2018 – St Helens Marine Rescue

Year: 2018

How to use a VHF radio

Posted on 10 December 2018 by John Sullivan Posted in Activities

As the summer recreational season intensifies it is paramount that boaters know how to use a VHF radio. This is an essential part of the vessel’s safety equipment. The ACMA has produced an educational video for the recreational boating community…

Boaters Safety Gear for the upcoming recreational season

Posted on 4 December 2018 by John Sullivan Posted in Activities

With summer approaching the new recreation boating season is nigh. It is absolute that all skippers have a thorough understanding and knowledge of the safety equipment aboard your vessel. Who better than Andrew Hart & Nick Duigan to illustrate what is…

Tagged with: Boat safety, marine safety tasmania, training, Visitors

Pelican Point in Georges Bay – Depth Profile

Posted on 9 November 2018 by John Sullivan Posted in Activities

St Helens Marine Rescue took a depth profile of Pelican Point today. Depth wise it is the best we have seen for a long period of time. Mariners are urged to take care when transiting this shallow section of Georges…

Tagged with: Georges Bay Barway, pelican point, Visitors

2018 AGM & Preparing for Summer

Posted on 27 September 2018 by John Sullivan Posted in Activities

AGM Members are invited to attend the 2018 St Helens Marine Rescue Annual General Meeting (AGM) Sunday October 21st. The meeting will commence at 11:00 am, followed by a BBQ. Preparing for the Summer All boaters are encouraged to prepare…

Tagged with: Community, marine safety tasmania

St Helens Barway Camera is Up and Running

Posted on 10 August 2018 by John Sullivan Posted in Activities, St Helens Barway

St Helens Marine Rescue is proud to announce the Barway Webcam is now operating. This was a combined initiative of Marine and Safety Tasmania (MaST), State Government, Tasmanian Electronics, Tas Water & Communication Services and Lyndcraft Boats. The technology enables our…

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