PICTURE GALLERY Marine Rescue NSW at work
What we’ve been up to
Waterfront evolution ... MR Botany Port Hacking unit members Tomek Zamencki, Ian Baker and Jesse Rowley with MRNSW Chair Jim Glissan and Commissioner Stacey Tannos in front of one of the dilapidated buildings on the Hungry Point Reserve to be restored and transformed as part of the $12 million Marine Rescue NSW Training Academy. The Reserve also is home to the unit and State Headquarters.
Distanced congratulations ... Mid North Coast ROM Randall Gawne presents MR Crowdy Harrington coxswain, radio operator and former DUC Kevin Nicholls with his 10 year Long Service Medal.
More boats ... Attorney General, Cronulla MP Mark Speakman, and Commissioner Stacey Tannos beside the Port Hacking jetty that will be expanded to accommodate dedicated training vessels.
Sunset mission ... Point Danger 30 barely makes a ripple on the Tweed River as it tows a disabled 5.2m vessel upstream to safety in fading light (story P 26). Photo: Courtney Greenslade.
Back on deck ... crew member Ray Thorpe returns to boat duty on Evans Head 30 in time for a busy watch towing this fishing boat to shore before rescuing a yacht adrift near breakers (story P 24). SOUNDINGS | MARINE RESCUE NSW
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