Marine Rescue Hawkesbury in Mooney Mooney, New South Wales | Community organisation

Marine Rescue Hawkesbury

Locality: Mooney Mooney, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9985 9012

Address: 5 Kowan Road 2083 Mooney Mooney, NSW, Australia

Website: https://marinerescuensw.com.au/find-a-unit

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25.01.2022 HW 21 on patrol stopped to say hello to new owners Jane and Terri-Anne of The General at Spencer who support our unit with a boat collection box. Member Mark lent a hand to erect a TOTAL FIRE BAN sign for today’s fire ban!

25.01.2022 The weather forecast for the weekend is interesting, to say the least. For those thinking of making a dash for some aqua fun before the weather changes please carefully check the BOM website for warnings and approaching weather systems (possibly severe). The Hawkesbury can be sheltered in some areas, but in others the wind can be channeled through the high sides of the valley and some very strong gusts and nasty waves form. Keep your whits about you, keep a good eye on the weather and if in doubt, don't go out.

25.01.2022 From all of us at Marine Rescue Hawkesbury, we wish you a safe and joyous Christmas and a happy new year.

24.01.2022 Its shaping up to be a beautiful day on the Hawkesbury this morning

23.01.2022 Thanks to all First Responders in all agencies

22.01.2022 Foggy and still on the Hawkesbury this morning. Now cleared to a nice sunny day

22.01.2022 With the remnants of the recent East Coast low still present, this weekend's duty crew have taken to Broken Bay to put our up and coming Leading Crew and Coxswain candidates through their paces handling the swell in Broken Bay. With waves of between 2-3m it is a good time to practice the skills needed to save lives in poor conditions.

22.01.2022 Bin night?? Getting your recycling ready?? Dont forget you can donate to us at the Berowra Return and Earn

22.01.2022 We have just published an update on the APL England container incident http://ow.ly/AIei50zVeLX. This map shows the latest sightings and an AUSCOAST warning remains in effect http://ow.ly/HMKY50zVeLW. Vessel operators should exercise extreme caution when navigating in this area.

22.01.2022 Congratulations!

21.01.2022 Leading Crew candidates attended an engineering training session led by Duty Officer David this morning and then assisted in anti fouling HW21

21.01.2022 A 20 knot speed limit is now in place on the main channel of Brisbane Water in Ettalong to keep everyone safe in this popular area for PWCs, boats, paddle craft..., swimmers and a ferry service. Always travel at a safe speed on the water and wear a lifejacket that is in good working condition. For more information on safe boating visit: https://bddy.me/3n2fIdh

21.01.2022 An urgent situation today which showed the benefits of having a VHF radio fitted to your vessel

21.01.2022 A big thank you to Berowra Waters RFS for attending and presenting these citations to our members.

20.01.2022 The annual NSW Emergency Services Volunteer Memorial Service is always an event of great solemnity for the men and women who often put themselves in harm's way ...to serve our community. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, attendance at this year's service was strictly limited, with the priority given to the families of the volunteers whose names have been added to the memorial. We remember all the volunteers who have made the ultimate sacrifice while on duty, including three members of the rescue services that united to form Marine Rescue NSW in 2009: David Waddell, from the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association at Ballina, Ted Bristow, from the Port Stephens Coast Guard (now MR Lemon Tree Passage) and Dennis Matthews from the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol at Lake Macquarie.

20.01.2022 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

19.01.2022 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.

19.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the dads today! 2nd Starboard dads Greg, Chris and Mike are on duty today

18.01.2022 ALGAL BLOOM | A temporary Caution Alert is in place for the area from Berowra Waters (Dust Hole Bay) to Calabash Bay. An orange discolouration is present thr...oughout the area that moves with the tide. We have collected samples and are awaiting results, which will take a little longer than usual as the testing labs are closed for the festive season. As Algal blooms can cause waters to be unsafe for recreation (fishing, swimming, kayaking, etc), please be cautious entering the water until further advice is provided.

18.01.2022 Busy few months for our volunteers saving lives on the water

18.01.2022 HW21 assisted a vessel in distress at Berowra Waters this afternoon. The vessel was reported to have a fire onboard. The owner of the vessel extinguished the fire and HW21 towed the vessel safely back to his wharf.

