In a boating emergency
Radio for help on
Channel 16 on VHF
(distress and calling channel)
Channel 88 (27.880 MHz)
on a 27 MHz radio
Or Call 000
Latest News
- Boaters rescued at Tuross, Mallacoota
- May 17, 2012
- A MAN has had a lucky escape after his small tinnie capsized in extreme surf at Tuross Head on Monday morning.
The boat overturned just before 9am and emergency services were called.
The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter was on the scene first and conducted a search of the area and located the male and his boat on the shore on the southern side of the lake entrance.
A short time later A Rescue Watercraft from Broulee, Moruya lifesavers and Tuross Marine Rescue were on the water and they confirmed the man was safe and well.
- Hats off to Lake Macquarie volunteers
- May 17, 2012
Events Calendar
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EventsUpcoming Events
THE WORKS Roads and Maritime Services advises that due to maintenance work, the Spit Bridge at Middle Harbour will not open for tall vessels between Monday 14 May to Sunday 27 May 2012 (inclusive). To assist vessel owners and operators during the fourteen day bridge closure, Roads and Maritime Services have been able to secure a number of temporary mooring facilities south of Parriwi Head, off Shell Cove. NAVIGATION WARNING Vessel operators are advised to proceed with extreme caution and to take note of the height of their vessel and the height of the tide when travelling in the vicinity of the Spit Bridge, Middle Harbour. Only vessels which can fit comfortably under the bridge span will be able to pass through. DIRECTIONS RMS reminds vessel operators that: a) Persons within the vicinity of the works must comply with any directions given by a Boating Safety Officer or Police Officer in relation to the works or to marine safety. Failure to comply with any such direction is an offence (Marine Safety Act 1998, s.15A -Maximum Penalty $3,300.00); MAPS & CHARTS AFFECTED RMS (Maritime Operations) Boating Map – 9D For further information concerning this Navigation Warning, please contact RMS Maritime Operations Info Line 131 256 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm 7 days a week) MARINE NOTICE No. SH1205
The annual Mullum to Bruns Paddle will be held on Sunday, May 27. The event includes a 10km paddle challenge, 10km stand up paddle challenge, 10km fun paddle and a series of short board challenges for kids. The popular fundraising event is organised by Marine Rescue Brunswick, the Brunswick Surf Club and Brunswick Visitors Centre. Visit http://www.brunswickheads.org.au for registration and event details.
The Sydney International Boat Show is the place to find the boat of your dreams – and meet members of Marine Rescue NSW. As always, our volunteers will be on hand at this major event on the boating industry calendar to provide advice and information to the public about the services we provide the boating community. Organised by the Boating Industry Association of NSW, SIBS is held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.
Heaven Can Wait Charity Yacht Race organisers have announced an additional event – a 12 hour race around Lake Macquarie, designed to appeal to sports boats, trailerables, trailer-sailers, and anyone who doesn't feel up to a full 24 hour race, or wants more of a challenge than the daylight-only One Lap Dash. |
