In a boating emergency, radio Channel 16 on VHF or Channel 88 on 27MHz, or ring Triple Zero (000)

Volunteers saving lives on the water.

Spending time on the water is part of the Australian way of life. Marine Rescue NSW is here to help keep you safe.

Give a life saving gift this Christmas

Help ease the financial pressures that many units may face during this busy time of rescues.

Log On This Summer

Download the free Marine Rescue app and enjoy your summer - safely!

Help us get you home safe. Log On before you head out.

Latest news
Hunter Central Coast
On Feb 23, 2025

Marine Rescue Port Stephens deployed to search for missing person off Newcastle

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Port Stephens have been tasked by NSW Police Marine Area Command to assist in a multi-agency search approximately 30 nautical miles (55 kilometres) east of Newcastle....
Hunter Central Coast
On Feb 21, 2025

Marine Rescue Newcastle crew completes lengthy overnight rescue mission

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Newcastle have safely returned two people to shore after their 13.5 metre yacht lost steering 18 nautical miles (33km) off Newcastle. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Steve...
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...
See all news
Quick Links

You can help keep us on the water.

You can join us in our mission to save lives on the water by becoming a member of one of our 46 units.

Generous support from individuals, businesses and organisations like you help keep our services running and ready for those in need.

Get help when you need it with the new Marine Rescue NSW app

The Marine Rescue NSW app allows you to Log On with ease from your mobile phone. Check out the new and updated features today!

Make every voyage safer. Switch to VHF.

VHF offers you greater range and clearer reception. It’s the technology of choice for safer boating.

Passionate. Professional. Local. Become a MRNSW volunteer.

Join your local unit to make new friends, receive professional training and keep your community safe on the water.

Marine Rescue NSW is proudly supported by