Archive for June 2019
MRPMQ respond in rough and dark conditions as 55ft yacht runs aground
Marine Rescue Port Macquarie responded to a distress call at 9.30pm on Wednesday, June 26 from the vessel which was carrying five passengers. The 55ft yacht ran aground overnight at Point Plomer, north of Port Macquarie MRPMQ unit commander Greg Davies said crews were put to the test in rough and dark conditions. “We got…
Read MoreEscorting a patrol Vessel from Samoa over the bar in wet, cold and rough conditions
Very challenging conditions today as the crew from Marine Rescue Port Macquarie escorted a patrol vessel from Somoa over the bar and up to our supporters Birdon Marine. It was wet, cold and rough but great experience for members of Marine Rescue PMQ Volunteers Saving Lives on the Water.
Read MoreMarine Rescue Port Macquarie retrieve boat with electrical problems and two men at Point Plomer
Marine Rescue Port Macquarie have taken a break from training two new crew members to respond to a boating emergency. Crews were training and assessing new crew members around 11am on Thursday, June 13 when they were called to retrieve two men and a vessel experiencing difficulties near Point Plomer. Marine Rescue Port Macquarie unit…
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