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By the numbers
On Dec 7, 2023

Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner urges boaters to avoid falling victim to preventable incidents

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers across the state completed 293 search and rescue missions in November, including 88 emergency responses. Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell said 69% of missions...
Progress
On Dec 1, 2023

New Marine Rescue Alpine Lakes vessel passes major test ahead of going into service

The new replacement vessel for Marine Rescue Alpine Lakes has passed a sea trial at Yamba on the NSW Northern Rivers ahead of being delivered to Lake Eucumbene. Marine Rescue NSW Senior Manager...
Search and Rescue
On Nov 28, 2023

Marine Rescue NSW crews assist in search for missing swimmer off Newcastle

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers are assisting NSW Police Marine Area Command in a search for a swimmer reported missing off Stockton Beach. The search commenced on Sunday 26 November with rescue vessels...
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