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Marine Area Command

Locality: Balmain, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 1800 658 784

Address: 4 Jubilee Place 2041 Balmain, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 Water Police from the Marine Area Command are currently supporting local Police Commands conducting small boat training for their officers. This training is vital for these commands as the busy summer period approaches allowing them to conduct enforcement and Search and Rescue operations on their local waterways. This week police from Jindabyne and Eucumbene were put through their paces conducting boat drills and learning about boating safety. The Marine Area Command training unit conducts over 12 small boat courses a year across the state.

25.01.2022 Police from the Marine Area Command - NSW Police Force had to issue a mooove along direction after the local livestock were left udderly confused at seeing a co...uple of jet skis out in the bush. From the ocean and harbour to inland lakes and rivers, the Marine Area Command works to keep all waterways safe and free from crime.

24.01.2022 Look who else is making the most of this glorious weather this long weekend? Our Newcastle Water Police spotted a new dolphin friend while out patrolling.

24.01.2022 Further to our previous post, the male was conveyed by Sydney water police with NSW Ambulance paramedics onboard to Taronga Zoo wharf where he was then taken to hospital for treatment.

23.01.2022 At 8.30am On Sunday 16 May, Broken Bay Water Police were tasked to assist a lone sailor who had got into difficulty 5NM East of Norah Head. In 3m Seas and a 30KMH South East wind the crew of Water Police 32 towed the vessel to safety at the Haven, Terrigal. With the assistance of Marine Rescue the skipper was taken ashore and conveyed by Ambulance to hospital to be treated for non life threatening injuries.

23.01.2022 Are you a vessel or marine craft owner? Here are some tips and measures you may take to help reduce theft and increase security. For further information visit; https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/safety_and_prevention//marine

22.01.2022 Newcastle water police patrolling Swansea channel

22.01.2022 Skipper rescued from sinking yacht off Newcastle Officers from the Marine Area Command have helped rescue a skipper and sinking yacht off Newcastle during a 26-hour operation. The Marine Area Command (MAC) received reports of a 50-foot Beneteau yacht taking on water 95 nautical miles off the coast of Newcastle about 12am on Friday (15 May 2021).... Port Stephens Water Police with assistance from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority located the yacht 73 nautical miles off the coast about 10am. In rough seas, the vessel and sole occupant a 40-year-old UK national were towed to Newcastle Harbour, arriving about 1.30am yesterday (Saturday 15 May 2021). The skipper has been processed through immigration by Australian Border Force (ABF) officers. He was then escorted by police to a hotel in Sydney’s CBD where he will undergo mandatory quarantine. The vessel remains moored at Newcastle Harbour. 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.

21.01.2022 Working with Hawkesbury Police Area Command to help make waterways safe

21.01.2022 A few jobs done by Eden Water Police this week, a couple of vessel recoveries, and providing on water support to Pambula Surf Club during their annual offshore surf boat and ski race from Pambula to Merimbula.

21.01.2022 Police divers have joined a search for two women missing while canyoning north of the Blue Mountains. Emergency services were called to Wollangambe Canyon, Mount Wilson, about 2.30pm (Saturday 2 January 2021), following reports two canyoners were missing in the Wollangambe River. Police have been told the women believed to be aged 24 and 39 were with eight other people were canyoning when they were sucked into a whirlpool and disappeared under water about 12.30pm.... The other members of the group were uninjured and were assisted by officers from Blue Mountains Police Area Command, Police Rescue and NSW Ambulance. Due to poor weather conditions, the search was suspended about 6pm. Search resumed at 7am today (Sunday 3 January 2021).

20.01.2022 Eden water police conducting on water familiarisation training with NSW Ambulance officers from Eden, Bega and Bermagui.

19.01.2022 On Saturday evening 21st of November, using police launch ‘Falcon’, Eden Water Police and NSW Ambulance conducted a medical evacuation of a crew member from a container ship, near Green Cape, south of Eden. The crew member had suffered a cardiac issue. Police and ambulance officers boarded the ship at sea, before the crewman was evacuated off the ship, back to Eden on the police launch, and off to hospital by ambulance for further treatment. Relevant Covid-19 protocols were followed by police, ambulance, and the ships crew. This is a great example of the kinds of things police and ambulance officers get tasked to do, and the cooperation required between the services.

