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Marine Rescue NSW offering full general boat licence for first time at Lemon Tree Passage and Hawkesbury units

Marine Rescue NSW has taken its boating education program to the water for the first time, with Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage now (and Hawkesbury soon to be) delivering the practical on-water...

Bermagui

On Oct 13, 2026

Marine Rescue NSW urges boaters to carry lifesaving equipment after vessel overturns 46km offshore

Two anglers are lucky to be alive after their boat overturned approximately 46 kilometres off the NSW South Coast yesterday afternoon (Monday 12 October), triggering a multi-agency rescue. Marine...

By the numbers

On Oct 12, 2026

Marine Rescue NSW completes 298 missions in September as demand across Greater Sydney hits new high

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers across the state performed 298 search and rescue missions in September, safely returning 659 people to shore, including 77 emergency responses. Marine Rescue Botany Port...

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