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Illawarra
On Sep 9, 2026

Marine Rescue NSW takes search and rescue exercise to new level with Jervis Bay first

More than 70 Marine Rescue NSW volunteers and staff will take part in a major multi-agency search and rescue exercise at Jervis Bay on Saturday 12 September, including a first-of-its-kind live rescue...
Eden
On Sep 3, 2026

Refurbished Marine Rescue Eden vessel struck while berthed days before official welcome

A newly refurbished Marine Rescue NSW vessel has been extensively damaged after being accidently struck by another vessel while berthed at the Port of Eden, just days before it was due to be...
Service
On Sep 2, 2026

Marine Rescue NSW takes statewide team to Penrith for Australasian Rescue Boat Challenge

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers from Point Danger in the Northern Rivers to Sussex Inlet on the South Coast, and from across Greater Sydney and the Hunter Central Coast, will converge on Penrith this...
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