Marine Rescue Iluka Yamba

15/10/2026

We love celebrating the achievements of our incredible volunteers who give their time and skills to keep our community safe on the water.

Congratulations to Nathan Espie, who successfully completed his operational assessment this week and is now a rated crew member!

Want to build your skills, learn new things and make a real difference in your community? Find out more about volunteering with our unit by tapping the link https://shorturl.at/drOzm and selecting Marine Rescue Iluka Yamba.

12/10/2026

Stay safe on the water!

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers across the state performed 298 search and rescue missions in September, safely returning 659 people to shore, including 77 emergency responses. Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking was the busiest unit in the state for the first time this year, completing 43 missions. Marin...

02/10/2026

Our first assist of the new boating season came yesterday afternoon when a volunteer crew on board Iluka Yamba 20 was deployed to help two adults and two children after their vessel ran out of fuel, leaving them stranded.

The crew secured the vessel and safely towed it, along with the four people on board, back to shore at the Spencer Street boat ramp at Iluka.

Don’t forget the rule of threes when it comes to fuel. A third to get you there, a third to get you back and third in reserve.

09/09/2026

Iluka Yamba 30 responded to a yacht heading south this afternoon with three people on board, which required assistance to safely cross the Clarence River Bar and be taken to a mooring after suffering mechanical failure. Job done!

11/08/2026

Our volunteers were busy across the Northern Rivers last month, please stay safe on the water

13/07/2026

please, boat safe this winter

03/07/2026

Sunday’s Community Memorial in Ballina will be streamed live

A Community Memorial Service is being held this Sunday to recognise the sacrifice, commitment and service of Marine Rescue Ballina volunteers and local first responders following the tragic events of 4 May.

The service will be livestreamed from 11:00am for those unable to attend in person. Watch live at mrnsw.com.au/ballinamemorial

22/06/2026

Volunteers on board our large offshore rescue vessel IY 30 responded to a Logged On 11.5-metre yacht which lost power on the eastern side of the Clarence River bar yesterday afternoon.

The distressed vessel was safely towed across the bar and anchored in safer waters

17/06/2026

It was great to have Richie Williamson MP make some important presentations at our unit meeting yesterday and thank you to Sunshine Sugar for your unexpected and generous donation which will help fund our mission of saving lives on the water.

04/06/2026

If you're heading to the markets don’t miss our BBQ. We’ll be serving up fresh sausage, bacon and egg or steak sandwiches from early until 12pm. Proceeds help fund our mission of saving lives on the water. Hopefully the rain holds off until later in the afternoon.