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On Mar 8, 2023

Marine Rescue NSW involved in multi-agency search following flare sighting near Port Stephens

Marine Rescue NSW vessel Port Stephens 31 was tasked to search an area off Fishermans Bay on the Hunter Coast this morning after a flare sighting was reported at 4.23am.

The PS 31 crew conducted a search pattern around the sighting zone which saw the MRNSW vessel reach 26kms off the coast while Marine Area Command deployed a fixed wing aircraft.

No distressed vessel or persons were found and the search was called off at 8.40am.

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