Marine Rescue Brunswick

14/06/2026

Know your tide times for crossing a bar.
If in doubt don’t even attempt it.

13/06/2026

13.6.26 - Marine Rescue Brunswick responded to a vessel with engine trouble off Lennox head and two P.O.B. Both boat and its passengers were returned safely to its port of origin at Ballina before our team came home to Brunswick.

03/06/2026

A dramatic rescue south of Byron Bay overnight saw Marine Rescue Brunswick volunteers battle darkness and deteriorating weather to save three men stranded on Cocked Hat Rock after their kayak was swept away. Check out how our dedicated crew used skill, determination and teamwork to bring the men safely home in the early hours of this morning.

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Volunteers from Marine Rescue Brunswick battled darkness and deteriorating conditions overnight to save three men stranded on Cocked Hat Rock, part of the Three Sisters south of Byron Bay. Volunteer radio operators at Marine Rescue Port Macquarie received multiple calls reporting people in distress....

03/06/2026

It was a long night for our legendary volunteers.

02/06/2026

Today around 8.00am Marine Rescue Brunswick received a call for assistance.
A vessel with 3 people onboard located offshore from Brunswick Heads river entrance had engine failure and required assistance
Our rescue vessel Brunswick 30 with 3 crew onboard were sent to assist and commenced a tow back to the Brunswick River boat ramp.
The owner was extremely thankful.
Great job, well done to all our volunteers.

If you'd like to support the work we do, all donations are very much appreciated.

You can donate to our Brunswick volunteers by following the link

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06/05/2026

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05/05/2026

Last night was the darkest night ever experienced by Marine Rescue NSW.

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers answer the call for help 24/7 and last night six members from Marine Rescue Ballina did just that. They launched with a single mission, to save lives on the water and assist a yacht, reported to be in difficulty off the South Ballina break wall.

Tragically, two of our volunteers lost their lives during the response.

Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Todd Andrews said the devastating loss is a solemn reminder of the risks faced by volunteers who serve their communities.

“These two men were serving their local community and have made the ultimate sacrifice to help others.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of the deceased, their fellow crew members, the brave radio operators who handled the difficult communications during the incident, the entire Marine Rescue NSW family and the wider Ballina community during this incredibly difficult time.

“We are supporting our volunteers and their families through professional counselling and chaplaincy support.

“We ask that the privacy of those involved and their families be respected during this difficult time,” Commissioner Andrews said.

08/04/2026

Thank you to the Brunswick
Heads Crusing Yacht Association.
Marine Rescue Brunswick were pleased to receive a generous donation from the BHCYA Inc.
Marine Rescue Brunswick Unit Commander Glen Parker said “it’s great to see the BYHCA supporting a volunteer organisation such as Marine Rescue,This donation will greatly assist us in keeping our rescue vessel on the water.”
Marine Rescue relies heavily on community support, donations and fundraising to continue providing its vital safety service to boaters.