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On Mar 6, 2025

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers and vessels deploy for Northern NSW

Marine Rescue NSW has begun deploying volunteer flood rescue and support operators, along with staff, specialised vessels, and equipment, to Northern NSW as part of the NSW Government’s response to...
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On Mar 5, 2025

Marine Rescue Jervis Bay crew save four anglers after MAYDAY call

Volunteer radio operators at Marine Rescue Jervis Bay received a MAYDAY call just before 9 a.m. this morning (Wednesday, 5 March), reporting that a vessel with four males on board was taking on water...
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On Mar 4, 2025

Boaters urged not to take risks ahead of hazardous weather

Marine Rescue NSW is urging boaters not to risk their lives or vessels as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches. Marine Rescue NSW Superintendent Dan Duemmer said the New South Wales coast would feel...
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