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Marine Rescue NSW is our State’s official volunteer Marine Rescue service. Volunteers saving lives on the water.

Marine Rescue NSW is our State’s official volunteer marine rescue service, committed to saving lives on the water. Safety on the water is our highest priority – for both our volunteers and the boating public. Port Macquarie is one of 46 Units operating along the NSW coast. The Port Macquarie Unit started life as Sea Rescue and has been serving the local area since 1971.

26/08/2026

💦💪Training with Camden Haven 💪💦

Last week some of our volunteer crew met with the Camden Haven unit at sea, so we could get them familiar with crossing the Port Macquarie bar.⚓️🌊

After a few bar crossings the team decided to practice towing, so Camden Heaven put our rescue vessel PM30 under tow for another bar crossing.🪢🛟

This was a great day and allowed the crew from both units to get together and learn some skills.🧭🗺

Thank you Marine Rescue Camden Haven for visiting!

25/08/2026

✨️🌊 Team Tuesday 🌊✨️

Meet Jess one of our Boat Crew! 🛟⚓️

Jess joined after abit of convincing from her friend who was already a member! 🪢💦

She had no boating experience before joining and that made her nervous but that wasnt a problem as our training team taught her everything she needed to know and boosted her confidence! ⚓️💪

If you want to join our Marine Rescue family catch us at the boat shed tonight for our Public Information night 5.30pm 8th of September. 🏖✨️

24/08/2026

Port Macquarie 30 was drifting approximately 1NM offshore yesterday conducting training when a whale paid our volunteer crew a visit, surfacing right beside the rescue vessel.

Thankfully, PM 30 was already drifting, allowing our crew to enjoy this special encounter.

If a whale approaches your vessel or surfaces nearby, immediately cut your engine, slow to a safe speed and wait for the whale to move on.

For more information about safely watching marine mammals, tap this link https://shorturl.at/o6wq5

23/08/2026

🌅🍴 TWILIGHT TASTINGS IS COMING! 🍴🌅

We’re excited to be bringing the Marine Rescue Port Macquarie Food Van along to Twilight Tastings at Sovereign Place Town Centre! 🚤💙

Join us on Saturday 5 September from 3pm–7pm for an afternoon and evening filled with delicious food, tastings, great company and live entertainment from the Black Magic 10-piece band! 🎶

Our Food Van will be serving up some tasty favourites, so come hungry, grab some dinner and enjoy everything Twilight Tastings has to offer. 🌭🍟😋

And the best part? Every purchase from our Food Van helps support Marine Rescue Port Macquarie and our volunteers, helping us continue our mission of keeping our community safe on the water. 🚤🌊

📅 Saturday 5 September 2026
📍 Sovereign Place Town Centre
⏰ 3pm–7pm

Bring your friends, bring the family and make an evening of it! ❤️

We’ll see you there! 👋

22/08/2026

✨️🥩Winners of the Marine Rescue PMQ meat tray raffles today. 🥩✨️

Done by our fantastic team of dedicated volunteers. Raising fund's every week, to meet our operational and training needs.

Thanks
Settlers Inn Hotel
Tacking Point Tavern &
Fernhill Tavern
for your support.

Our Sponsor
The Happy Butcher
Every week provides top quality, yummy meat trays 😋.

20/08/2026

🏆 Celebrating our incredible volunteers! 🏆

Yesterday, members of Marine Rescue Port Macquarie attended the Mid North Coast Volunteer Awards at Westport, where several of our amazing volunteers were recognised for their dedication and contribution to our community. 💙

We were incredibly proud to have members nominated across multiple categories:

🚨 Emergency Volunteer Recognition
Congratulations to Rob, JD, Ali, Gordon and Lilly, who were all recognised in the Emergency Volunteer category for their commitment to helping keep our community safe.

🌟 Young Volunteer of the Year – Mid North Coast
A huge congratulations to Lilly, who was named Young Volunteer of the Year – Mid North Coast! This award recognises the dedication and passion she brings to her volunteer work with Marine Rescue Port Macquarie.

👏 Senior Volunteer of the Year – Mid North Coast
Congratulations to Gaz, who was awarded Senior Volunteer of the Year – Mid North Coast in recognition of his outstanding contribution and years of service with Marine Rescue Port Macquarie.

Both Lilly and Gaz will now represent the Mid North Coast at the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards in Sydney this December. 🎉

Good luck to you both — we’ll be cheering you on! 💙

We are incredibly grateful for every single one of our volunteers who gives their time, skills and energy to help others. These awards are a wonderful recognition of the hard work and dedication that our members demonstrate every day.

Congratulations to all of our nominees and winners! 🚤💙

19/08/2026

🛟🔬 Marine Rescue: The Science Behind Saving Lives at Sea 🔬🛟

Last Saturday, our unit opened its doors to the community to explore the science, technology and teamwork behind saving lives at sea!

🎤 Our volunteers hosted a range of expert talks and hands-on demonstrations, including:

🚨 Flares, liferafts and firefighting equipment demos
📡 The technology rescuers use to locate people quickly
👩‍✈️ What it’s really like to be a woman working in the marine industry

There were also lots of fun, hands-on activities to keep the whole family entertained while learning a little more about marine safety and the science behind our operations. 🛟

A huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing volunteers who gave their time and energy to make the day possible. 💙

It was fantastic to welcome the community into our unit and share a little more about what we do and what goes on behind the scenes when the call for help comes in.

This Inspiring Australia NSW initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.

National Science Week Science Ignite

18/08/2026

✨️🌊 Team Tuesday 🌊✨️

Meet Cody one of our Boat Crew! 🛟⚓️

Cody joined to learn new skills and to meet new people! 🪢💦

She had no boating experience before joining but that wasnt a problem as our training team help teach you everything you need to know! 💪

She enjoys volunteering with Marine Rescue because she gets the chance to go out on the water, learn new skills and make new friends. ⚓️🏞

If you want to join our Marine Rescue family catch us at the boat shed tonight for our Public Information night 5.30pm 8th of September. 🏖✨️

14/08/2026

❗️Free Family Event Tomorrow❗️

🛟🔬 Marine Rescue: The Science Behind Saving Lives at Sea 🔬🛟

📍 Marine Rescue Port Macquarie Boatshed
📅 An action-packed Saturday the 15th of August 10-3pm
🎟️ FREE • Family-Friendly • All Ages Welcome!

Ever wondered how people are rescued at sea — or how science helps make it possible?

Join us for Marine Rescue: The Science Behind Saving Lives at Sea, a hands-on, family-friendly science open day packed with fascinating demos, expert talks, and real-world rescue gear!

🎤 Hear from the experts:
See flares and firefighting devices in action
Discover the tech rescuers use to find people fast
Learn what it’s really like to be a woman in the marine industry
🚤 Step aboard real rescue boats
🧠 Get hands-on with emergency equipment
🪢 Try knot tying, rescue ring throwing, or “rescue”.
🏆 Fun prizes, cool science, and interactive learning — perfect for ocean lovers, curious minds, and future lifesavers.
👉 Mark your calendar and bring the whole family — https://www.scienceweek.net.au/event/the-science-behind-saving-lives-at-sea/port-macquarie/

This Inspiring Australia NSW initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week

Address

11A Buller Street
Port Macquarie, NSW
2444

Telephone

+61265841966

Website

http://www.marinerescueportmacquarie.com.au/

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