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MRQ Hervey Bay Volunteer-led. Government supported. Community-backed. Marine Rescue Hervey Bay is committed to saving lives at sea and supporting those on the water.

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29/10/2026

A flashback to 11 years ago. While the vessel Hervey Bay RSL Rescue has gone on to serve on Victorian waters, Hyne Timber Rescue continues to serve our community. The organisation’s name, uniform and some faces have changed, but the passion, commitment and professionalism continues.

Our Crew Course went through VHF radio practicals today’s. ‘Communication’ is one of the three fundamental skills necess...
26/10/2026

Our Crew Course went through VHF radio practicals today’s. ‘Communication’ is one of the three fundamental skills necessary for safe operations on the water. Well done team…over!

Yesterday’s duty crew had the opportunity for Skipper Mark to get some Rescue 1 helm practice and the crew to do some he...
26/10/2026

Yesterday’s duty crew had the opportunity for Skipper Mark to get some Rescue 1 helm practice and the crew to do some heaving line throwing while Skipper Gary videoed the guys to capture opportunities to increase technique and accuracy.

Mary River has been raised to Orange Alert. Boaties in the Mary and Susan Rivers should take care and confirm security o...
25/10/2026

Mary River has been raised to Orange Alert. Boaties in the Mary and Susan Rivers should take care and confirm security of moorings and anchors.

Here’s a behind the scenes example of some of the specialised skills and equipment used by First Responders in safe pati...
24/10/2026

Here’s a behind the scenes example of some of the specialised skills and equipment used by First Responders in safe patient transfer. Training in the use of the Vacuum Mattress and ‘Sked’ to stretcher a patient from the Island Ambulance to Rescue 1.

Last night’s crew entertained themselves on deck while waiting for the QAS Paramedic to arrive. Those following at home ...
24/10/2026

Last night’s crew entertained themselves on deck while waiting for the QAS Paramedic to arrive. Those following at home will note the departure and return well north of Big Woody. Given last night’s tide state, the prudent strategy was to use NU2 as a turn point rather than the usual EU1-EU2-BWN route.

MRQ Hervey Bay held a ‘Town Hall’ meeting tonight as an opportunity for our volunteers to hear relevant info and, import...
21/10/2026

MRQ Hervey Bay held a ‘Town Hall’ meeting tonight as an opportunity for our volunteers to hear relevant info and, importantly, to ask questions of the Leadership Team. About 20 members attended and we thank them for their participation.

This is a post about a post. Senior Crew Annette test drives the post fitted to the pontoon to assist moving onto and of...
20/10/2026

This is a post about a post. Senior Crew Annette test drives the post fitted to the pontoon to assist moving onto and off Hyne Timber Rescue.

Crew Training Day and the start of the new Annual Training Program. Mandatory drills, fundamentals of seamanship, and an...
18/10/2026

Crew Training Day and the start of the new Annual Training Program. Mandatory drills, fundamentals of seamanship, and an on-shore exercise for applied problem solving and team building. Congrats to our new Competent Crew Cindy and Mandy and to Skippers Mark and Francois on being unrestricted on Hyne Timber Rescue. Our thanks to Chefs Andy and Dave for a wonderful lunch.

Unit Commander David and Deputy Commander Graeme represented MRQ Hervey Bay at the funeral today for Darryl Woodall. Dar...
17/10/2026

Unit Commander David and Deputy Commander Graeme represented MRQ Hervey Bay at the funeral today for Darryl Woodall. Darryl was a foundation member of Air-Sea Rescue Hervey Bay in the 70’s. When we talk about our MRQ history it includes the stories that the first rescue vessels were privately owned boats and the first radio coverage occurred from people’s homes. The Woodall kitchen in Point Vernon back then was one such ‘radio room’. We salute Darryl and thank him for his service to our community.

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1 Buccaneer Drive
Hervey Bay, QLD
4655

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 2pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 2pm
Friday 9:30am - 2pm

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+61741289666

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