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This month’s crew training day focussed on refuelling procedures and safety, and search patterns and associated communications. All essential skills needed to maintain an effective on-water rescue service.

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This month’s crew training day focussed on refuelling procedures and safety, and search patterns and associated communications. All essential skills needed to maintain an effective on-water rescue service.#SOLAS

Hyne Timber is an amazing company and one of the largest manufacturers of Australian structural timber. They also go above and beyond in supporting their communities. Hyne Timber is a major supporter of MRHB and helps keep our vessels ready to go. Our thanks to the Hyne team for their support in saving lives at sea.

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Hyne Timber is an amazing company and one of the largest manufacturers of Australian structural timber. They also go above and beyond in supporting their communities. Hyne Timber is a major supporter of MRHB and helps keep our vessels ready to go. Our thanks to the Hyne team for their support in saving lives at sea.#SavingLivesAtSea

Every year Hervey Bay RSL provides much needed support across our community. MRHB are fortunate to receive such support that ensures our vessels are able to provide rescue and medivac services. We take this opportunity to thank Hervey Bay RSL for their generous support.

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Every year Hervey Bay RSL provides much needed support across our community. MRHB are fortunate to receive such support that ensures our vessels are able to provide rescue and medivac services. We take this opportunity to thank Hervey Bay RSL for their generous support.#SavingLivesAtSea

Radio Operator Graham snapped this great pic in between talking with our boating community. If you’re heading out, please remember to log on with us. It’s a free service and offers great peace of mind. ... See MoreSee Less

Radio Operator Graham snapped this great pic in between talking with our boating community. If you’re heading out, please remember to log on with us. It’s a free service and offers great peace of mind.

It's been a bit of a long night! The crew arrived back just before midnight after an EPIRB activation. All sa#solasSOLAS ... See MoreSee Less

Its been a bit of a long night! The crew arrived back just before midnight after an EPIRB activation.  All safe.#SOLAS

Rescue 1 and crew pause at Kingfisher Bay jetty awaiting their patient for last night’s medivac. ... See MoreSee Less

Rescue 1 and crew pause at Kingfisher Bay jetty awaiting their patient for last night’s medivac.

Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) is coming! MRQ will come into existence when new legislation is passed, and this is expected to happen in June/July 2024. Ten VMR/Coastguard units from across the state will form the Phase 1 transition group, from July 2024 and we expect Marine Rescue Hervey Bay to be amongst the first to transition.
There’s still a lot of detail to be worked through, but we see this unification as an exciting opportunity for our volunteers, as well as for our community and the boating public. This will bring a better funded on-water and radio service, with simplified processes.
Stay tuned for more details.
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Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) is coming! MRQ will come into existence when new legislation is passed, and this is expected to happen in June/July 2024. Ten VMR/Coastguard units from across the state will form the Phase 1 transition group, from July 2024 and we expect Marine Rescue Hervey Bay to be amongst the first to transition.
There’s still a lot of detail to be worked through, but we see this unification as an exciting opportunity for our volunteers, as well as for our community and the boating public. This will bring a better funded on-water and radio service, with simplified processes.
Stay tuned for more details.

Monthly crew training day today at Marine Rescue Hervey Bay.
Crew training is an opportunity to learn and refresh the skills of our volunteers. Lots of friendly banter and comraderie.

Today's training included practice with loading an injured person into a life raft and assisting each other. Plus knot tying and emergency drills.
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Monthly crew training day today at Marine Rescue Hervey Bay.
Crew training is an opportunity to learn and refresh the skills of our volunteers.  Lots of friendly banter and comraderie.Todays training included practice with loading an injured person into a life raft and assisting each other.  Plus knot tying and emergency drills.

Marine Rescue Queensland is coming!

To support coastal communities, the Queensland Government is establishing a new fully-funded service called Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ), bringing Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) and Coast Guard (AVCG) together under one name.

This vital service is expected to commence rolling out across the state on 1 July 2024. We'll be a part of the Queensland Police Service, but we'll all still be volunteers, providing you the same assistance we have for over 50 years.

Do you enjoy getting out on the water? The Marine Rescue Implementation Program wants to hear from you! Complete the survey at this link:

surveydau.pureprofile.com/survey/selfserve/5e1/240203?list=0&ptest=0#?

The survey is open until Friday 23 February. Thank you!
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Marine Rescue Queensland is coming!To support coastal communities, the Queensland Government is establishing a new fully-funded service called Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ), bringing Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) and Coast Guard (AVCG) together under one name.This vital service is expected to commence rolling out across the state on 1 July 2024.  Well be a part of the Queensland Police Service, but well all still be volunteers, providing you the same assistance we have for over 50 years.Do you enjoy getting out on the water?    The Marine Rescue Implementation Program wants to hear from you!  Complete the survey at this link:https://surveydau.pureprofile.com/survey/selfserve/5e1/240203?list=0&ptest=0#?The survey is open until Friday 23 February. Thank you!

Perfect day on the water today...for a Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) led by Qld Police. Vessels from VMR Bundaberg and Coastguard Tin Can Bay joined 2 vessels from Marine Rescue Hervey Bay, undertaking an exercise to search for a missing 7m RHIB.

As all good SAREXs go, the vessel was found, as was the missing person. Lots of shared camaraderie and always good learnings in these exercises.

Oh and yes....two tows completed by the crew prior to the SAREX and one tow after, plus the crew helped a flooded jetski. It's been a busy day! The crews will sleep well tonight!
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Perfect day on the water today...for a Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) led by Qld Police.  Vessels from VMR Bundaberg and Coastguard Tin Can Bay joined 2 vessels from Marine Rescue Hervey Bay, undertaking an exercise to search for a missing 7m RHIB.As all good SAREXs go, the vessel was found, as was the missing person.  Lots of shared camaraderie and always good learnings in these exercises.Oh and yes....two tows completed by the crew prior to the SAREX and one tow after, plus the crew helped a flooded jetski.  Its been a busy day!  The crews will sleep well tonight!

There’s a strong wind warning for Hervey Bay waters folks. Keep up to date through the Bureau of Meteorology.

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There’s a strong wind warning for Hervey Bay waters folks. Keep up to date through the Bureau of Meteorology.#BoatSafe
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