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On Feb 4, 2026

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers respond to almost 700 incidents in January

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers across the state have begun the year in high demand, completing 668 search and rescue missions during January, including 162 emergency responses and the safe return of...
Botany Port Hacking
On Feb 3, 2026

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers continue to assist search for missing swimmer at Maroubra

Marine Rescue NSW vessels and volunteer crews from the Middle Harbour and Botany Port Hacking units have this morning resumed the multi-agency search for a male swimmer who failed to return to shore...
Illawarra
On Feb 2, 2026

At the helm: Kim makes history at Marine Rescue Sussex Inlet

Marine Rescue Sussex Inlet has strengthened its on-water response capability with the qualification of its newest skipper, Kim Vernon, who has become the unit’s first female Coxswain (Restricted)....
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