Volunteers from Marine Rescue NSW remain on duty

Volunteers from Marine Rescue NSW remain on duty, ready to respond to emergencies and help boaters stay safe on the water.

Commissioner Stacey Tannos thanked the organisation’s volunteers for their ongoing commitment to community service during the continuing COVID-19 crisis.

“As always, our volunteers are selflessly putting the safety of the boating community first, even during this worrying time for us all,” he said.

“I know those boaters who are out on the water over the weekend will be grateful to each and every one of our volunteers reporting for duty.”

Commissioner Tannos said it was important to assure boaters that MRNSW was maintaining its vital emergency services at all our 44 units on the NSW coastline and on the Alpine Lakes and Murray River at Moama.

Commissioner Tannos said MRNSW had put preventative measures into place to protect its volunteers and staff, along with other members of the community, this week.

“These are sensible precautions to protect our people and the community while maintaining operation. Like everyone who’s adapting to a new way of working right now, we very much look forward to returning to our normal operations once this health crisis ends.”

Throughout this all, MRNSW staff have continued to work from home, staying safe and getting on with the job. Staff has been zooming through meetings, sharing desks with the kids, and getting some pawsome help from our furry friends.

Boaters should continue to Log On and Log Off with Marine Rescue NSW via VHF Channel 16 or the free MarineRescue App.

Boaters in trouble on the water can continue to call for help on VHF Ch 16 or on Triple Zero (000).