Marine Rescue Port Macquarie help supervise the swim leg of Ironman Australia on the Hastings River
Marine Rescue PMQ, Surf Life Saving and Maritime supervised swimmers in today’s Ironman swim on the Hastings River, Port Macquarie. Over 3000 competitors entered in this Ironman event, making it the largest Ironman competition to be held in Australia so far. With a 0500hrs start our volunteers were back at base by 1200hrs. Volunteers Saving…
Read MorePort Macquarie Marine Rescue assists Hibbard Ferry mid-crossing after breakdown
Marine Rescue has risen to a ‘ferry’ heavy challenge after Port Macquarie’s Hibbard Ferry broke down mid-crossing. The Hibbard Ferry experienced mechanical issues throughout Wednesday, May 1, stopping in the morning at 7.10am, before returning to service around 2.45pm that day. It would then shudder to a halt at 6.55pm before being declared out of…
Read MoreNational Parks and Wildlife and Port Macquarie Marine Rescue train in whale rescue and release
As the whale migration (and watching) season kicks off officially on May 1, National Parks and Wildlife Service along with Marine Rescue Port Macquarie have been brushing up on their whale entrapment training. An unfortunate by-product of the whale migration season, each year whales end up caught in discarded fishing nets and ropes. On April…
Read MoreBusy Easter for everyone at Marine Rescue Port Macquarie
The fundraising team are at Bunnings raising money to keep us operational. Boat crew out on patrol today with over 30 vessels out. Found the Epirb to vessel that turned over on the bar on Thursday, between PMQ and Queens Head and our fender found between PMQ and Plummer. Radio Base and Crew, being vigilant…
Read MoreTwo men rescued after boat rolled over on the bar near the Port Macquarie breakwall
Two men have been rescued after their boat rolled over on the bar near the Port Macquarie breakwall at 1pm on Thursday afternoon, April 18. Marine Rescue Port Macquarie unit commander Greg Davies said the men were lucky to escape with minor injuries. “Only one of the men was slightly injured,” Mr Davies said. Fortunately,…
Read MoreMarine Rescue Port Macquarie rescue three people from a sinking boat south of Crescent Head
A dramatic overnight sea rescue has resulted in a boat sinking and three people being rushed to hospital with spinal and chest injuries. Shortly after 1am on Sunday, April 14, Marine Rescue Port Macquarie received an emergency call for help from a boat taking water somewhere between Crescent Head and Port Macquarie. On board the…
Read MoreMarine Rescue Port Macquarie called to a boat on fire and a sinking boat at the same time!
A boat on fire in the Hastings River and a sinking boat off Plomer kept volunteers with Marine Rescue Port Macquarie very busy on March 16. Around 8 am on Saturday, an emergency call was placed to the first responders on the water to help a boat on the Hastings River which was on fire.…
Read MoreMarine Rescue Port Macquarie set to receive a new boat to continue their hard work
A new rescue boat for Marine Rescue Port Macquarie will enhance the unit’s ability to save lives on the water and particularly in our rivers. The news comes as the state government announced an additional $37.6 million in funding for the 44 Marine Rescue units in NSW, on January 27. For the Port Macquarie unit…
Read MoreMarine Rescue Port Macquarie put through their paces on Australia Day long weekend
Saving lives on the water is what Marine Rescue are tasked to do and on Australia Day the local showcased their skills in front of thousands. Greg Davies, unit commander with Marine Rescue Port Macquarie said his unit demonstrated rescue techniques along with giving bystanders an understanding of communication between the boat crew and radio…
Read MoreMarine Rescue Port Macquarie ‘Boat Raffle’ Winners Announced
The Port Macquarie Marine Rescue ‘Boat Raffle’ was drawn on Saturday 26th January 2019 by our Mayor, Peta Pinson and the winners are: First prize – Quintrex 390 Explorer Outback River Boat – ticket PM 7069 – Sebastian Litchfield of Port Macquarie / Coffs Harbour. Second prize – Travel voucher to value of $2,500 –…
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