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NSW Governor’s Visit Friday, 28th July 2024

Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales met with Deputy Commissioners, Commanders, staff and volunteers of Marine Rescue Port Stephens, where she received an overview of the role and operations of the Communications Centre and a demonstration of radio and rescue vessel capability in Shoal Bay.

Marine Rescue Port Stephens welcomes the Governor to the Nelson Head base.

Unit Commander, Ben van der Wijngaart presents the Governor with a plaque commemorating the visit.

The Governor watches a demonstration of rescue vessel operations by PS30 and PS31 in Shoal Bay from the Communications Room.

Volunteer Expo Port Stephens.

The Hunter Volunteer Centre will hold the Port Stephens Volunteer Expo 2024 at Nelson Bay Bowling & Recreation Club on Wednesday, 26th June 2024, from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm. Everyone is welcome to come and learn about volunteering and the opportunities in Port Stephens.

First Responders Week (12th June 2024)

The Port Stephens units of Marine Rescue, NSW Police, NSW Ambulance, SES and NSW Rural Fire Service were invited to talk and engage with the pupils of the Salamander Bay Child Centre. This was an initiative of the organisers of First Responders Week celebrations.

Marine Rescue Officer, Frank had the attention of pupils and staff under the watchful eye of the SES.

Marine Rescue Officer, Sue enjoying some morning tea with the pupils and staff.

The Salamander Child Care Centre thanking all First Responders for their various roles in the community.

Port Stephens First Responders visit to Salamander Bay Chile Care Centre.

The Salamander Bay Child Care Centre thank you card. The First Responders attending thoroughly enjoyed the morning’s celebrations.

Newcastle Neptunes Spearfishing Club – APPC Easter Spearfishing Competition

The Australian Pacific Coast Championships return to Easter weekend along with the fish auction in support of Marine Rescue Port Stephens.

There are more photos and comments on the Facebook page.

Marine Rescue Port Stephens Raffle.

The prize is a Yamaha Waverunner Jetski.

The Jet Ski Raffle was drawn on Australia Day at our Fly Point Day celebrations at 1400 hrs.

The Winner was

Steve Scott from Umina on the Central Coast.

Congratulations Steve.

Commissioning of PS30 “Shirley Clark”

There was a great turnout for the commissioning of PS30 ‘Shirley Clark’ at d’Albora Marina, Nelson Bay on the 21st October 2023.

The new $667,000.00 Rescue Vessel will provide a significant boost to the Port Stephens community.

The new vessel, funded by the NSW Government and community donations, was today named the ‘Shirley Clark’ in honour of the 92-year-old Port Stephens unit member, one of Marine Rescue NSW’s longest serving members.

Have a look in the Gallery at the photos of the commissioning of the new rescue boat. There are more photos and comments on our Facebook page.

All the volunteer members of the Marine Rescue Port Stephens Unit wish to thank everyone who purchased tickets in the raffle. The much-needed funds will help assist with the running costs of the rescue unit.

Sea Survival Training with the RAAF

RAAF No. 2 Squadron, in collaboration with Marine Rescue Port Stephens and CHC Helicopters conduct regular open water survival training exercises in Shoal Bay. The link below accesses the Royal Australian Air Force website with details of these events.