Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport in Gold Coast, Queensland | Non-profit organisation

Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport

Locality: Gold Coast, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5591 1300

Address: Muriel Henchman Drive 4217 Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

Website: http://vmrsouthport.com.au

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25.01.2022 Lots of work happening at the VMR Base today. A new head structure is being fitted to our communications tower. This houses telecommunications equipment for the major phone companies, as well as marine radio aerials for our operation. This structure is 4.2 metres square and weighs 4.8 tonne. To enhance VMR's marine radio coverage we are installing all new equipment so that we can get the maximum strength out of our communications, meaning an improved service for the hundreds of mariners who communicate with VMR Southport annually.

25.01.2022 Thank you 7NEWS Gold Coast for showing our vessels assisting Gold Coast Water Police and the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES in your news footage tonight. Great team work from everyone involved

25.01.2022 Good morning Gold Coast. Happy Sunday. Blue Crew is on duty to assist. There is a strong wind warning for Gold Coast waters today Weather as per www.bom.gov.au Winds - North to northwesterly 15 to 20 knots. Winds shifting southerly 20 to 25 knots behind a change moving northward in the early morning. Southerly winds reaching up to 30 knots offshore from mid morning. Seas - 1 to 2 metres, increasing to 2 to 3 metres by early evening.... 1st Swell - Southerly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore during the afternoon. 2nd Swell - Easterly around 1 metre. Weather - Cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm this morning See more

25.01.2022 VMR Southport were extremely happy to rescue this gentleman today from his sinking yacht in the Broadwater. John told the crew it was his first marine incident in his 92 years. Sadly, John is thinking about calling it a day now with boating. What a great effort. Don't forget VMR membership is only $77 and is for all ages. www.vmrsouthport.com.au

23.01.2022 Good morning Gold Coast. Yellow Crew on duty today to assist where needed. VMR Southport are available 24/7. A membership of $77 a year has you covered. ... Ph. 5591 1300 www.vmrsouthport.com.au

23.01.2022 A great session of 1st Aid training at our Rescue Base today. VMR Southport work very closely with the Queensland Ambulance Service and often get tasked to marine medical incidents. Therefore, our members undertake regular training to keep their competencies current. Don't forget VMR membership is only $77 per year vmrsouthport.com.au

22.01.2022 With beautiful blue skies on the weather forecast for the weekend VMR Southport are prepared for a very busy time. Whether it be a customer with a flat battery needing a jump start, a broken down vessel needing a tow, or someone who is injured on the water, and needing medical care, we are ready to assist. If you are on the water this weekend, do not hesitate to contact us. Have a great weekend and remember VMR Southport membership is only $77 per year. A perfect Christmas gift for anyone. ph. 5591 1300 vmrsouthport.com.au

21.01.2022 ACTIVE INCIDENT Police are currently coordinating a search and rescue operation following reports of a missing swimmer at the Gold Coast. At 2.30am, officers... were called to the Esplanade at Surfers Paradise where three people had entered the water but only two had returned back to shore. A woman was uninjured while a man was treated by QAS Paramedics on the beach. Water police, Volunteer Marine Rescue and Rescue 500 are involved in the search for the missing man. There is no further information available at this time.

21.01.2022 With the storm season on the Gold Coast approaching, those who own boats anchored on the water, please make sure you have sufficient anchor chain out to compensate for the strong winds predicted. Dragging anchors are a high occurrence during these storm events. For those of you who have boats moored to pontoons either at home or in marinas, please keep an eye on your bilge pumps and make sure they are working to avoid waking up in the morning to see your pride and joy on the bottom. Stay safe and keep monitoring your vessel wherever it is. For assistance please call 55911300

21.01.2022 Marine Rescue 1 on route to an assist. #marinerescue #vmr #volunteermarinerescuesouthport #mercurymarine #rescue #goldcoast #msq

21.01.2022 10 first responders on base today doing essential training STOP - FIRE we have a live situation (or 2). Police and QAS all responding - off shore rescue at same time !

19.01.2022 Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport continue to train all crews to keep the Gold Coast water users safe. Call today for a $77 membership to get coverage 24/7. Ph. 5591 1300... www.vmrsouthport.com.au

19.01.2022 Another great month of membership growth at VMR Southport with our January membership promotion winners Kylie and Max gladly accepting their lifejacket prizes this morning. With another couple of great prizes on offer in February, don't forget to join new, or renew your membership to go into the draw. Have a great weekend if you go out on the water. Take care with the wind increasing over the next couple of days www.vmrsouthport.com.au

18.01.2022 -VMR Southport will be at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. FREE 3 Day festival, 13th, 14th & 15th November 2020 Come and chat with one of our volunteers - Become a member of VMR to receive 24/7 Marine assistance... - Remember to pre-register for easy entry to the festival at bit.ly/Sanctuary-Cove-Boating-Festival-rego

