Drone operators urged to watch for entangled whale August 3, 2026 6:38 amMarine rescuers are asking Illawarra and South Coast residents to keep watch for an entangled humpback whale. The animal was...
Marine Rescue stalwart celebrates major milestone July 21, 2026 5:58 pmMarine Rescue Shellharbour volunteer Peter May is celebrating 32 years of dedicated service to the Illawarra boating community. Joining the...
25 search and rescue missions in June for Illawarra Marine Rescue NSW crews July 14, 2026 7:45 amMarine Rescue NSW volunteers completed 25 search and rescue missions including 12 emergency responses with 42 people safely returned to...
New rescue vessel for Port Kembla Marine Rescue NSW base June 29, 2026 8:30 amMarine Rescue Port Kembla has taken delivery of a new state-of-the-art search and rescue vessel, significantly enhancing the unit’s operational...
Search resumes for missing boater off the Illawarra January 6, 2025 10:00 amA search for a man missing after a recreational fishing boat was found drifting off the Illawarra coast on Friday...
Upturned kayak spotted from Hill 60 Base November 22, 2024 9:17 amA male kayaker has been saved from potential disaster off Port Kembla, by an observant Marine Rescue NSW officer. According...