Marine Rescue Eden

18/05/2026

12/05/2026

At our recent Unit barbecue lunch, Zone Commander Mike Hammond presented ratings certificate to Dave Pruckner (Coxswain) and Sharon Fitzpatrick (Radio Operator) and a Five Year service pin to Master Coxswain Mark Cattenach. Congratulations to all.

05/05/2026

Our thoughts are with our Ballina colleagues and their families.

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.

03/05/2026

The sun is beginning to emerge through offshore cloud cover. Seas are moderate with a 1.5m north-easterly swell. A strong wind warning has been issued for Eden coastal waters, effective today and tomorrow.

28/04/2026

Rosy start to the day on Twofold Bay this morning with a light south westerly of 2 knots, calm seas and a low swell of less than 1m. Visibility is reduced in smoke haze, temperature is 18 degrees, barometer 1028.9 hPa and rising and no rain has been recorded. The forecast until the weekend is for similar conditions.
A juvenile whale has been sighted in Twofold Bay approximately 1 nm to the northeast of the station - John Steele Ed

21/04/2026

Overcast conditions on Twofold Bay this morning with a light northerly wind, slight seas and low swell. Barometer 1028.1 hPa and rising, temperature 13 degrees and good visibility. The forecast is for these conditions to continue until the weekend - John Steele Ed

21/04/2026

Last cruise ship for the season, Norwegian Spirit, entering Twofold Bay this morning under cloudy skies that are clearing. The seas are smooth with a low swell and temperature of 14 degrees. The wind is from the west at one knot and is expected to increase to 15 knots and shift to the south east later today. Barometric pressure is 1029.9 hPa and rising. Thanks to our volunteer radio operator on watch Acacia for the picture and information - JS Ed

06/04/2026

JUST ANOTHER WEEKEND FOR MARINE RESCUE EDEN

Easter Saturday saw us called to rescue a vessel of Lennards Island with engine failure. Then early Sunday morning we were advised that a 15m yacht entering NSW waters had engine failure and may need assistance entering into and mooring in TwoFold Bay.

By the afternoon this had become certain and our Rescue Vessel X30 and crew were activated to meet with that yacht and assist into the Bay. Five of our members (on-call rated coxswains and crew) attended and successfully assisted the vessel onto a mooring before dark.

Marine Rescue NSW monitors VHF16 - the distress channel - 24/7 and units such as Eden are ready to respond - Saving Lives on the Water.