Tag: Marine Rescue
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PAIR RESCUED FROM THE SEA AFTER THEIR BOAT SANK OFF BALLINA
Rescue crews battled treacherous conditions to save two people from a sinking boat overnight. It’s understood the vessel was on a journey from Brisbane to Ballina, as Lachlan Grant reports.
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PONTOON FOR PORT STEPHENS MARINE RESCUE
There’s a welcome boost in the works in the Hunter’s marine playground. Rescue volunteers are getting a new pontoon, allowing them to answer calls for help more efficiently and safely.
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LUCKY ESCAPE A REMINDER OF RISKS WHEN CROSSING BARS
Three men have escaped without injury after their boat capsized while crossing the Evans Head bar. Rescue crews responded within minutes to get them out of harm’s way.
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NEW YEAR BOOM PROMPTS MARINE RESCUE WARNINGS
It’s been a busy start to the new year for Marine Rescue volunteers on the Central Coast. Mechanical faults are the main reason boaties called for help and the local command has come up with a few tips to keep us safe.
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CENTRAL COAST MARINE RESCUE RECEIVES EARLY CHRISTMAS GIFT
Christmas has come early for the Central Coast Marine Rescue squad…with the arrival of a brand new, state-of-the-art rescue boat. The $300,000 vessel will soon call ‘The Haven’ home.