19.01.2022 Botany Bay water police conducting patrols and working with the random drug testing unit

19.01.2022 Tweed Water Police and Fisheries patrolling Cook Island Sanctuary, Outer Reef and the newly installed Artificial reef. Great compliance from the public with all vessels having the required safety items and plenty of legal sized fish.

19.01.2022 Port Stephens water police patrolling Forster waterways and teaming up with Maritime marking the start of the boating season. Thank you to everyone we spoke to.

18.01.2022 About 11:15 Friday 20th November 2020, Police received reports of 3 lost divers involved in a chartered diving experience 5 nautical miles off South Head Sydney. Numerous Water Police vessels and air assets were deployed and an extensive search commenced. The 3 divers were eventually located a distance away from the charter vessel. All 3 were recovered from the water safe and well with no injuries.

18.01.2022 On 2 November, Marine Area Command attended Burrendong Dam in relation to high visibility policing Operation Summer Safe, patrolling inland waterways and enforcing boating safety.

17.01.2022 In sadness, an update to our earlier post; Police divers have recovered the bodies of two women who went missing while canyoning in the Blue Mountains yesterday. Emergency services were called to Wollangambe Canyon, Mount Wilson, about 2.30pm (Saturday 2 January 2021), after two women were swept into a whirlpool in the Wollangambe River and disappeared.... Their bodies were found about midday today (Sunday 3 January 2021). The 39-year-old woman has been identified as serving NSW Police officer, Senior Constable Kelly Foster, who has most recently been stationed at Lithgow Police Station. The other woman is believed to be an international student, aged 24, from Chiswick. She is yet to be formally identified and police are waiting for confirmation that family members have been notified. Initial reports from witnesses indicate the younger woman was tipped off her inflatable lilo when it was swept into a whirlpool; Snr Cst Foster was also swept in when she made attempts to rescue her. The other members of the group were uninjured and alerted authorities. A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner. The family and friends of both women have requested privacy at this time.

17.01.2022 It’s great to see some water back in our states north western dams. Marine Area Command officers from Coffs Harbour Water Police spoke to plenty of boaters and campers enjoying Copeton Dam and Lake Keepit over the past few days.

16.01.2022 Port Kembla Water Police conducting safety equipment checks and promoting boating safety off Point Perpendicular ahead of the long weekend. #NationalSafeBoatingWeek

16.01.2022 Beautiful day on the Macleay River, South West Rocks. Coffs Harbour Water Police Jet Ski Patrol

16.01.2022 The Marine Area Command were patrolling the harbour as the Sydney Opera House lit up blue to remember our fallen colleagues. We remember their sacrifice and service to the community of NSW this National Police Remembrance Day.

14.01.2022 The NSWPF Marine Area Command is investigating the theft of registered vessel AIS-241N, a Ribco Seafarer 36 described as a rigid hull inflatable boat. The vessel is described as 36 feet long with a black hull, black gunnels and black soft collars fitted with 2 x 350 HP Verado (Mercury) engines. Total property value approximately $400K. The vessel was stolen from Rose Bay Marina on 9th May 2021. The vessel is extremely rare in Australia and would be easily recognised. If you have information or have sighted the vessel, please contact the Marine Area Command on 9320-7499.

14.01.2022 Search suspended for reported surfer in distress at Newcastle Beach. Newcastle City police have suspended a search for a surfer reported to have been in difficulties off Newcastle Beach overnight. About 6.20pm yesterday (Wednesday 30 September 2020), emergency services responded to reports a surfer appeared to be struggling in the water at Newcastle Beach.... The female witness told police that she saw what she believed was a surfer having some difficulties during choppy surf conditions about 100m offshore. Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District conducted a search of the beach and water, with the assistance of a rescue helicopter, Police Rescue and NSW Ambulance. Marine Area Command continued searching this morning with the assistance of NSW Surf Lifesaving with nothing adverse located. As no missing persons have been reported in the area, the search has been suspended. Police would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.

13.01.2022 Restrictions in the Red Zone for boating on the Northern Beaches have changed since yesterday. For the latest follow the link https://www.health.nsw.gov.au///public-health-orders.aspx

13.01.2022 Sydney water police and paramedics attending to an injured swimmer at Athol Bay

12.01.2022 Always wear an approved lifejacket, it will save your life

11.01.2022 Rock fishing is a dangerous sport. Wear a lifejacket and safety equipment, remain aware of your surrounds and always check weather and tide conditions before you consider it. #nationalsafeboatingweek

10.01.2022 If you live in the Coffs Harbour area and have some old expired distress flares to get rid of then you can drop them off at the RMS collection point at the Coffs Harbour Boat Ramp today 21/11 between 3pm-5:30pm.