18.01.2022 Don’t miss out on this great prize Join today and receive 24/7 Marine assistance for only $77 per year. www.vmrsouthport.com.au

18.01.2022 Our volunteers participated at the Sanctuary Cove Boatshow from Friday through to Sunday, achieving an amazing result. The generosity of the general public who attended the Show was amazing, and the manner in which they opened their purses and wallets to this Organisation was greatly appreciated. COVID certainly didnt affect the VMR operations at the Boatshow. Thank you to everyone who supported our cause, and to those wonderful volunteers who represented VMR Southport so proudly. Combine this with in excess of 20 rescue activations over the 3 day period, it really gives us an indication of what might be to come over the busy Christmas / New Year season. Join VMR Southport now for just $77p.a vmrsouthport.com.au 55911300

17.01.2022 One of the many assists today on the Gold Coast waterways by Yellow Crew. Every job is different. Assistance available 24/7 for an annual membership of just $77. ... www.vmrsouthport.com.au Or call directly. Ph 5591 1300.

16.01.2022 Don't miss out on this great offer Join as a new member, or renew your existing, or expired VMR membership in the month of February 2021 to go into the draw to win one of two $100 BCF Gift vouchers. Membership is only $77 per year and includes 24/7 marine assistance from Bribie Island to Point Danger Don't get caught out this summer, JOIN NOW www.vmrsouthport.com.au

16.01.2022 Marine Rescue 2. Returning to base after a mid week assist. Assistance available 24/7 for an annual membership of just $77. www.vmrsouthport.com.au... Or call directly. Ph 5591 1300.

15.01.2022 A really great effort from the Red Crew First Responders and Crew members this morning when they assisted with the treatment of a scuba diver who was pulled unresponsive from the water near Wavebreak Island. The man was stretchered onto a VMR vessel and treated whilst being rushed back to the VMR Base where QAS Paramedics were waiting. The man was then taken to hospital. An excellent team effort. Don't forget VMR membership is only $77 per year... www.vmrsouthport.com.au See more

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15.01.2022 As predicted, the weather has been atrocious on the Broadwater so far this weekend. Since Friday night the crews have attended over 20 requests for assistance, mostly involving drifting vessels. Sadly a couple of vessels have been severely damaged, and a houseboat has sunk, however in the majority of activations things could have been a lot worse if it weren't for the quick response and professional actions provided by the VMR crews. We still need to be aware though of reports that the worst is still yet to come. Please protect yourself and stay off the water unless you absolutely need to be out there. Remember VMR Southport are available 24/7, and membership is only $77 per year. www.vmrsouthport.com.au

14.01.2022 A few days of warm and windy weather and the VMR Southport workload is already increasing. Yesterday we undertook four requests for assistance, including a jetski and rider who were almost washed onto rocks in the Seaway. A rapid response from our crews prevented this from happening. This morning we were called to assist Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) with a patient who had a nasty fall on a houseboat in the Broadwater. The man was complaining of severe rib pain, and was transported to hospital. VMR membership is only $77 per year. Don't get caught without it. www.vmrsouthport.com.au

13.01.2022 The Ball-Diamond-Ball day shapes let other vessels know the our rescue vessel is restricted in its ability to manoeuvre. We display these shapes when we are towing another vessel. Please slow down and give us a little extra space if you see us displaying the shapes. Red crew is now on shift until 18:00 Saturday evening. Give us a call on 07 5591 1300 if you require assistance. www.vmrsouthport.com.au

13.01.2022 Thankyou to Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard, we appreciate your hard work.

12.01.2022 Great to join the Southern Zone Squadrons of Marine Rescue Queensland for their quarterly meeting on Sunday. The meeting included Volunteer Marine Rescue Currum...bin, Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport and Volunteer Marine Rescue Jacobs Well. In particular, I was keen to hear about their funding needs and the outstanding training they are providing across the State. VMR provide a critical emergency service to our community on the waterways, and funding them into the future needs to be a priority.

12.01.2022 Its already an extremely busy day on the water today. The first vessels started departing the Seaway for offshore at 0230 this morning. Our Radio Operator was kept extremely busy until 0500 when the Seaway Tower opened. 3 VMR vessels are now assisting broken down vessels, and these make up 6 jobs for the crew so far. It's a beautiful day, enjoy the sunshine, and take care on the water. There are vessels of all shapes and sizes everywhere you look. Remember, VMR membership is only $77 www.vmrsouthport.com.au

