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Marine Rescue Tin Can Bay

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Marine Rescue Tin Can Bay (formerly Coast Guard Tin Can Bay QF17) - dedicated to saving lives at sea and supporting those on or near the water.

In an emergency, always call Triple Zero (000) or radio VHF 16.

04/11/2026

Training was done with our northern neighbour MRQ Sandy Straits on weekend crews on Saturday 31 Oct. 2026, we have similar vessels. The attached photo shows TCB coxswain Alan with 3 members from VMR421

01/11/2026

Update on the Crab creek boat ramp resurfacing, photo provided by TCB Publicity officer.

18/10/2026

Its official, we are MRQ, with a new tent for market days, the promotions team were on duty last Saturday at TCB markets, to answer all your questions. You can still call the base on 5486 4290, or log on by VHF Ch 16, or 80, or call 131 MRQ for info. WBB info can be found on the MSQ web site under Notice to Mariners, Maryborough pilotage area number 384 T of 2026.

The boys had a new neighbor, Deb, selling raffle tickets for a House Boat trip, donated by Rainbow Beach H/Boats, on behalf of the TCB Rescue Supporters Association inc. who are now running the Country club raffles on Friday nights. Yes, they are MRQ members, after a long legal battle CG vs MRQ members cannot sell raffle tickets while in uniform in public place including Licensed premises.

Just an updated pic on the progress of the Crab Creek boat ramp works. Started to lay new crusher dust for base etc. and a bit wider than before.
Cheers
Karl

14/10/2026

Car rebranding completed - sign waiting to dry

13/10/2026

As part of the transition from Coast Guard to Marine Rescue Queensland -
Over the past two days our base at Norman Point and our assets have undertaken a new look with the rebranding signage to Marine Rescue Queensland.
Karl Hempstead - Public Relations Officer VMR417

09/10/2026

Notice to public : Boaters & Anglers

Crab creek boat ramp is being updated by Maritime Safety Queensland over the next three weeks as per attached pictures. Please be aware that this a work site and no entry is allowed whilst work is being conducted.

Regards
Karl Hempstead
Public relations officer
Marine Rescue Tin Can Bay

06/10/2026

Day one TCB transitions into MRQ last Wednesday. UC John, shows the new house flag. Radio operators Michael and Karl use the MRQ Activate live for the first time to log on vessels. The brave new world has started.

01/10/2026

Do you Know the difference between LROCP & SROCP radio frequencies?

GMDSS Sea Areas A1–A4 - Infographics

* A1 – VHF DSC: Area within the coverage of at least one VHF coast station providing continuous DSC alerting. Typical range is about 20–30 NM.
* A2 – MF DSC: Area beyond A1 but within the coverage of at least one MF coast station providing continuous DSC alerting. Typical range is about 100–150 NM.
* A3 – Satellite: Area beyond A1 and A2 but within the coverage of a recognized mobile satellite service. There is no fixed nautical-mile range.
* A4 – Outside A1, A2 and A3: Areas not covered by A1, A2, or A3, commonly associated with polar regions. HF communication is used.

Key point: GMDSS sea areas are defined primarily by available communication coverage, not simply by distance from the coastline.

19/09/2026

What’s changing, Coast Guard 417, TCB will be transitioning into MRQ Tin Can Bay, VMR417 on the 30/9/26. This is the last time you will see this tent at the TCB markets, watch for the new MRQ tent next month, The crew will be wearing new shirts, with new decals on tents, Boats and the Norman Point building.
On the water we will be doing the same job, some rules may change, some job descriptions may be updated, the old CG constitution will be replaced by the MRQ Operations Manual, we are still reading that.
You can still call 5486 4290 for info, call VHF 80, 82,16, 67 to log on for trips, weather forecasts, WBB info etc, Ch16 or phone 000 for emergencies (life threatening).
131MRQ will also handle emergencies.

Address

Norman Point
Tin Can Bay, QLD
4580

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 6pm
Tuesday	6am - 6pm
Wednesday	6am - 6pm
Thursday	6am - 6pm
Friday	6am - 6pm
Saturday	6am - 6pm
Sunday	6am - 6pm

Telephone

+61754864290

Website

https://www.mrq.qld.gov.au/rescue-units/mrq-tin-can-bay

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