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On Dec 19, 2024

Marine Rescue Port Kembla enhances search and rescue capability with rescue watercraft

Marine Rescue Port Kembla has enhanced its search and rescue capability not only across Wollongong and Shellharbour but across the Illawarra Shoalhaven with the addition of two rescue watercraft...
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On Dec 17, 2024

Marine Rescue Forster Tuncurry completes offshore medical assist

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Forster Tuncurry assisted a solo sailor after he suffered a head injury on board his yacht this morning. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Rodney Page said the sailor was...
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On Dec 16, 2024

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers ready for holiday season after busy November

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers across the state were busy during November, with the service expecting demand to increase over the holiday season. Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell said...
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