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Illawarra
On Nov 4, 2025

Marine Rescue Shoalhaven volunteers honoured for lifesaving mission

Ten volunteers from Marine Rescue Shoalhaven have been formally recognised for their dedication to saving lives on the water and serving the local boating community during a ceremony at the Greenwell...
Bermagui
On Nov 3, 2025

Marine Rescue Bermagui calls for more volunteers to help save lives at sea

Saving lives on the water is Marine Rescue Bermagui Unit Commander Jim Anderson’s main mission — but he’s equally focused on growing the unit’s volunteer numbers. The South Coast unit...
Forster Tuncurry
On Oct 27, 2025

Marine Rescue Forster Tuncurry crew stood down for the day in search for missing hang-glider pilot

The volunteer crew on board Marine Rescue NSW vessel Forster 30 have been stood down for the day after assisting in a multi-agency search for a missing male hang-glider pilot off Elizabeth Beach on...
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