News from Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie
Transport for NSW Maritime is delivering the Expired Marine Flare Collection Program at keyboating locations across New South Wales. The program provides an opportunity for boaters tosafely dispose of expired marine flares.Important: Collection dates, times and locations are subject to change without notice due tooperational or safety considerations. Click on the link below to see…
Coinciding with the October long weekend, maritime authorities including NSW Maritime and Marine Rescue NSW have kicked off safety campaigns like Operation Prepare to Launch. Because engine failures, battery issues, and running out of fuel account for nearly 60% of all emergency water responses in the state, authorities are heavily pushing for skippers to dust off their gear and…
Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie are thankful for the support we receive from businesses in our area. The latest is IMB Bank which through a grant enabled us to purchase a new Rescue Water Craft which we received recently. The grant covered the full cost of the RWC. It has been allocated call sign Lake Macquarie…
Lake Macquarie volunteers at the State’s busiest Marine Rescue NSW unit have already safely returned 672 people to shore and completed 297 search and rescue missions in a busy first half of the year. The number of people returned safely is consistent with the 681 rescued during the same period last year, as the unit…
Three outstanding volunteers were today (Saturday 22 November, 2025) awarded Marine Rescue NSW Life Membership at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting in Cronulla, recognising their exceptional commitment, leadership and service. The awarding of Marine Rescue NSW Life Membership is among the highest honours, reserved for individuals whose contribution has shaped both their units and the…
Volunteers from Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie have retrieved a kayak angler stranded in waters off Pulbah Island after his craft overturned and became semi-submerged late yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, 3 December). Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Jane Shirriff said a crew from Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie was tasked just after 4:30 pm. “Rescue vessel Lake Macquarie 31 was immediately deployed,…