Rescues
Marine Rescue Port Macquarie respond to three incidents on the water overnight
Marine Rescue volunteers had a busy night out on the water on June 30, with three rescue calls coming in within an hour of each other. At around 7.15pm, one of Port Macquarie Marine Rescue’s vessels was called out to rescue two people on board a 40-foot flybridge cruiser when they ran into trouble near…
Read MoreFourth call out this week
Just before 1pm today, Marine Rescue Port Macquarie activated its boat crew for the 4th time in less than a week to assist a 45′ catamaran with one POB experiencing mechanical difficulties. Skipper Rob Breskal along with Leading Crew trainee Dave, leading crew Scott Saunders and crew Larissa Trapeznikova responded in PM30. After towing the…
Read MoreAssisting a vessel with motor troubles in 90m depth of water off Plomer
Marine Rescue Port Macquarie was deployed 0830hrs this morning to assist a vessel with motor troubles in 90m depth of water off Plomer. All 3 people were returned safely to PMQ. Well done both radio operators and crew. Volunteers saving lives on the water.
Read MoreExtensive search by emergency services at Hastings River mouth after alleged body sighting
AN extensive search of the water off Town Beach and the Hastings River entrance was conducted today after a report alleged that a body had been seen in the water. Port Macquarie lifeguards were alerted at about 12.15pm after a call was received reporting what appeared to be a body floating in the Hastings River…
Read MoreVessel towed back to shore by Marine Rescue
Marine Rescue Port Macquarie members have ensured two fishos made it safely to shore after their vessel broke down on the water. Marine Rescue was alerted to the incident at about 6am on Saturday, February 29. Marine Rescue Port Macquarie unit commander Greg Davies said members responded and helped tow the six metre vessel back…
Read MoreNew Years Day rescue of two men and their dog from sinking boat off Lighthouse Beach
Two men and a dog have had a fortunate start to the new year after they were rescued from a sinking vessel off Lighthouse Beach, Port Macquarie. Marine Rescue Port Macquarie unit commander Greg Davies said members were alerted to the incident at about 11am on Wednesday, January 1. Mr Davies said the men put…
Read MoreMarine Rescue Port Macquarie called to assist vessels during Sunday’s NRL grand final
Marine Rescue volunteers have missed watching the NRL grand final for consecutive years after they were called out to two separate rescues on Sunday, October 6. In the first incident, Port Macquarie volunteers were called to an inshore assist for a sailing vessel suffering hydraulic failure in the Hastings River early on Sunday. Marine Rescue…
Read MoreMarine Rescue Port Macquarie tow 30 foot cruiser to Port Macquarie after engine failure
Marine Rescue Port Macquarie have rescued and towed a 30 foot cruiser to Port Macquarie after it suffered an engine failure. The sea rescue occurred around 3pm on Monday, July 29, when the cruiser became stranded with electrical problems south of Queens Head. Marine Rescue Port Macquarie unit commander Greg Davies said volunteers received the…
Read MoreMRPMQ respond in rough and dark conditions as 55ft yacht runs aground
Marine Rescue Port Macquarie responded to a distress call at 9.30pm on Wednesday, June 26 from the vessel which was carrying five passengers. The 55ft yacht ran aground overnight at Point Plomer, north of Port Macquarie MRPMQ unit commander Greg Davies said crews were put to the test in rough and dark conditions. “We got…
Read MoreMarine Rescue Port Macquarie retrieve boat with electrical problems and two men at Point Plomer
Marine Rescue Port Macquarie have taken a break from training two new crew members to respond to a boating emergency. Crews were training and assessing new crew members around 11am on Thursday, June 13 when they were called to retrieve two men and a vessel experiencing difficulties near Point Plomer. Marine Rescue Port Macquarie unit…
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