Fourth call out this week

Just before 1pm today, Marine Rescue Port Macquarie activated its boat crew for the 4th time in less than a week to assist a 45′ catamaran with one POB experiencing mechanical difficulties. Skipper Rob Breskal along with Leading Crew trainee Dave, leading crew Scott Saunders and crew Larissa Trapeznikova responded in PM30. After towing the…

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Vessel towed back to shore by Marine Rescue

Marine Rescue Port Macquarie members have ensured two fishos made it safely to shore after their vessel broke down on the water. Marine Rescue was alerted to the incident at about 6am on Saturday, February 29. Marine Rescue Port Macquarie unit commander Greg Davies said members responded and helped tow the six metre vessel back…

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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…

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