Coast Guard Mooloolaba QF6

Coast Guard Mooloolaba QF6 Coast Guard Mooloolaba QF6 is part of an organisation totally staffed by volunteers.

Coast Guard Mooloolaba offers sea watch + rescue services in the local area, as well as first-aid + CPR Training and LROCP and AWQ Radio licencing courses for the public. The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard QF6 Mooloolaba is one of 5 Flotillas of the Sunshine Coast Squadron, which in turn is part of the National organisation known as the “Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association Inc.” Locall

y, we are known as Coast Guard Mooloolaba QF6. Our Coast Guard motto is “Safety by all Means” and our aims are to promote boating safety through education, experience and example and finally by search and rescue. We provide a 24 hour, 365 days a year Marine Rescue service for local recreational and commercial vessels, as well as to vessels visiting our area of operations. We operate four rescue vessels: "Mooloolaba Rotary Rescue", a 13.8 metre all-weather offshore rescue vessel, "Rotary III", a quick response 8.5 metre inshore rescue vessel, "Marine Rescue One" a 6.5 metre RIB and “Maroochy RSL” a 4.7 metre RIB. Each year we assist around 200 distressed vessels from local waters, accessed by this area’s only ‘all-weather’ ocean access. QF6 also maintains a 24/7 Marine Radio watch on all relevant channels, while providing a ‘Log-on, Log-off’ safety service for all mariners operating in this area. This system gives us an early warning of any overdue vessels, whether in transit or operating locally.

2026-06-04. Latest NTM 303(T) Issued 3rd June of a survey done on the 1st June.Note: shoal patch extending from the end ...
04/06/2026

2026-06-04. Latest NTM 303(T) Issued 3rd June of a survey done on the 1st June.
Note: shoal patch extending from the end of the eastern breakwater in a westerly direction across the entrance channel. The shoal has a least depth of approximately 0.6 metres at LAT within the centre white sector of the entrance channel. The shoal patch on the eastern side of the entrance channel's red sector has a least depth of 0.7 metres at LAT. The shoal patch on the western edge of the entrance channel's green sector indicated by the port entry light has a least depth of approximately 0.8 metres at LAT.
Additionally, there is a small shoal patch with a minimum depth of 2.4 metres at LAT located within the green and white sectors of the port entry within the entrance break wall.
Two reference marks for guidance only have been promulgated to facilitate a possible alternative route of navigation to and from the entrance channel. The reference marks can be portrayed on automatic identification system (AIS) and electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS).
Reference mark 1 (BNE MRB REF 1) positioned at 26° 40.8540'S 153° 07.8257' E, reference mark 2 (BNE MRB REF 2) positioned at 26° 40.7927' S 153° 07.9164' E. Masters of vessels must remain mindful of the heightened risk of swimmers and passive craft in the area due to the proximity to Mooloolaba Beach.

2026-06-04 Latest NTM on hazard to navigation in Moololah river, Parearra Canal
04/06/2026

2026-06-04 Latest NTM on hazard to navigation in Moololah river, Parearra Canal

03/06/2026

Mooloolaba Entrance - 4 June

Helen's video, taken at 0604, shows a calm entrance on a windy but sunny day.

A Strong Wind Warning has been issued for today and tomorrow.

The BOM Marine forecast at 0300 is for SW winds of 10 to 15 knots, turning W early in the morning. Winds reaching up to 30 knots offshore in the evening.

Seas of 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres by early evening.

Sunny.

Tides

LT. 0453. 0.64m
HT. 1015. 1.25m
LT. 1554. 0.50m
HT. 2254. 1.79m

A Tinny RescueWe received a call this morning from a 4.2 metre tinny, 200 metres off Pt Cartwright, with a motor that wo...
03/06/2026

A Tinny Rescue

We received a call this morning from a 4.2 metre tinny, 200 metres off Pt Cartwright, with a motor that would not start.

Our vessel Rotary III, with skipper Matt T and crew of Dean C and David S, departed QF6 and soon had the vessel under tow back to the La Balsa ramp.

Inspection of the engine at the ramp showed a major electrical fire had occurred in the engine. Fortunately, it was shut down before fire could take hold.

The fire extinguisher was not used, but it shows the importance of carrying all the required safety equipment.

A very lucky skipper and a motor needing some serious repairs.

Coast Guard's National Commodore's Presentation to QF6 At our 50th Anniversary Open Day on Sunday the AVCGA's National C...
03/06/2026

Coast Guard's National Commodore's Presentation to QF6

At our 50th Anniversary Open Day on Sunday the AVCGA's National Commodore Matt Semmens presented a 50th Anniversary plaque to Commander Lee Campbell, on behalf of the National Board.

The photo shows Sunshine Coast Mayor Ms Rossana Natoli, Federal Member for Fisher Mr Andrew Wallace MP, National Commodore AVCGA Inc. Matt Semmens, QF6 Patron, State Member for Maroochydore Ms Fiona Simpson MP with QF6's Flotilla Commander Lee Campbell.

Old Woman Island AssistOn Monday afternoon we got a call from a 6 metre vessel at Old Woman Island that could not start ...
02/06/2026

Old Woman Island Assist

On Monday afternoon we got a call from a 6 metre vessel at Old Woman Island that could not start its motor.

Rotary III, with skipper David N and crew of David S, Dean C and Matt S departed QF6 just after 1300 and arrived at the anchored vessel 30 minutes later.

The vessel had a flat battery, however, the starter key was also broken, so a tow back to Mooloolaba was the only option. The vessel was towed back over a tight and tricky bar due to a very low tide and active dredging operations.

A bonus for the skipper was that once safely back in the river, our crew got his engine started and fixed the ignition switch, so the owner was easily able to trailer his boat.

A great job all round by our crew.

02/06/2026

Mooloolaba Entrance - 3 June

Helen's video, taken at 0558, shows a calm entrance on a windy and sunny day.

A Strong Wind Warning has been issued for today and tomorrow.

The BOM Marine forecast at 0304 is for NW winds of 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore S of Maroochydore early in the morning. Winds turning W at 15 to 20 knots in the late evening.

Seas of 1.5 to 2.5 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres around midday, with an E swell below 1 metre.

Sunny.

Tides

LT. 0412. 0.62m
HT. 0934. 1.27m
LT. 1516. 0.45m
HT. 2215. 1.84m

02/06/2026

2026-06-02. Tuesday afternoon at low tide. More than 1 month has elapsed since we last flew the drone over the harbour entrance. The weather in May has been terrible and this has impacted the dredger's ability to make progress. The bar and harbour approach remain challenging for visiting skippers in anything but ideal conditions.

01/06/2026

Mooloolaba Entrance - 2 June

Helen's video, taken at 0600, shows a calm entrance on a sunny but windy day.

The BOM Marine forecast at 0300 is for NW winds of about 10 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots in the early morning. Winds reaching up to 25 knots offshore in the evening.

Seas below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning, then increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres during the afternoon, with a S swell below 1 metre.

Sunny.

Tides

LT. 0333. 0.60m
HT. 0856. 1.30m
LT. 1441. 0.41m
HT. 2137. 1.88m

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QF6 Mooloolaba Coast Guard 65 Parkyn Parade
Mooloolaba, QLD
4557

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+61754443222

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