Membership

Membership & Renewals

Membership2024-02-23T15:00:23+10:00

You can support Volunteer Marine Rescue Hervey Bay QLD by applying to become a member.

Apply or Renew your membership online or download our Membership Application Form. Member benefits can include FREE Assistance, FREE attendance at Member Information Sessions and much more…

On Water Membership

$11000Annually
  • Attendance to your nominated vessel at no charge. Outside the MRHB area, additional charges may apply.

Off Water Membership

$1100Annually
  • For those without a Boat. Support your local community.

Visitor Membership

$400030 Days
  • Attendance to your nominated vessel at no charge. Outside the MRHB area, additional charges may apply.

How to Join

Apply or Renew your membership online or download our Membership Application Form.

Membership Fees

Membership Fees as of Sep 2022

TypeCost
On Water Membership$110.00/yr
Off Water Membership
(Without Boat)
$11.00/yr
Visitor Membership
(Available ONLY to visitors to the Fraser Coast)
$40.00 (30 days ONLY)
Additional Vessel$40.00
Working MemberFirst Year – $11.00
Renewal – $5.00
Membership is for the nominated vessel/s.

FAQs

Is the membership with the boat or person?2023-05-04T13:35:17+10:00

The membership goes with the nominated vessel/s.  If you sell the vessel or buy a new vessel, you must change your details on the membership form.

How can I join?2020-01-05T11:34:30+10:00

You can

  1. Sign Up Online,
  2. Download and complete Membership Application Form, then either email, post or hand deliver to our office at 1 Buccaneer Drive Urangan QLD 4655,
  3. Drop in to the office and let our friendly staff assist you.
What payment methods do you have?2018-03-24T11:50:35+10:00

Payments can be made by cash or EFT at the base, EFT via Internet Banking, Credit Card over the phone by calling 07 4128 9666 or secure payment online using your Credit Card.

What if I forget to renew my membership?2024-02-23T14:47:30+10:00

We send out reminder notices, after that you are unfinancial and you will be charged as a non-member.

What training do you have for ordinary members?2018-03-24T11:50:35+10:00

We have an Information Night every 3 months, and offer radio licensing course in both Long Range operators Certificate Proficiency (LROCP) and Short Range Operators Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP)

What is a Working member?2018-03-24T11:50:35+10:00

A Working member is a person who gives his or her time to volunteer with Marine Rescue Hervey Bay.

How do I become an working member?2018-03-24T11:50:35+10:00

Firstly you have to fill out the Working Member Form indicating what you may be interested in doing, then if you have satisfy our criteria , you will be contacted for an interview by our unit training coordinator, who will then explain the process for the area you wish to join.

What will you do for me if I breakdown and I am a member?2024-02-23T14:49:08+10:00

If you are an On-Water, Gold or Visitor Member, we will provide you FREE assistance. Outside the MRHB Operational Area, charges may be incurred.

What will you do for me if I am not a member and I break down?2023-05-08T10:48:46+10:00

If you are not a member you will be charged $360 for the first hour and after that $180 per HALF hour (or part thereof).  Minimum charge is $360.  Hourly charge starts from the time our vessel leaves the pontoon through until the time the vessel returns to the MRHB pontoon.

Will you tow me to my launching place?2018-03-24T11:50:34+10:00

Yes, provided it is safe for us to do so and is within our area of operation.

Do you have to tow my boat back?2018-03-24T11:50:34+10:00

No. Our main priority is the safety of people at sea. Whilst we will make every endeavour to assist you and your vessel, sometimes this isn’t possible. If this occurs you will be transported on our vessel back to our base where alternate arrangements can be made. We do not undertake salvage.

Can I log on if not a member?2018-03-24T11:50:34+10:00

Yes certainly, but we will need your vessel registration number, POB (People on Board), Destination and Mobile Phone number and other details about your vessel.

What happens if I forget to log off?2018-03-24T11:50:34+10:00

We will try and make contact with you via the information on record, and if this fails we have to advise the local water Police.

Your rescue vessel uses a lot of fuel – why?2018-03-24T11:50:34+10:00

Our rescue vessels are built to a commercial standard, therefore are much heavier than the normal pleasure craft, so more weight means more fuel is used. We also need the additional power for towing larger vessels and safe operation in heavy seas whilst undertaking towing operations.

What radio frequencies do you monitor?2021-12-22T08:56:21+10:00

Our normal working channel is VHF 73; we monitor VHF CH 16, 67, and 22.

Do you receive government support?2018-03-24T11:50:34+10:00

Yes we do, but it is the same amount of funding as we received in 1999. This now only covers our insurance and communications. All other funding is generated internally.

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