Vessel 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Read MoreExpired / out of date boat flare collection morning
We are having an expired / out of date boat flare collection morning on Saturday 23 November at the Westport Boat ramp from 7.30 – 10.00am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…
Read MoreMarine Rescue Port Macquarie radio base operating at Westport boat shed after Town Beach base damaged by fire
Marine Rescue Port Macquarie’s Town Beach SARCC radio base has been damaged by fire. NSW Fire and Rescue firefighters were called to reports of a building fire at Town Beach around 2am on Thursday, September 12. The fire is being treated as suspicious. Marine Rescue Port Macquarie unit commander Greg Davies said radio staff are…
Read MoreMarine Rescue Port Macquarie winnners at the 2019 International Maritime Rescue Federation Awards in London.
Marine Rescue Port Macquarie volunteers have been recognised at the 2019 International Maritime Rescue Federation Awards in London by winning “The Award for Outstanding Team Contribution to Maritime SAR Operations”. Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Stacey Tannos said the rescue was extraordinary. “It’s good that we get this type of recognition and it doesn’t come very…
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