Marine Rescue Whitfords

29/05/2026

MRW was on channel 7 news Thurs night.

28/05/2026

We see lots of people not wearing lifejackets on the water especially with children.
Its now law that kids must wear lifejackets check specific laws and how they relate to you.
We are volunteers We are not law enforcement but we can and do "promote and advise" and we see DOT are out a lot enforcing.
As for ourselves we always wear lifejackets its group rules we wear them on our boats. Many a volunteer has finished their shift and started to leave the realised they need to unlock the boat and take off their lifejackets it becomes 2nd nature and part of you when you get used to it.

There is no time when bad things happen to put them on, and they can happen in an instant. Over the years we've met and rescued people who told us their experiences which bear out this point.... wear your lifejacket!

I love this sea shanty version of "drunken sailor" DOT posted....

27/05/2026

New Promotions - Daniel to VMR5 skipper and Frank to Senior crew.
Congratulations to both, its a lot of work, experience, training courses and dedication to get to these two leadership positions.

27/05/2026

And Whitfords2 is back in the water this arvo thanks Hillarys Marina Lifting Services and chivers marine.

27/05/2026

Rescue vessel Whitfords 2 has gone for engine checks and service at Hillarys Marina Lifting Services this am.

19/05/2026

Marine rescue Whitfords were called out to this search last week.

17/05/2026

Lovely day on the water today training with Rescue Vessel Green1 and Whitfords2. We did some drone photography today and then had a rescue near the end of the day.

Training / Patrol day with Rescue Vessel Green1 and joined by Whitfords 2 for some drone shots. Later towards the end of the day we had a rescue half way to ...

05/05/2026

Yesterday, two Marine Rescue NSW volunteers tragically lost their lives after their vessel capsized during a response. Our thoughts are with their families, their colleagues, and the entire Marine Rescue NSW community during this incredibly difficult time.

Events like this remind us of the risks all emergency services volunteers face when they step forward to help others. We stand with our fellow volunteers across Australia as we all process this loss."

03/05/2026

Circa 14 march 2026. Crew at Marine Rescue Cockburn took this video of MRW crew Sophie's rope skills during the unveiling of the new Avail boat.

26/04/2026

Some drone photos from last week of Green 1 at Burns Rocks