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On May 4, 2023

Search for missing rock fisherman off Kiama suspended for the day

Marine Rescue NSW vessels Port Kembla 31 and Shellharbour 30 have completed a second full day searching for a rock fisherman swept off rocks near Blowhole Point at Kiama on Tuesday night.

Marine Area Command stood down PK 31 and SH 30 at 3pm today after seven hours searching along with Water Police 23.

Marine Rescue NSW Illawarra Zone Duty Operations Manager Stuart Massey said PK 31 and SH 30 conducted parallel line tracking from Bombo to the Beecroft Peninsular near Currarong pushing 21 nautical miles (40kms) east.

“Our crews covered approximately 160 square nautical miles during today’s search.

“The wind chop and swell made searching the area difficult but manageable,” he said.

Mr Massey said the Marine Rescue NSW volunteers on board were extremely focused despite the conditions.

“Their commitment is incredible.

“It was lumpy and uncomfortable out there, it was a confused sea with swells coming in from different directions,” Mr Massey said.

Marine Rescue NSW is a volunteer based not-for-profit professional organisation dedicated to keeping boaters safe on the water and supporting local communities.

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