Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour

11/05/2026

🛟 This month’s unit meeting saw many awards and ratings - presented by Darren Hulm Zone Commander .
⭐️ Helen Greenaway - crew rating
⭐️Peter Lewis - crew rating
⭐️Ken Bryant - Restricted Coxswain rating
⭐️Michael Woltschenko - 5 years service
⭐️Symon Filet - 10 years service
⭐️Greg Taylor - 20 years service
⭐️Gordon Nurse - unit commander citation
⭐️Bernie Tight - unit commander citation
⭐️Paul Mcloud - Premiers citation
⭐️Greaham Taylor - life membership
⭐️Jane Leach - unit commander end of term .

We are all very proud and grateful of the dedication and commitment it takes from everyone to achieve these milestones - well done all ! 👏👏👏

05/05/2026

Last night was the darkest night ever experienced by Marine Rescue NSW.

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers answer the call for help 24/7 and last night six members from Marine Rescue Ballina did just that. They launched with a single mission, to save lives on the water and assist a yacht, reported to be in difficulty off the South Ballina break wall.

Tragically, two of our volunteers lost their lives during the response.

Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Todd Andrews said the devastating loss is a solemn reminder of the risks faced by volunteers who serve their communities.

“These two men were serving their local community and have made the ultimate sacrifice to help others.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of the deceased, their fellow crew members, the brave radio operators who handled the difficult communications during the incident, the entire Marine Rescue NSW family and the wider Ballina community during this incredibly difficult time.

“We are supporting our volunteers and their families through professional counselling and chaplaincy support.

“We ask that the privacy of those involved and their families be respected during this difficult time,” Commissioner Andrews said.

16/04/2026

🛟It’s Friday , Sausage day at Bunnings Coffs Harbour , come down grab a snag and support your local Marine Rescue Crew 🛟

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

Thank you to our radio operators who are supporting our crew while they continue the search offshore

07/04/2026

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Woolgoolga and Coffs Harbour are assisting with a multi-agency search for a man swept into the water off Emerald Beach Headland on the Mid North Coast. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Courtney Greenslade said Marine Rescue Woolgoolga was tasked by NSW Police Marine Area Com...

26/03/2026

⭐️ Congratulations to our newest crew member on successfully passing your assessment ⭐️

⚓️ Helen Greenaway has been presented with her crew epaulettes by our coxswain Bernie Tight ⚓️

Helen has put in a fantastic effort to gain this rating , well done Helen !!! 👏

25/03/2026

🛟 looks like things could be a little rough out there for a few days , with a Hazardous Surf Warning in place for most of the east coast 🛟

⚓️ If your going out make sure to log on with Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour vhf 16 or use our free App📲

16/03/2026

🎈Did you know it takes many years for a balloon to break down in the environment - in the ocean they pose a severe threat to marine life and birds🦅 our crews often find all sorts of weird things while out at sea - today our crew found two balloons floating about 2kms off shore - of course we picked them up and took them home for disposal .

11/03/2026

⚓️ It was a big morning in Coffs Harbour , 3 vessels , 14 crew members and a whole lot of cross training going on - ensuring all our crews can operate all our boats when needed in an emergency ‼️🛟

⭐️ Don’t forget to Log on with Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour VHF 16 or use our free app and have a safe trip knowing we have you covered ⭐️