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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …