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Marine Rescue Currumbin

Call sign: Marine Rescue Currumbin

MRQ Currumbin operates from Currumbin Creek on the southern Gold Coast, servicing an offshore area up to 50nm to the east between Point Danger on the QLD / NSW border and the Gold Coast Seaway at the Southport Spit.

20/06/2026

It’s time something is done. Current situation is an accident waiting to happen.

18/06/2026

Are you wearing the correct life jacket for operating your jet ski?

17/06/2026

On Wednesday, our crews joined Exercise Mud Crab — a full-scale Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) organised by Gold Coast Airport alongside QLD and NSW emergency services.

The scenario: a commercial passenger aircraft has ditched into waters adjacent to Gold Coast Airport. Multiple agencies respond. The clock is ticking.

Exercise Mud Crab is designed to stress-test exactly the kind of multi-agency coordination that real incidents demand — operational response, command and control, casualty management, and EOC operations, all running simultaneously in a controlled but realistic environment.

Marine Rescue Currumbin had both rescue vessels, CB31 and CB32, on scene searching for “survivors” scattered through the waterway and into the adjacent mangroves. Our two jet skis were also deployed, giving us rapid access into the shallower, tighter sections that the bigger boats simply can’t reach.

That flexibility is one of our biggest strengths. Two rescue boats, two jet skis — all trailerable, all deployable at short notice, wherever we’re needed.

The exercise gave our crews genuine experience working under time pressure alongside police, ambulance, fire, and airport emergency teams. It was good to see every agency click into gear together — exactly what you want to find out in an exercise rather than on the day.

Marine Rescue Queensland

15/06/2026

On Monday the 15th of June Marine Rescue Currumbin flag flew at half-mast as a mark of respect and remembrance for Bill Ewen and Frank Petsch of Marine Rescue NSW, who tragically lost their lives while serving their community at sea.

In joining maritime search and rescue organisations around the world in this tribute, we honour Bill and Frank’s dedication, courage and commitment to saving lives on the water.

Their sacrifice is a powerful reminder of the risks undertaken by volunteer and professional rescue personnel who answer the call to help others, often in the most challenging conditions.

Our thoughts are with Bill and Frank’s families, friends, fellow volunteers, and the entire Marine Rescue NSW community during this difficult time.

Fair winds and following seas, Bill and Frank. Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Marine Rescue Queensland

14/06/2026

Melody spent Sunday morning enhancing her radio skills in the Marine Rescue Currumbin radio room, focusing on clear, efficient communications and maintaining reliable coordination with vessels on the water.

During the session, the CB31 boat crew completed a series of communication drills with the radio room, practising standard call procedures and message exchange in real operational conditions. Melody performed efficiently across all radio-room responsibilities while also monitoring vessel movements and keeping a close watch on crossings at the Currumbin Bar.

Conditions at the bar were challenging due to shallow water over the sandbanks, which have built up following recent storms. As a result, Melody observed several jet skis that required careful handling and were walked through the breaking waves to safely negotiate the sandbar at the entrance.

12/06/2026

The state of sand shoaling at Currumbin Bar on the bottom of the tide, 11th Jun 26.

11/06/2026

🌊 Bar Crossing Awareness Training - Marine Rescue Currumbin
What an incredible day on the water! This week, four of our Currumbin skippers had the privilege of training alongside Bill Corten - a recognised knowledge expert in coastal bar crossings and Senior Skipper with VMR Raby Bay - putting CB31 through her paces across both the Tweed and Currumbin bars.
Bar crossings are one of the highest-risk tasks our volunteers face, and MRQ Currumbin takes that seriously. This hands-on awareness training is exactly the kind of investment that keeps our crew sharp, confident, and prepared when conditions get real.
Bill works extensively across the recreational and commercial vessel community — and with government agencies - delivering this critical awareness training. Having someone of his calibre out on the water with our skippers was a genuine privilege.
And his feedback spoke for itself. In Bill's own words:

"An outstanding crew of boaties to work with. Quite frankly I like so much of what you guys do as a team that it should be introduced elsewhere — calling when to go on the first run, and looking behind to make the skipper aware of what is or is not behind the boat on the way in."

High praise from someone who trains crews right across the boating and maritime sector - and a real reflection of the culture and standards our Currumbin volunteers bring to every tasking.
A special shoutout to Jessica Rounce 🌟 - one of our newest skippers - who absolutely held her own on the day. Jessica, the whole unit is proud of you!
To Bill Corten - thank you for your time, your expertise, and your genuine enthusiasm for raising the bar (pun intended! 😄) across the marine community. We look forward to more sessions ahead. 🤝
To our skippers - you represented Currumbin brilliantly. This is what continuous improvement looks like. 💪
🔵 Marine Rescue Queensland — Currumbin

09/06/2026

Marine Rescue Currumbin Volunteers at Tuesday Nights Training participated in a CPR refresher course and further enhanced their First Aid skills as part of our ongoing training program, facilitated by our UTC, Michael.

Crew members practised CPR and AED procedures to a high standard, with training supported by the new training aids provided by Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ). These valuable resources help ensure our volunteers maintain the skills and confidence needed to respond effectively in emergency situations.

A big thank you to Michael for delivering another informative and practical training session, and to all our volunteers for their continued commitment to keeping their lifesaving skills current.

Marine Rescue Queensland

05/06/2026

Happy Queensland Day, everyone!

Today, 6 June, we mark the anniversary of Queensland’s official separation from New South Wales in 1859. While it’s not a public holiday, Queenslanders celebrate local community pride with events, sport, and the best of our regional food and culture.

Here at Marine Rescue Currumbin, we also celebrate what makes our community strong—support, teamwork, and service on and around the water. Thank you to everyone who helps keep our coastline safer all year round.

Marine Rescue Queensland

Address

Lot 10, Duringan Street
Gold Coast, QLD
4223

Website

http://www.mrq.qld.gov.au/rescue-units/mrq-currumbin

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