Extensive 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 MoreRepair work scheduled to start at fire-damaged Marine Rescue radio base
Repair work is scheduled to start later this month (April) on the Marine Rescue radio base and Salty Crew Kiosk at Town Beach in Port Macquarie. The Marine Rescue radio base and kiosk were damaged during a building fire on September 12, 2019. The blaze originated from a female amenities area, causing smoke and heat…
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 MoreGolfers raise thousands for Port Macquarie Marine Rescue
IT was a great day out on the green and the rain held off for a successful golf day to raise funds for Port Macquarie Marine Rescue. Teams from across the Hastings teed off at Port Macquarie Golf Club on Sunday, February 23. Marine Rescue spokesperson Chris Dickson said it was a great day of…
Read MoreMarine Rescue Port Macquarie optimistic about the year ahead after challenging 2019
For Marine Rescue Port Macquarie 2019 was a busy year filled with daring rescues, accolades and lots of training exercises. The unit grew from just over 100 volunteers to nearly 200 with people working around the clock at the boat shed, radio base and in the fundraising arm of the organisation. Unit commander Greg Davies…
Read MoreMarine Rescue Port Macquarie urges boaties to log on
If Marine Rescue Port Macquarie’s Greg Davies had one wish it would be for more boaties to log on before they head to sea. The unit commander says logging on and informing the marine organisation just where boaties are heading is a simple procedure. “While we are happy with the way people are responding and…
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 MoreExpired / out of date boat flare collection morning
We are having an expired / out of date boat flare collection morning on Saturday 23 November at the Westport Boat ramp from 7.30 – 10.00am
Read MoreRESCHEDULED – We are celebrating 25 Years of service and would like to invite you to the PM Member Night Party
Dear PM Member, Due to the fires and weather event we have just experienced we have had to reschedule the PM Member Night Party We are now celebrating over 25 Years Service Saving lives on the water and would like to invite you to the PM Member Night Party Over the past 25 years we…
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…
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