It’s New Year’s Eve!
As we farewell 2020, please celebrate safely, particularly if you’re heading out on the water.
All recreational boating is permitted on New Year’s Eve, even though the countdown to midnight will be different from usual. There will be no 9pm fireworks on Sydney Harbour, with a short display from the Harbour Bridge at midnight.
For COVID-safety, if those on board are not all members of the same household, maintain a physical distance of 1.5m from others, as is reasonably practicable. If everyone is from the same household, this is not a requirement.
As always, remember to practice good personal hygiene.
Marine Rescue NSW volunteers from our Port Jackson, Broken Bay, Middle Harbour, Cottage Point and Botany Port Hacking units will be on Sydney Harbour throughout the day until the wee small hours of 2021 to help make sure boaters have a safe and enjoyable time and can make it home safely.
Our team at Marine Rescue Terrey Hills will be on duty around the clock to maintain radio communications for the boating community.
Remember to Log On with Marine Rescue NSW on VHF Channel 16 or our free Marine Rescue App. Ensure everyone on board is wearing a lifejacket before you leave shore.
If you need help, call Triple Zero (000) or Marine Rescue NSW on VHF Channel 16.
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