Browsing Posts published in 2021

November 1 – St Helens Marine Rescue was tasked to respond to a flare sighting east of Piccaninny Point. This sighting, was regarded as significant and required the deployment of Search and Rescue (SAR) assets. Tas Police’s marine rescue vessel Protector IV, RV Georges Bay and AMSA’s SAR jet Rescue 330 were deployed. Rescue 330 […]

Annual General Meeting Sunday 10th of October Commencing 11:00 am Followed by General Meeting @ 11:30 am Members are invited to the 2021 AGM, this will be followed by a General Meeting to adopt changes to the Objects and Purposes of the Association as previously conveyed to members by email. A sausage sizzle will conclude […]

These are the early morning shots seen through our Marine Rescue camera at Burns Bay. The event was the 2021 St Helens Game Fishing Club’s tuna competition. Vessels started launch ~ 0615 at Burns Bay boat ramp. Our radio operators logged on each vessel. From 0820 hours and on the hour thereafter all vessels were […]

Today we received a fabulous donation of support from the Lions Club of St Helens. For a number of years the Lions have supported our volunteering that has enabled us to continue our services to the maritime community in the North East of Tasmania. We are incredibly grateful to President Peter Cecil, Secretary Jan Jasper […]

Our Latest Operation Big day on the water for St Helens Marine Rescue after a call for assistance by SV La Pelicana. Gearbox issues and a rough night at sea, the evening before, saw skipper Terry anchor in Burns Bay. Our volunteer crew of Ken, Darren and John S undertook a tow into Georges Bay […]