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Escorting 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…
Read MoreMarine Rescue Port Macquarie help supervise the swim leg of Ironman Australia on the Hastings River
Marine Rescue PMQ, Surf Life Saving and Maritime supervised swimmers in today’s Ironman swim on the Hastings River, Port Macquarie. Over 3000 competitors entered in this Ironman event, making it the largest Ironman competition to be held in Australia so far. With a 0500hrs start our volunteers were back at base by 1200hrs. Volunteers Saving…
Read MorePort Macquarie Marine Rescue assists Hibbard Ferry mid-crossing after breakdown
Marine Rescue has risen to a ‘ferry’ heavy challenge after Port Macquarie’s Hibbard Ferry broke down mid-crossing. The Hibbard Ferry experienced mechanical issues throughout Wednesday, May 1, stopping in the morning at 7.10am, before returning to service around 2.45pm that day. It would then shudder to a halt at 6.55pm before being declared out of…
Read MoreNational Parks and Wildlife and Port Macquarie Marine Rescue train in whale rescue and release
As the whale migration (and watching) season kicks off officially on May 1, National Parks and Wildlife Service along with Marine Rescue Port Macquarie have been brushing up on their whale entrapment training. An unfortunate by-product of the whale migration season, each year whales end up caught in discarded fishing nets and ropes. On April…
Read MoreBusy Easter for everyone at Marine Rescue Port Macquarie
The fundraising team are at Bunnings raising money to keep us operational. Boat crew out on patrol today with over 30 vessels out. Found the Epirb to vessel that turned over on the bar on Thursday, between PMQ and Queens Head and our fender found between PMQ and Plummer. Radio Base and Crew, being vigilant…
Read MoreMarine Rescue Port Macquarie called to a boat on fire and a sinking boat at the same time!
A boat on fire in the Hastings River and a sinking boat off Plomer kept volunteers with Marine Rescue Port Macquarie very busy on March 16. Around 8 am on Saturday, an emergency call was placed to the first responders on the water to help a boat on the Hastings River which was on fire.…
Read MoreMarine Rescue Port Macquarie set to receive a new boat to continue their hard work
A new rescue boat for Marine Rescue Port Macquarie will enhance the unit’s ability to save lives on the water and particularly in our rivers. The news comes as the state government announced an additional $37.6 million in funding for the 44 Marine Rescue units in NSW, on January 27. For the Port Macquarie unit…
Read MoreMarine Rescue Port Macquarie put through their paces on Australia Day long weekend
Saving lives on the water is what Marine Rescue are tasked to do and on Australia Day the local showcased their skills in front of thousands. Greg Davies, unit commander with Marine Rescue Port Macquarie said his unit demonstrated rescue techniques along with giving bystanders an understanding of communication between the boat crew and radio…
Read MorePort Macquarie Marine Rescue now have the biggest fleet of any unit in NSW
Port Macquarie Marine Rescue now boasts the biggest fleet of any unit in the state in the lead-up to this summer’s holiday season. The organisation has secured a second jet ski making it the most prepared Marine Rescue unit outside of metropolitan areas. Unit commander Greg Davies said the additional jetski will boost the unit’s…
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