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By the numbers
On Feb 10, 2025

Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner praises boaters following reduction in January rescues

Despite experiencing their quietest January since 2020, Marine Rescue NSW volunteers still conducted an average of 21 rescues per day, safely returning 1,670 people to shore last month. Across the...
Botany Port Hacking
On Feb 10, 2025

Botany Port Hacking volunteers make swift rescue during Boating Regatta

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers sprang into action whilst taking part in yesterday’s Port Hacking Putters Regatta. Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking skipper Brad Whittaker was on board a classic...
Hunter Central Coast
On Jan 29, 2025

Marine Rescue Newcastle crew guides disabled sailing boat to safety in challenging conditions

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Newcastle were deployed on board rescue vessel Newcastle 30 in challenging conditions last night to assist a sailing vessel with three people on board, which had become...
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