12.01.2022 This afternoon Yellow Crew was involved in a rescue of a 5.6m centre console which had suffered engine failure and had been swept onto rocks in the Seaway. All 4 persons onboard were uninjured and had managed to get onto South Stradbroke Island. Marine Rescue 2 raced to the stricken vessel which was being swamped by large swell, and in very tricky conditions with great crew work, managed to get a rope to the vessel and towed it to safety. Coastguard 1 kindly offered to pick ...up the fishermen and returned them to the Spit Boat Ramp so they could inspect the damage to their vessel. We also thank MSQ who provided sound intel for MR2 about seaway conditions. These 4 lucky fishermen, who were on their very first trip, are very thankful for our assistance and became members immediately. Don’t be caught out, secure your membership now $77py for 24/7 assistance. See more

11.01.2022 The weather is slowly starting to improve, and it looks like only a few showers and some mild winds for the weekend. Please be aware though that there is a lot of freshwater runoff into the Broadwater, and with that brings some very dirty water and quite a lot of rubbish washed in from the riverbanks. VMR Southport are expecting the vessel traffic to increase from this weekend on, so we ask you to take extra care and always be aware of other vessels on the water. Our crews operate 24 / 7, so if you need marine assistance please give us a call. Have a great weekend. VMR membership makes for a great Christmas gift at only $77 per year. www.vmrsouthport.com.au

11.01.2022 Yellow crew were flagged down today by a jetskier with engine trouble. More importantly, they needed to get home quickly so his little girl could get to her 11th birthday party! MR5 got them back to the boat ramp in time, with lots of thanks and some thumbs up from the birthday girl! A day to remember ... Don’t get caught out, become a member. $77 for 24/7 assistance and peace of mind. www.vmrsouthport.com.au or phone Base on 5591 1300. #vmrsouthport

10.01.2022 Christmas gift ideas For your peace of mind while out on the water. VMR membership is a perfect gift for your family. Only $77p.a www.vmrsouthport.com.au

09.01.2022 Green crew have had a really busy day today. Two crew including a QAS VMR First Responder were dispatched to a boat fire in a Runaway Bay Canal. The boat has sunk and boaties should be on alert for navigational aids which will indicate its position. A fantastic collaborative effort by Queensland Fire & Rescue officers, Queensland Water Police and VMR members. #QFES #QPS #QAS

08.01.2022 It was yet another busy Sunday for Yellow Crew. VMR Southport were tasked to jointly lead the jetski procession for the World Record attempt at the largest number of Santa's on jetskis. This was a great event, and given the large number of other vessels on the water, went very smoothly. VMR Southport is also very excited about their record attempt at signing up as many new members in the lead up to, and beyond the Christmas / New Year period. If you would like Santa to deliver something great, membership is only $77p.a for 24 / 7 marine assistance. Don't get caught without it. Ph. 5591 1300 www.vmrsouthport.com.au

08.01.2022 Yellow crew signing off .... just thought we’d share the performance of our jetski jacket, designed by one of our crew members. In action this afternoon on the Broadwater! With 3 weeks to Fathers Day what a great time to purchase your loved one a VMR Southport Membership....! Phone Base on 5591 1300 or online at vmrsouthport.com.au

07.01.2022 A couple of days of hot and humid weather has seen an increase in the number of boats on the water, and the VMR Southport crews have been relatively busy. So far this week we have attended to 7 activations, with the pump out of a sinking vessel, which was successful, the ungrounding of a stranded vessel from a sandbank, and 5 tows of broken down vessels. VMR membership is only $77 per year. Don't get caught without it. www.vmrsouthport.com.au

07.01.2022 Over the next few weeks three of the four VMR Southport vessels will be detailed and antifouled at the Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard. Once again, generosity from local businesses has enabled this to happen with The Gold Coast City Marina, Bradford Marine Boat Maintenance and Repairs Gold Coast, Harbourforce Marine, and International Yacht Paint Asia Pacific, combining to offer this complimentary arrangement to VMR Southport. We are extremely grateful for this and ask our members and supporters to think of these businesses next time their vessel needs out of water attention. Don't forget VMR membership is only $77 per year. vmrsouthport.com.au

06.01.2022 It's been a busy week for the VMR Southport crews, indicating that the hectic summer period is rapidly approaching. Sunday was a busy day with 10 activations. 7 of these were routine tows, and the other 3 involved persons who were injured on our waterways, requiring QAS, Queensland Ambulance Service Emergency Paramedic and First Responder attention. Today has also seen 4 activations already, possibly a sign of what's to come over the weekend. Decent weather is forecast. Don't get caught out, purchase yourself, or someone you know a VMR membership for only $77. vmrsouthport.com.au

06.01.2022 Given their life saving benefit, defibrillators are carried as standard equipment on the VMR Southport Rescue vessels. On Saturday, Red crew were undertaking patrols when they were flagged down for assistance near Wavebreak Island. A medical episode was in progress and with our highly trained crew and QAS First Responders they were able to assist the patient while managing the scene to organise backup assistance from Emergency Paramedics. All Volunteer Marine Rescue crews are First Aid trained and by us having these life saving devices on board our vessels, we are able to increase a patient's chance of survival Please continue to support VMR Southport. Membership is only $77 per year. www.vmrsouthport.com.au

