Improved weather conditions in June saw large numbers of boaters take to the state’s waterways resulting in 85 search and rescue missions being conducted in the Central Coast/Hunter region.
A strong number of boaters are remembering to log on and off when they head out on the water, resulting in Marine Rescue NSW radio operators keeping watch over 22,100 people on board vessels during June.
“Safety is paramount on the water,” Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell said.
“By logging on, the skippers of those vessels ensured that our dedicated volunteers were monitoring their safe return.”
Marine Rescue NSW volunteers experienced their second busiest June on record, completing 268 search and rescue missions — a 16% decrease from the record 316 missions undertaken in June 2023.
Of last month’s 268 missions, 112 were emergency responses, with volunteers safely returning 487 people to shore as radio operators handled 19,521 calls, including five maydays and five Pan Pans.
Across the Hunter and Central Coast region during June there were 85 search and rescue missions including 27 emergency responses with 177 people safely returned to shore across all eight units.
Lake Macquarie responded to the highest number (38), followed by Port Stephens with 15 responses and Brisbane Water with 13 call outs.
