In a boating emergency
Radio for help on
Channel 16 on VHF
(distress and calling channel)
Channel 88 (27.880 MHz)
on a 27 MHz radio
Call MRNSW on
9450 2468
Or call
MarineRescue App
The new MarineRescue App is making it easier than ever for boaters to Log On, Log Off and stay safe on NSW waters. It's the only app that will connect you directly to Marine Rescue NSW.

Weather Warnings
Weather Warnings for New South Wales / Australian Capital Territory - marine areas. Issued by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology |
Current weather warnings for New South Wales / Australian Capital Territory, Australia including strong wind, gale, storm force and hurricane force wind warnings; tsunami; damaging waves; abnormally high tides; and tropical cyclones. |
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News archive for December 2013:
- Marine Rescue NSW supports Sydney to Hobart action
- December 24, 2013
- Search for fisher near Currarong called off
- December 23, 2013
- LATEST UPDATE: Search for missing fisherman suspended
- December 23, 2013
- Search continues for missing fisherman near Currarong
- December 23, 2013
- Marine Rescue NSW volunteers on alert over festive season
- December 22, 2013
- Fishermen rescued in North Coast search operation
- December 21, 2013
- Men rescued after night clinging to esky in waters off Yamba in northern New South Wales
- December 21, 2013
- EPIRB Precautionary safety alert
- December 20, 2013
- Operation Trident again targeting oyster theft this Christmas
- December 19, 2013
- Rescue groups prepare for the very worst
- December 19, 2013
- Old for new lifejackets
- December 17, 2013
- MRNSW volunteers save dad and son swept out to sea
- December 16, 2013
- High-tech newcomer strengthens Marine Rescue
- December 16, 2013
- $630,000 safety investment at Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie
- December 14, 2013
- Full steam ahead for skipper
- December 12, 2013
- Remembering Merchant Mariners
- December 11, 2013