Marine Rescue warns boaters to be prepared

Marine Rescue NSW is urging all boaters be extra careful when they’re out on the state’s waterways this Easter long weekend.

Marine Rescue volunteers across the state have conducted 1,675 rescue missions in the first three months this year and MRNSW Commissioner Alex Barrell is hoping boaters play their role to avoid incidents.

In February alone, volunteers at Marine Rescue’s 46 units across NSW were involved in 478 rescues, with Hunter/ Central Coast’s Lake Macquarie unit experiencing the highest demand in the state.

The unit undertook 80 rescues including numerous missions for grounded and disabled vessels.

The Central Coast unit undertook 26 rescues, the fourth highest figure in the state’s 15 units.

Marine Rescue NSW has seen an increase in demand for its service across the state with volunteers completing 52 per cent more rescues in February 2023 than they did during the same month last year.

Barrell has appealed to boaters to ensure they are well prepared with 39 per cent of rescues during February caused by engine failure.

“Sadly many boaters are finishing their day on the water early and at the end of a tow line behind one of our rescue

Avoiding Estate Planning Traps

vessels,” he said.

“Many of these rescues could have been avoided with some careful planning and better boat maintenance and preparation.”

More than 6,600 boaters logged on with Marine Rescue NSW prior to heading out on the water in February.

“It only takes a moment to protect your life,” Barrell said. “Boaters can log on and log off via VHF Channel 16 or by using the Marine Rescue NSW app.”

Barrell said boaters thinking of heading out should ensure that their vessel’s engine and battery had been recently serviced, and they are carrying enough of fuel for the journey with plenty in reserve.

Source: Marine Rescue NSW

Moore Seminar Series, this free public seminar is being given by Brazel Moore Lawyers to help people understand what to expect so they know where they stand in –

• Making a Will

• Challenging a Will or defending a Will from challenge

• Making a Power of Attorney and

• Making an Appointment of Guardian

The seminar will be presented in a friendly relaxed atmosphere and there will be plenty of time for your questions.

You’ll be helped a lot in understanding the system and will then be able to confidently consider what Estate Planning steps you need to take to properly plan for your own Will, Power of Attorney or Appointment of Guardian.

Call 4324 7699 to reserve your spot now!