Marine Rescue Shellharbour

25/08/2026

Thank you Shellharbour. Don’t forget tomorrow is Bunnings BBQ day. Rain forecast but we are under cover so your delicious sausages are dry. Last one for winter and looking forward to seeing you all there.

11/08/2026

We’re back on the BBQ tomorrow. Come along and support your local Marine Rescue base at Shellharbour.

28/07/2026

20/07/2026

Thirty-two years. Countless rescues. One incredible volunteer.

Peter May ESM has dedicated more than three decades to keeping the Illawarra boating community safe. From frontline rescue missions to mentoring the next generation of volunteers, his commitment has made a lasting impact.

Read more about Peter's remarkable journey and why volunteers like him are the heart of Marine Rescue NSW ⚓️🛟🛥️

Marine Rescue Shellharbour volunteer Peter May ESM is marking an extraordinary milestone this month, celebrating 32 years of dedicated service to the Illawarra boating community. Image: (L to R) Peter, former Unit Commander Rick O’Connor and Zone Commander Mike Hammond Peter joined Marine Rescue N...

18/07/2026

We are pleased to announce the election of our new Unit Commander, Gerard Kelly, and Deputy Unit Commanders, Geoff Troth and Shane Gallaty.

Congratulations to each of them on their appointments, and thank you for stepping forward to lead and support our Unit into the future.

We also extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to our previous Unit Commander, Richard O’Connor, and Deputy Unit Commander, Peter May, for their dedication, leadership and service. We wish them all the very best and thank them for their ongoing contribution to our Unit.

Please join us in congratulating our incoming leadership team and thanking our outgoing leaders for their service.

03/07/2026

In memory of Joe Vasconcelos, we are flying the national flag at half mast. Rest in peace Joe.

21/05/2026

Congratulations to Kate Dolan and Peter Dudok on achieving their Marine Rescue Crew rating 🛟🙌🏼

05/05/2026

As Unit commander of MR Shellharbour I would like to pass on our unit's condolences to Marine Rescue Ballina members and to the families who lost loved ones.

As a unit commander it's an extremely difficult and hard decision to make when sending crews out to rescue or assist a distressed vessel

The men and women of Ballina made the ultimate sacrifice to help someone in need. Their dedication and sacrifice will always be remembered and appreciated.

To the families that have had their lives turned upside down, Marine Rescue Shellharbour will always be proud of your loved ones and will always be available for you.

Once again we thank the members for their dedication and commitment to servicing the local boating community of Ballina

🖤🖤🖤🖤RIP MR Members🖤🖤🖤🖤

25/04/2026

ANZAC DAY 2026!

We Will Remember Them.

Today Marine Rescue Shellharbour participated in the Kiama ANZAC Day march. It was an honour to lay a wreath in remembrance of the brave ANZACs and their sacrifice.

Lest We Forget.