18.01.2022 Congratulations to Sarah Adair and Sara Wakeling on obtaining their Senior Crew rating. Well done!!

17.01.2022 Thought of becoming a volunteer member of Marine Rescue Hawkesbury? Or maybe you have been looking for something to do which is enjoyable but also gives back to the community? Now is the time! We are always open to members wanting to join our boat crews, to man our radios as radio operators and to assist with fundraising. Contact us via the link in the image for more details.

16.01.2022 Happy New year to all of our friends and followers from all of us at Marine Rescue Hawkesbury

16.01.2022 The first progress pictures of our new 8.3 metre, high speed catamaran have arrived, with excitement building among the members of our MR Hawkesbury unit. The vessel is being fabricated by Sailfish Catamarans at Alstonville on the New South Wales North Coast, with delivery expected late in the first quarter of next year. The vessel will boast a number of improvements including increased window sizes, improved deck space and access, and enhanced tow post arrangements. ... We will provide regular updates on progress so you can join us in watching our newest vessel take shape.

15.01.2022 Hawkesbury 21 successfully assisting a beached vessel off Little Wobby Beach this morning.

14.01.2022 Today our unit held host to some of our neighbouring units for training in fire fighting and some elements of survival at sea. Training courses like this build and maintain important relationships between our members and those from neighbouring units ensuring a smooth operation when the need to work together in an emergency situation. Marine Rescue Broken Bay Marine Rescue Cottage Point Marine Rescue Port Jackson

13.01.2022 2nd Starboard were paid a visit this morning by Unit Commander Derek Whorlow to present Sarah and Sara with their Senior Crew certificates and epaulettes. No handshakes just an elbow of congratulations #COVID

12.01.2022 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.

12.01.2022 Today is the second Sunday in October, when the annual Emergency Services Volunteer Memorial Service is held to remember those volunteers who have died while pr...otecting their communities. This is a time for us to remember the sacrifices made by our emergency services volunteers, including three members of those predecessor services to Marine Rescue NSW, the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association and the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol. The restrictions of COVID-19 mean that the number of attendees at this year’s service are limited. Livestreaming of the service is available and will commence at 10:55am today. You can join from the Marine Rescue website here: https://www.marinerescuensw.com.au//emergency-services-vo/

12.01.2022 2nd Starboard members Mark, Sarah and John today received the NSW Premier's Bushfire Emergency Citation for their assistance during the bushfires.

12.01.2022 Our duty crews have spent the morning conducting search and rescue training with our neighbouring unit Marine Rescue Cottage Point. This type of training is crucial to ensure our crews are ready for any emergency situation.

12.01.2022 Our unit supports the Hawkesbury Canoe Classic every year to ensure paddlers are kept safe. Thinking of having a go? 1 week until entries open

11.01.2022 Happy FriYaY! and the added bonus of a long weekend If you're heading out on the water this weekend, remember to Log On and Log Off with Marine Rescue NSW on VHF Channel 16 or the free MarineRescue app. Make sure everyone on board is wearing a lifejacket and check the weather conditions before you leave.... Our volunteers are maintaining their COVID-19 social distancing but they are on duty to keep watch and respond to emergencies. If you need help, call MRNSW on VHF Channel 16 or Triple Zero (000).

11.01.2022 Our rescues dont always happen in daylight or when there is optimum visibility, so it is important to train in all conditions to ensure our volunteers can safely navigate our waterways. Tonight our future Leading Crew ladies Sara, Sarah and Natalia undertook night navigation training under the supervision of Duty Officer David. They made their way from Mooney Mooney to Woy Woy and back in HW21. HW22 accompanied the crew to Woy Woy and on the way back a vessel requiring a tow from Refuge Bay to Brooklyn was assisted by HW22

10.01.2022 Our boat crews go out in any weather to help boaties in trouble. But who looks after our boat crews? Who ensures they come home safely? Radio Operators! Marine Rescue’s Hawkesbury unit would like a few good, caring people to be trained as Radio Operators who will become the eyes and ears looking and listening out for our boat crews. We can train you in how to use a marine radio and get a radio communications licence too... It’s not hard to learn to become a Radio Operator, yet Radio Operators make a significant contribution to maintaining the safety of our crews, and of the boating public too. Join our friendly team, learn new skills and keep those on our waterways safer. To find out more about life as a volunteer Marine Rescue Radio Operator, go to: https://www.marinerescuensw.com.au//expressions-of-intere/ and register your interest. From there our Unit Commander will contact you to explain the application process and answer any questions you may have. See more

10.01.2022 Exciting news for Marine Rescue NSW

10.01.2022 A crew from Marine Rescue Hawkesbury has this afternoon assisted six kayakers suffering from fatigue on a paddle down the Hawkesbury River. The group had set of...f from Berowra at 8.30am. Rescue vessel Hawkesbury 21 located them on an isolated stretch of the river at Spenser. They were conveyed to the Gentlemans Halt camping ground in the Marramarra National Park, where they had friends who had already set up camp.

