Stay clear of whales on their way north
Marine Rescue is advising sea-going boaters on the Central Coast not to get too close to whales as they make their annual trip north to warmer waters. Multiple pods of…
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New rescue boat to improve safety on the Hawkesbury
Boaters around the Hawkesbury will feel a lot safer following the delivery of a new $441,000 rescue boat to Marine Rescue NSW. Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cooke…
Surge in Central Coast boating rescues over December prompts warning
Marine Rescue NSW Deputy Commissioner Operations Alex Barrell has asked Central Coast boaters to ensure they are well prepared and to take it easy on the region’s waterways after a…
Boats illegally moored at Gosford given marching orders
Boats moored illegally at Gosford Wharf have been given their marching orders with the wharf to close for maintenance on December 5. The issue of long-term illegal moorings taking up…
Marine Rescue needs more radio operators
Marine Rescue Central Coast is putting out the call for more radio operators as the weather starts to warm up and more and more people are enjoying the region’s popular…
Busy season for Marine Rescue crews
Marine Rescue crews have had their second busiest 12-month period ever, despite the wettest start to a year on record. Across Central Coast waterways there’s been 218 rescues with 166…
Training day ramps up water safety measures
A Rescue Water Craft training day on the Hawkesbury River last weekend saw 10 trainees hit the water to help boost the ability of Marine Rescue NSW to better respond…
Marine Rescue operation prepares crews to save lives
Marine Rescue specialists from the Central Coast and Sydney put their skills to the test on July 23 and 24, searching for “victims” missing at sea in a major maritime…
Retreat to help first responders deal with trauma
Volunteer emergency first responders will come together in Wyong for a retreat weekend to learn how to reduce mental ill-health and suicide after trauma. It will in a series of…
New vehicle will speed up rescues
Tuggerah Lakes Marine Rescue has received $56,586 to purchase a new rescue vehicle as part of a $233,000 Infrastructure Grants Project. Marine Rescue NSW Deputy Commissioner of Corporate Services, Todd…
Over 40 years of combined service to Marine Rescue for Alan and Karl
Alan Howes is 79 and Karl Liepa is 81, but that hasn’t stopped the two Marine Rescue Central Coast volunteers continuing to make a valuable contribution to the community. The…
Distressed boat towed to safety
The Watch Officer at Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes received a call from a distressed vessel out on the lake on Saturday, September 25. Three people were on board the boat…
Keeled over
The skipper of a 38ft cruising yacht having engine trouble at sea headed towards The Entrance Channel last Friday for what he hoped to be safe shelter. At the mouth…
Commander Younglove awarded Emergency Services Medal
Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes Unit Commander, Tony Younglove, has been awarded a Meritorious Award Emergency Services Medal (ESM) in the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List. Commander Younglove has been recognised…
Council buck-passing on Gosford wharf
Forum – In reference to Hernan Ratto’s letter (CCN293), Gosford Council wharf is a disaster. I wrote to Liesl Tesch MP about the public wharf and about people living on…
Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes assist with Manning River floods
One of Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lake’s vessels was deployed to the Manning River, Taree, during the recent NSW flood emergency. The Tuggerah Lakes vessel (TL21) was skippered by Steve Corbett…
Citation for outstanding contribution to public safety
Tim Lumby has received a citation from Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes for his role in the rescue of a mother and son from a capsized boat. Lumby was presented with…
Two fishermen rescued
Marine Rescue Central Coast rescued two fishermen from waters off Terrigal. It was a late callout for volunteers on Friday, October 12, when a report of two fishermen drifting in…
Australia’s only Air Sea Rescue service memorial at Norah Head
Norah Head Marine Rescue will place a memorial plaque at Mazlin Reserve, Norah Head, in memory of Royal Australian Navy Air Sea Rescue crews and ships. Unit Commander of Norah…
Marine Rescue Central Coast still on the job
Marine Rescue Central Coast will remain on duty as the Coronavirus crackdown ramps up. Marine Rescue NSW has confirmed that all units will be operational but will be adopting new…