Marine Rescue Jervis Bay

26/05/2026

While it might be raining out there today ☔🌧️ — we still love seeing visitors like our feathered friends! 🐦💙

Harold had a special little mate stop by to say hello and brighten the day down at Marine Rescue Jervis Bay.

Rain or shine, there’s always something happening on the water! 🌊

19/05/2026

This National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating the amazing people behind Marine Rescue — the volunteers who give up their time to help keep our community safe on the water 💙

Now we’d love to hear from YOU.
Has one of our volunteers helped you, supported you, waved as you headed out, or simply made a difference in our community? Leave a message of thanks, a memory, or a few kind words in the comments below.

We’ll be sharing your messages back with our members as a reminder of why they do what they do. Your words will mean the world to the volunteers who quietly give so much of themselves, day and night, rain or shine.

Help us show our volunteers just how appreciated they truly are 👏

19/05/2026

This National Volunteer Week, we want to acknowledge the incredible people who make Marine Rescue Jervis Bay what it is. 💙

Behind every callout, every radio watch, every patrol, every fundraiser, and every training night are volunteers giving their time purely to help others.

Our members miss family dinners, give up weekends, leave the comfort of home in the early hours of the morning, and step up whenever the community needs them. They do it not for recognition, but because they genuinely care about keeping people safe on the water and supporting one another.

What makes this unit special is not just the rescue boats or the radios, but the people. The friendships formed, the support shown during difficult times, the laughter after long days, and the willingness to always stand beside each other.

To every volunteer, thank you. Thank you for your selflessness, your compassion, your commitment, and the heart you bring to this unit every single day. We are beyond grateful for everything you do and proud to serve alongside you.

Happy National Volunteer Week 💙

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from Marine Rescue Jervis Bay! 💐

We had a wonderful time at the Husky Markets today drawing the winning tickets for our Mother's Day raffle. Check out the photos from the draw below! Here are the lucky winners:

1st Prize: 2 nights accommodation for 4 people at the beautiful Plantation Point Retreat in Vincentia. (Drawn by our Deputy Commander, Brad)
Winner: Ticket #2582

2nd Prize: 2 x $50 vouchers from the mouthwatering La Vespa Restaurant. (Drawn by Lou from La Vespa)
Winner: Ticket #1011

3rd Prize: 2 beach towels, generously donated and drawn by Sam (Samantha Tannous), the Publisher & Editor-in-chief of Jervis Bay Weekend Magazine.
Winner: Ticket #0748

A huge thank you to everyone who supported Marine Rescue Jervis Bay by buying a ticket, and a special thanks to our amazing sponsors for making this possible.

Finally, a massive thank you to all our mothers out there. Without your endless love, patience, and guidance, none of us would be where we are today. We hope you all had a truly special day.

Be sure to check your tickets! 🎉

06/05/2026

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.

27/04/2026

Marine Rescue Jervis Bay recently received a generous grant from Veolia Mulwaree Trust for a sturdy, portable defibrillator for our Rescue Watercraft (RWCs).

We know that equipment can be thrown around while our RWCs are on the move, especially during rapid response operations. This heavy‑duty defibrillator ticks all the boxes. We’ve put it through its paces and it has proven to be a vital first‑aid asset that helps us keep lives safe on the water.

Thank you so much to Veolia Mulwaree Trust for your generous support.

18/04/2026

FOUND: Kayak 🛶

We’ve recovered a 4m open kayak in camo colours, found semi-submerged in Jervis Bay. No accessories were with it.

If you are the owner or know who might be, please contact us and let us know where/when it was lost. We’ll need details to confirm ownership.

📞 Call Marine Rescue Jervis Bay Base: 02 4428 2400
Or send us a message here.

15/04/2026

Marine Rescue Jervis Bay is proud of our members who were recognised alongside fellow Illawarra Shoalhaven volunteers with the NSW Premier’s Flood Citation for their exceptional service during the 2022–23 floods.

Six Marine Rescue NSW volunteers from the Illawarra Shoalhaven, along with a staff member, have been recognised with the NSW...