket at all times and checking weather forecasts both before and during trips out on the water could save your life. The week culminates with ‘Wear a Lifejacket to Work Day’ on Friday 2 October, encouraging all boaties to wear their most essential piece of safety equipment during work hours. Wearing a lifejacket never ruined a day at work or a day out on the water, she said. The serious side to this message is that despite a long-term downward trend in boating fatalities, 25 lives were lost in NSW during boating-related incidents in 2019-20. This is in contrast to the 11 fatalities recorded during the previous financial year. We are working towards zero fatalities and serious injuries on NSW waterways by 2056. Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Stacey Tannos said the service’s volunteers were ready for what was likely to be one of the busiest boating summers yet on NSW waterways. With travel further afield unlikely because of COVID-19, we expect more people than ever to head for the coastline and enjoy a boating holiday here at home, he said. Everyone planning to go boating this summer should take the time now to check their boat and safety gear, including their lifejackets and marine radio, are in good condition. We urge all boaters to Log On with Marine Rescue NSW when they’re heading out. It’s quick, simple and free. Tell us where you’re going, how many people are on board and when you’re expecting to return and our volunteers will keep watch. If something goes wrong and you haven’t Logged Off as planned, our volunteers will start to search for you to bring you safely back to shore. The inaugural National Boating Safety Week continues until Friday 2 October.

10.01.2022 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

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10.01.2022 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

09.01.2022 Congratulations to Miles & Bill from Marine Rescue Norah Head for their years of service to our community

08.01.2022 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.

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07.01.2022 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

07.01.2022 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

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

01.01.2022 Norah Head 20 returning with a disabled vessel under tow having a CLOSE ENCOUNTER with the locals having a whale of a time Mum made a big appearance soon after her curious calf checking out what was going on.