Marine Rescue Sydney

Marine Rescue Sydney Marine Rescue Sydney operates the Marine Rescue NSW State Communications Centre, based at Belrose in northern Sydney. Why support Marine Rescue NSW?

Its volunteers are on watch around the clock, monitoring the airwaves for boaters in trouble on the water and sending help FAST. Boating is part of the Australian way of life and more and more people are taking to the water on Australia's busiest and most spectacular waterways in Sydney every year. This increasing traffic on our waterways increases the risk of emergencies and other incidents and m

akes it more important than ever for Marine Rescue NSW to remain a strong, well-resourced emergency service standing ready to help save lives on the water. Marine Rescue NSW volunteers are motivated to give their time, energy and service to their local communities not for financial reward but for the satisfaction of helping others in need. Every day, these dedicated men and women are out on the water, saving lives and providing advice and assistance to boaters who run into trouble. With your help, we'll keep watch for generations to come. With your help, we can save even more lives on the water. Marine Rescue NSW receives financial support from the NSW Government and from members of the boating community, who, in recognition of the services we provide them, contribute to Marine Rescue NSW through a small annual levy on their boat licence and registration fees. This welcome support provides about half our budget but we depend on our volunteers' committed community fundraising efforts and generous donors and sponsors for the remainder. How can you help? Your generous donation will help provide rescue vessels and lifesaving equipment, such as automatic defibrillators. Your support will help us keep watch. Sponsors
Marine Rescue NSW is keen to work in partnership with respected and responsible corporations and other sponsors who share our ethos of working for the good of the community, of making a difference and of saving lives. To become a Marine Rescue NSW sponsorship partner, contact our Headquarters on 02 8071 4848.

25/05/2026

Volunteers and vessels from Marine Rescue Middle Harbour and Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking have resumed the multi-agency search for a missing swimmer at Little Bay Beach. Our crews will remain on-water until instructed otherwise by Marine Area Command

HAPPENING NOW 🚨Botany Hacking 30 and Middle Harbour 30 are currently on the water assisting in the multi-agency search f...
25/05/2026

HAPPENING NOW 🚨

Botany Hacking 30 and Middle Harbour 30 are currently on the water assisting in the multi-agency search for a missing swimmer off Little Bay Beach.

Marine Rescue NSW crews are working alongside emergency service partners in challenging conditions as the search continues.

Our thoughts are with the swimmer’s family and friends, and with all personnel involved in the operation. 💙

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking and Marine Rescue Middle Harbour are assisting a multi-agency search for a missing male swimmer at Little Bay Beach. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Joel Pemberton said vessels and crews were requested to assist by NSW Police Marine Area Command. “Volu...

Marine Rescue Sydney is seeking volunteers for the State Communications Centre. Our next training intake for volunteer r...
19/05/2026

Marine Rescue Sydney is seeking volunteers for the State Communications Centre. Our next training intake for volunteer radio operators is on 15th June. Help save lives on the water. Learn new skills and make new friends. Please contact [email protected] for more details.

12/05/2026

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Ballina held a private ceremony on the shore of South Ballina Beach today to honour fellow unit members Frank Petsch and Bill Ewen, who lost their lives during a rescue mission response on Monday 4 May, 2026. Marine Rescue NSW Ballina Unit Commander Peter Hill said toda...

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mums at Marine Rescue NSW.
10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mums at Marine Rescue NSW.

To the women who do it all, we see you, we appreciate you, and we’re so grateful for everything you do.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums at Marine Rescue NSW 💙

08/05/2026
Join us at Bunnings Belrose for a Saturday special with Marine Rescue Sydney! 🌭 Come enjoy delicious sausage sandwiches ...
08/05/2026

Join us at Bunnings Belrose for a Saturday special with Marine Rescue Sydney!

🌭 Come enjoy delicious sausage sandwiches between 8am-4pm and support a great cause,
Your participation makes a difference!

Thank you Bunnings Belrose for supporting Marine Rescue Sydney.

Come and join Marine Rescue Sydney.
Contact us on 9471 8350 or [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you there.

Saving Lives On The Water

07/05/2026

We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from our Marine Rescue NSW community, as well as from across Australia and around the world.

In moments like this, we understand that many people want to show their support in a meaningful way.

If you would like to make a financial contribution to Marine Rescue Ballina unit, you can do so via this link https://www.marinerescuensw.com.au/support-us/donate
Please select Ballina from the dropdown menu.

You are also welcome to leave a message of support here https://shorturl.at/a5i5r. These messages will be compiled into a condolence book for the unit and the families affected.

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.

Address

Unit 57, 23 Narabang Way
Belrose, NSW
2084

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Marine Rescue Sydney posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Share