Archive for July 2020
Several boating-related coastal drownings across NSW but Port Mac boaties following safety rules
Local skippers and visiting boaties are following safety rules in Port Macquarie, despite numerous boating-related coastal drownings across NSW. Marine Rescue Port Macquarie are seeing increased numbers of boats on the water, as skippers take advantage of time off work due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to unit commander Greg Davies. “From the start of…
Read MoreAssisting a vessel with motor troubles in 90m depth of water off Plomer
Marine Rescue Port Macquarie was deployed 0830hrs this morning to assist a vessel with motor troubles in 90m depth of water off Plomer. All 3 people were returned safely to PMQ. Well done both radio operators and crew. Volunteers saving lives on the water.
Read MoreMarine Rescue Port Macquarie’s Rodney Page awarded the 15 year National Medal
Congratulations Rodney Page (pictured right) on having been awarded the 15 year National Medal. Rodney is a Skipper at the Marine Rescue Port Macquarie unit, as well as the Regional Training Manager for Marine Rescue NSW. Rodney is a stalwart member to MRNSW and his responsibilities include insuring that training standards are maintained within all…
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