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Barway Through the Ages

By John Sullivan Posted on 9 February 2019 Posted in Uncategorized Tagged with Safety on the water, St Helens Barway

The St Helens Bar has been the subject of many a discussion throughout the ages and remains so to this day. The following image was taken from Marine Rescue’s barway camera. Historically the Bar has been highlighted in first hand …

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Drive off – Drive On Trailer Tips

By John Sullivan Posted on 29 April 2018 Posted in Uncategorized Tagged with Community, St Helens Marine Rescue Association, training

Boaters are oh so familiar with the embarrassment of a mishap on the boat ramp when launching and retrieving. Chances are there will be amused onlookers enjoying your situation. I have discovered a number of excellent YouTube videos that will …

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Marine Rescue to the Rescue

By John Sullivan Posted on 16 January 2018 Posted in Uncategorized Tagged with Emergency Response, Georges Bay Barway, Mayday, SOLAS, St Helens Marine Rescue Association

The summer has thrown up many a curve ball with a search, towing across the bar and most recently a Mayday in the North East. 27th of December: “Today four members of St Helens Marine Rescue were called upon to …

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Attention Mariners – Anmaropa Buoy Georges Bay barway update

By John Sullivan Posted on 15 October 2016 Posted in Uncategorized

At 0800 hours on Sunday the 16th of October I observed the Anmaropa wreck warning buoy was not in position. Mariners are urged to be cautious on entering Georges Bay. Sections of the following information was sourced from Marine and Safety Tasmania (MaST). Title:  …

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St Helens Marine Rescue Up and Running

By John Sullivan Posted on 6 March 2016 Posted in Uncategorized

St Helens Marine Rescue is pleased to announce the service is up and running, at long last, now we have gained full certification. This required passing the very stringent standards for commercial vessels. Our certificate of Survey arrived on the …

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