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Hunter Central Coast
On Mar 24, 2025

Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie crew responds to late-night Pan Pan call 24km off Swansea Heads

A volunteer crew from Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie was activated late last night (Sunday, 23 March) to assist two boaters stranded 13 nautical miles (24km) off Swansea Heads. Radio operators at...
Illawarra
On Mar 23, 2025

Marine Rescue NSW crew rescue man from sinking vessel off Port Kembla

A volunteer crew on board Marine Rescue NSW vessel Port Kembla 31 responded to a call for assistance from a distressed vessel with one person on board just after 11am this morning, Sunday 23 March....
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On Mar 18, 2025

Boaters reminded not to get complacent on the water

With just over a month remaining in the boating season, Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell is urging boaters not to become complacent, after engine, battery, and fuel issues accounted for 67...
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