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 […]
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Corona Virus (COVID-19) Due to the unprecedented Corona Virus emergency our facilities are closed. This notice applies to all visitors and the public In the mean time our volunteer radio operators and on water operation crews have unanimously agreed to continue our normal services If you wish to contact with us please phone 0408 817 […]
Veronica, one of our dedicated radio operators, received an emergency call from Get Reel with 8 PoB (People on Board) on the Cliffs. The Cliffs are located off the continental shelf East of St Helens. The situation was their batteries had failed, hence they could not start their motors. With deteriorating weather, rising seas and strong winds, Get […]
Sunday the 19th of October, 2014 gave Tasmania a reminder of the upcoming summer and the potential for fire. Bush fires are very much a part of the Australian landscape, St Helens was made aware and received a salutary reminder of this when a stronger then anticipated wind shift propelled a burn off towards the residences of […]