About Us
Spending time on the water is part of the Australian way of life. If you need help, Marine Rescue NSW is ready to respond.
About our charity
With more and more people getting out to enjoy boating on some of Australia’s most spectacular waterways, right here in NSW, it’s more important than ever for Marine Rescue NSW to remain a strong, well-resourced emergency service standing ready to help when you need us.
Marine Rescue NSW receives valuable financial support from the NSW Government and from members of the boating community, who, in recognition of the services we provide, contribute to Marine Rescue NSW through a levy on their annual boat licence and registration fees.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we still rely on our volunteers’ committed community fundraising efforts, government and community grants and generous donors and sponsors.
Our impact
Marine Rescue NSW's 3,500 volunteers dedicate their time to helping boaters in need.
4,500+ search and rescue missions
In 2023-24, Marine Rescue NSW volunteers completed 4,598 search and rescue missions
10,000+ boaters returned to shore
In 2023-24, Marine Rescue NSW volunteers safely returned 10,378 boaters to shore
240,000+ marine radio calls
In 2023-24, Marine Rescue NSW volunteers handled 243,004 radio calls from boaters in NSW
Get our App
The Marine Rescue NSW app makes it easier than ever for boaters to stay safe on NSW waters. It’s the only app that connects you directly to Marine Rescue NSW.
In just a few minutes, you can Log On with Marine Rescue NSW and be on your way, knowing more than 3,500 professionally trained and equipped search and rescue experts are looking out for your safe return.
When you Log On with us, we know where you’re heading and when you’re planning to return, so we can quickly start a search if you’re not safely back when expected.
The Marine Rescue NSW app is free to download and use. It is suitable for both Apple and Android mobile devices.