10.01.2022 A crew from Marine Rescue Hawkesbury is responding to a medical emergency on Dangar Island on the Hawkesbury River. The crew of rescue vessel Hawkesbury 21 took... NSW Ambulance paramedics on board at Parsley Bay to transport them to the island and is now transferring a young patient back to shore. See more

10.01.2022 The crew of HW21 are currently enroute to assist a broken down vessel off Juno Point

10.01.2022 At the start of each duty watch crew check and make sure the pumps are working and ready to go!

09.01.2022 What's all the smoke about? Today Hawkesbury Unit hosted MRNSW volunteer members from Cottage Point, Port Jackson and Central Coast for training in fire fighting and sea survival skills. This involves learning how to safely use flares, which brought quite a lot of interest from everyone picnicking and waiting for the ramp at Deerubbun Reserve. ... If you're interested in our boating safety training, getting a boat license or how to use your marine radio, give us a call or drop us an email ([email protected]).

09.01.2022 HW21 heading home after a patrol to Spencer.

08.01.2022 Today is Thank a first responder day

08.01.2022 Volunteers from Marine Rescue Hawkesbury were called to assist NSW Ambulance this morning in the medical evacuation of an injured person from Bar Point on the H...awkesbury River. The patient and Ambulance personal are now safely aboard vessel HW 21 and being transported to a waiting ambulance at Deerubbins Wharf. Great team work with our NSW Ambulance partners.

08.01.2022 VHF is the technology of choice for safer boating. It gives you greater range, better reception and is less susceptible to static and interference than the older technology of 27MHz. If you need help on the water, call Marine Rescue NSW on the international distress channel - VHF Channel 16. We're listening around the clock. Not only will we hear you but so will nearby boaters, who might be able to provide immediate assistance while a rescue crew is on the way.... VHF - make the switch today. See more

08.01.2022 Congratulations to the 365 members of Marine Rescue NSW who will receive the Bushfire Emergency Citation to recognise their contribution to the State's Black Su...mmer bushfire response. A total of 355 volunteers from 25 units and 10 staff members will be awarded the Citation. MRNSW members efforts included staffing Emergency Operations Centres, conducting Rural Fire Service communications, predeploying vessels for potential evacuations, assisting in evacuation centres and opening their own bases to people in harms way. Crews evacuated a family of five sheltering on a beachfront, carried out resupply missions and prevented a potential major fire in Sydney bushland by detecting and extinguishing a camp fire in a National Park during a Total Fire Ban on a day of record heat. Members assembled daily for weeks to answer public calls to the Bush Fire Information Line and Public Information and Inquiry Centre. Staff coordinated our assistance and were based at RFS Headquarters as liaison officers, along with providing essential support to volunteers. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Police and Emergency Services Minister David Elliott announced the citations today: BUSHFIRE RESPONDERS AWARDED FOR HEROISM The outstanding contribution of volunteers and service personnel during the 2019-2020 bushfires is being recognised with a new NSW Bushfire Emergency Citation. More than 65,000 people involved across a broad spectrum of the firefight will receive a citation, certificate of recognition, commemorative cap and a letter from the Premier acknowledging their contribution and thanking them for their service. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said NSW faced an unprecedented bushfire season during 2019-2020 and this initiative recognises those who served both on the front line and behind the scenes. This citation is thoroughly deserved for the thousands of volunteers and emergency services personnel who put their safety on the line to protect lives and properties. Equally deserving are those recognised who provided critical behind the scenes support, Ms Berejiklian said. In harrowing conditions, those recognised kept turning up to help their communities day after day, week after week, month after month. This citation serves as a reminder of their heroic dedication to the people of NSW in the most trying circumstances. Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott said it was imperative we recognise the hard work and dedication of those who served their community during the black summer bushfires. This is an opportunity for the people of NSW to show our brave emergency services personnel that we dont consider them to be simply public servants in uniform. The unique nature of decorations and awards personify the bravery required and dedication to service. Mr Elliott said. The NSW Emergency Bushfire citations extend beyond NSW, with firefighters from interstate and overseas recognised. Thousands of Australians interstate will receive citations along with more than 300 people from overseas to thank them for their efforts in NSWs biggest bushfire crisis in living memory.

