Marine Rescue Port Kembla

Marine Rescue Port Kembla Volunteer organisation professionally trained to strict standard of the NSW State Rescue Board covering an area from Wattamolla to Gerroa to Lake Illawarra

A volunteer organisation professionally trained to strict standards and accredited by the peak NSW rescue authority, the State Rescue Board. Our members work with other emergency services in major disasters. Our members provide a number of vital safety services to the boating community from Stanwell Park to Gerroa, including:

Swift, coordinated marine emergency response
Boating safety education and marine licence course for local boaters
Continuous radio coverage along the coastline

Our rescue vessel crews turn out in all weather and conditions to respond to emergencies and other incidents. A day’s duties might include a Search and Rescue mission for people overboard, towing a disabled vessel back to port or transporting medical teams or firefighters to isolated and inaccessible locations. Our radio base volunteers monitor the airwaves 24/7 for boaters in need of rescue or less urgent assistance. Our radio safety net includes a Log On and Log Off service for boaters. If they do not Log Off when expected, action can be promptly taken to locate them. Marine Rescue Port Kembla consists of Three bases:
Port Kembla "Hill 60" Search and Rescue coordination centre
Port Kembla offshore Boat Crew base
Lake Illawarra Boat Crew Base

A great outcome
24/03/2026

A great outcome

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers have safely assisted four people after their vessel became stranded on rocks off Port Kembla on Sunday. Just before 12pm, local boaters raised the alarm after an anchor line failure left a vessel high and dry on Bass Islet while its occupants were diving nearby. Rescue v...

February kept us busy, please stay safe on the water
11/03/2026

February kept us busy, please stay safe on the water

A safe Valentine's Message from Marine Rescue NSW
13/02/2026

A safe Valentine's Message from Marine Rescue NSW

Sweet hearts say “Be Mine” 💖
Smart boaters say “Log On”.
This Valentine’s Day we don’t want chocolates or flowers 💐
Just promise us you’ll Log On with the Marine Rescue NSW app or VHF Channel 16.

Some great advice thanks NSW Maritime
13/02/2026

Some great advice thanks NSW Maritime

🚤 Even the most experienced boaters face unexpected risks on the water.

Before you head out:

⚓ Check you have all the right safety equipment
🔧 Check your vessel is well maintained
⛅ Check the weather, tides and wind conditions
🦺 Check your lifejackets, are they serviced, do they fit and do you have enough?

⚠️ And remember, ALWAYS wear a lifejacket and log on/off with Marine Rescue.

04/02/2026
Happy Australia Day from all of us at Marine Rescue NSW
25/01/2026

Happy Australia Day from all of us at Marine Rescue NSW

If you're heading out on the water, make safety your priority by following these simple steps:
✅ Wear a lifejacket
🌤️ Check the weather and conditions before you go
⛽ Take plenty of fuel
📱Log On and Log Off with us via VHF Channel 16 or the free Marine Rescue NSW app
Have a safe and enjoyable day on the water!

The sea is rough out there...Currently 18.2 knots southerly at Hill 60 Marine Rescue Port Kembla
25/01/2026

The sea is rough out there...

Currently 18.2 knots southerly at Hill 60 Marine Rescue Port Kembla

This is a must read!
29/12/2025

This is a must read!

A man has been plucked from waters off Towradgi, north of Wollongong, by boaters on board a recreational vessel this morning (Monday, 29 December). Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Glenn Sullivan said volunteer radio operators at Marine Rescue Port Kembla’s Hill 60 base took a call from a logged-on ves...

23/12/2025
Boat safe this holiday season
23/12/2025

Boat safe this holiday season

23/12/2025

Happening Now

18/12/2025

Don't forget to Log On as well, either via the free Marine Rescue NSW app or VHF channel 16

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Hill 60 SARCC
Port Kembla, NSW
2505

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