10.01.2022 Tweed Heads Water Police, together NSW Maritime attended to a capsized vessel on the Tweed River this afternoon. The boat driver was thrown from his vessel and able to activate his life jacket. NSW Maritime retrieved him from the water where the lucky man stated, "I wouldn't have made it without my life jacket".... A timely reminder that life jackets do save lives whilst on the water!!

10.01.2022 Coffs Harbour Water Police on the Clarence River, Yamba today stopping vessels returning to the river making sure all passengers were wearing their life jacket as required for bar crossings.

09.01.2022 If heading out on the water this long weekend, make sure you are prepared and have all the required safety equipment onboard. Wear an approved appropriate life jacket and look out for one another. #NationalSafeBoatingWeek

07.01.2022 The search continues for a man missing in waters near Concord, in Sydney’s west. Responding to numerous reports of a man in distress, officers attached to Burwood Police Area Command attended Exile Bay, Concord, about 8.55am today (Tuesday 12 January 2021). The man, a 50-year-old, was believed to be trying to recover a small boat In Exile Bay.... POLAIR, Water Police and police divers joined other emergency services in commencing a search of the area. The man has not been found. The search continues. Photo: NSWP Diving Unit preparing sonar device.

07.01.2022 Broken Bay Water Police recently attended Pittwater in relation to a barge, with excavator onboard, that had broken its mooring. The barge was heading north toward the Tasman Sea and causing a hazard to marine traffic. Officer's wrangled the wayward barge and towed it to an emergency mooring off Barrenjoey without incident. Owners were informed and grateful for Police assistance.

07.01.2022 #BREAKING: A young male has been pulled unconscious from the water at Mosman. #9News | Nightly at 6.00pm

06.01.2022 Thank you to everyone in Forster today. Great to see everyone having fun and staying safe.

03.01.2022 Police saturate roads and waterways for October long weekend Whether you’re taking to the roads or the sea, NSW Police are urging the community to obey the rules and think of others this October long weekend. From 12.01am today (Friday 2 October 2020) to 11.59pm on Monday (5 October 2020), officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command will be out in force across the state, targeting speeding, drink and drug driving, driving while fatigued, mobile phone, helmet and othe...r traffic offences. Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner Karen Webb, said double demerits are in effect over the long weekend. We are really trying to drive home the message to obey the speed limit, have a Plan B, don’t drive while fatigued and put away any distractions, Assistant Commissioner Webb said. Our officers take no pleasure in stopping dangerous road users and issuing fines; however, we will take the appropriate action to ensure everyone reaches their destination safely and legally. Marine Area Commander, Acting Superintendent Todd Cunningham, said, with it being the start of boating season and school holidays, police would also be out in force across the state’s waterways. Our officers will be proactively patrolling harbours, lakes, rivers, dams and offshore to ensure people using the water are complying with the rules, A/Supt Cunningham said. Our messages are the same as our Traffic and Highway Patrol counterparts don’t speed, don’t drive a boat under the influence of drugs and alcohol but we also stress people to always wear life jackets out on the water because they really do safe lives. Anyone with information about dangerous driving or boating behaviours 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.

02.01.2022 Do you have all your required safety equipment on board your vessel? Before you go boating, whether on enclosed or open waters, make sure you are prepared and ensure that all equipment is in good working condition. https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au//boating-safety-checklist-broch

01.01.2022 Happy New Year!! All the very best for 2021

01.01.2022 The Marine Area Command Search and Rescue Coordination Centre received a madyay relay from an 11m yacht 220nm East of Port Macquarie after loosing its mast and requiring assistance. A joint operation has been commenced and assistance from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority - AMSA was provided with the Challenger SAR aircraft from Melbourne providing a fuel and communications drop from their aircraft. Water Police from Nelson Bay are currently making preperations to intercept with the yacht at first light tomorrow approximately 140nm from the coast and return it to Port Stephens.

01.01.2022 Do you have an expired flare? Transport for NSW's expired marine flare collection program is running this weekend at a number of locations where you can safely dispose of them.