07.01.2022 Dont forget you can donate to us simply at the local Berowra Return and Earn! A great way to get rid of your long weekend bottles!

07.01.2022 Emergency services have responded to an EPIRB activation at Bar Point on the Hawkesbury River this afternoon. Marine Rescue Hawkesbury, Marine Area Command - NS...W Police Force, Broken Bay Water Police and a helicopter have been deployed without locating any vessel in difficulty. MRNSW crew members on board Hawkesbury 22 attended the GPS location, speaking to boaters on a small fishing vessel, and are continuing to investigate wharves in the area. MAC and Australian Maritime Safety Authority are working to identify the vessel to which the EPIRB signature is attached.

07.01.2022 A training exercise has taken a realistic turn for crews from Marine Rescue Hawkesbury tonight. Both the unit's vessels were on a night navigation exercise when... they were were contacted by the Marine Area Command - NSW Police Force to rescue three people on board a boat broken down under the Hawkesbury River bridge. Hawkesbury 21 and Hawkesbury 22 are responding.

06.01.2022 Today, on International Volunteers Day, we would like to thank all of our members who have volunteered their valuable time

05.01.2022 Container Warning On May 24, 50 containers were lost from a ship off the NSW coast. 35 containers are still missing. Every 45 Minutes, Secure Broadcasts are b...eing transmitted from Marine Rescue bases including Lake Macquarie, Terrey Hills, and Narooma as well as Newcastle Harbour, warning those on the water of the possibility of containers being in the water. At this time the warning area is Port Stephens to Narooma and seaward. Some containers were recovered from the Hawkesbury River and another as far south as Montague Island. All those traversing the coast and seaward should take care and be aware of the situation. Attached are some photos of the recovery of containers from the Hawkesbury.

05.01.2022 Good news! Drivers towing boats, caravans and horse floats will now be eligible for cheaper tolls on Sydney motorways. The scheme will work by providing a re...bate on the larger recreational vehicle tolls to bring the cost in line with regular cars. It comes into effect from November this year but will be backdated from 1 June.

04.01.2022 On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, we will remember them. Lest we forget

04.01.2022 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

03.01.2022 Unfortunate news from the Hawkesbury Canoe Classic Committee

03.01.2022 Marine Rescue Hawkesbury has been tasked to assist six people in kayaks who are suffering from fatigue on a paddle down the Hawkesbury River. Rescue vessel Hawk...esbury 21 has located the group on an isolated stretch of the river at Spenser and taken the kayaks under tow. The group is being conveyed to the Gentlemans Halt camping ground in the Marramarra National Park, where they will be assessed and are planning on spending the night.

03.01.2022 Dark ops. Members of Marine Rescue Hawkesbury have towed a boat with three people on board broken down under the Hawkesbury rail bridge back to Parsley Bay. The crews of Hawkesbury 21 and Hawkesbury 22 are on their way back to base.

02.01.2022 VLOC Stellar Banner Scuttled Off Brazil - impressive to watch https://youtu.be/cDXCp-VFJrI

01.01.2022 Marine Rescue NSW volunteers remain on duty, ready to respond to emergencies and help boaters stay safe on the water over the festive season. COVID-19 operating conditions have again been introduced to protect volunteers and boaters in the Greater Sydney, Hunter/Central Coast and Illawarra regions. Rescue crews in these areas are again operating on an on-call basis, rather than on duty at ... their bases, meaning volunteers will be responding directly from their home or workplace. Radio bases are operating with core numbers of volunteers. Units in the Monaro, Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers regions are operating as normal. Commissioner Stacey Tannos assured the boating community that our volunteers were selflessly putting the safety of the boating community first. We have introduced these precautions in response to the State Government’s health advice including today’s announcement from the Premier and Chief Medical Officer to protect our personnel and the boating community, he said. Boaters should continue to Log On and Log Off with Marine Rescue NSW via VHF Channel 16 or the free Marine Rescue App. Boaters in trouble on the water can continue to call for help on VHF Channel 16 or on Triple Zero (000). See more