05.01.2022 Don’t miss out on your chance to WIN SPECIAL VMR SOUTHPORT MEMBERSHIP OFFER Join as a new member, or renew your existing, or expired VMR Southport membership in the month of December 2020 to go into the draw to win one of two Humminbird Fish Finders. Membership is only $77 per year and includes 24/7 marine rescue assistance from Point Danger to Bribie Island.... Don't get caught out this Christmas, join now. Ph - (07) 5591 1300 E - www.vmrsouthport.com.au

04.01.2022 VMR Southport President Glenn Norris today had the pleasure of meeting Ashmore Mens Shed representatives David Grant, Don McGrath and Noel Huggett. The Ashmore Mens Shed were given a project to build new dayshapes for the VMR Rescue vessels. These dayshapes make other Skippers aware that VMR vessels are restricted in their ability to manouvre, so please keep clear, especially when we are towing another vessel. Thank you very much to the Ashmore Mens Shed for the great work they have done for VMR, as well as that they do in the general community Don't forget VMR membership is only $77 vmrsouthport.com.au

04.01.2022 Thanks for your support Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard

04.01.2022 Thankyou to the Usher Group for all of your hard work and support.

04.01.2022 Have you always wanted to support Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport but don’t have a boat or a membership? Now’s your chance through the Containers for Change Scheme! Now everyone can get involved, and our fantastic volunteers can continue to provide a valuable service on the water. As an added bonus we are looking after our environment and our waterways. So how does it work?... 1 collect eligible recycling containers from home, school, work, in the water, out and about etc 2 drop items off at an authorised container refund point 3 indicate you wish to donate the proceeds to VMR Scheme ID: C10235116 What items are eligible? --> Items include glass bottles, cans, and plastic containers that display the 10c refund logo. Be sure that the containers are empty and have the caps off. Where is my closest Container Refund Point? --> All info on where to locate your Container Refund Point plus a list of all eligible items can be found on the Containers for Change website. Head over to https://www.containersforchange.com.au/qld/ for further information. We appreciate your support, so feel free to drop us a line below so we can acknowledge your efforts. Share this post with your friends, as every donation is important. Visit www.vmrsouthport.com.au to purchase your membership $77 for 24/7 coverage.

03.01.2022 Marine Rescue 2 getting some love on the fly. Always ready to assist all the Gold Coast boating community. Marine Rescue 2 is a 2700 series Noosa Cat. Powered by Twin Mercury SeaPro 250s... Plenty of power to assist those in need in a hurry. Be a member today for only $77 a year. 24/7 coverage. 24 hour radio coverage on base. Phone 5591 1300 www.vmrsouthport.com.au

03.01.2022 Glenn has been a major force behind the scenes at VMR Southport for a lot of years, also contributing to many other VMR Squadrons in helping them to apply for grants and sponsorships. Glenn has been with VMR for over 24 years and is well deserving of this award, and many more for all the time he contributes.

02.01.2022 White Crew on call and ready to assist Gold Coast boaters today. VMR Southport available 24/7. Membership $77 per year. Ph. 5591 1300... Www.vmrsouthport.com.au

02.01.2022 Gold Coast Bulletin Article re today's two marine incidents on the water that VMR Southport were involved with. Great work by all crew members involved in both events. https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au//a4bd06bc19ff448677f2

02.01.2022 Today saw the VMR Southport Annual General Meeting. We have a newly elected President in Glenn Norris, who has been a member of VMR Southport for nearly 25 years. Glenn is looking forward to working with the 2020 / 2021 Management Committee to continue on the great work of those before, to ensure VMR Southport delivers a first class Marine Rescue service to the boating public of the Gold Coast region. Glenn is seen here congratulating Green Crew Duty Skipper Martin Hood..., and Blue Crew Duty Skipper and Senior Skipper Scott Gregory on their receipt of 20 year service plaques. Very well deserved. Visit us at www.vmrsouthport.com.au See more

01.01.2022 Come visit VMR Southport at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show. Blue crew is on duty the morning accepting donations and happy to sign you up if you require a membership.

01.01.2022 It's been another wonderful week of community support for VMR Southport, with our Primary Rescue vessel 'Marine Rescue 1' being lifted from the water at Gold Coast City Marina, for its annual detail, polish and antifoul. The team at Gold Coast city Marine, Bradford Marine, International Paints have again donated their services, and once again we have another vessel looking amazing, ready to assist the Gold Coast boating community. This service is invaluable and VMR Southport are proud to recommend these businesses. A special thanks to Glenn Norris at VMR Southport, Glenn makes this all possible with his dedication to our vessels and supporting the boating community at large. Don't forget, VMR Southport membership is only $77 per year. www.vmrsouthport.com.au