Learning with Marine Rescue NSW means learning from people who operate on the water every day, in all conditions. Our volunteer skippers bring extensive real‑world experience, deep local knowledge and an uncompromising commitment to safety.
Marine Rescue NSW is an approved training provider of the knowledge testing component for the NSW Boat Driving Licence. Our trainers will cover everything you need to know to help build your confidence in local navigation, boating safety and the marine environment.
To obtain a general boat driving licence, you must:
Participate in the 3 hour 15 minutes knowledge component of the course
Pass the online test
Populate a Practical Log Book of boating experience
You can then submit all documentation and a licence application to your local Services NSW service centre, for approval and issuing of a licence.
Marine Rescue NSW crews respond to 338 missions in October
Marine Rescue NSW volunteer crews performed 338 search and rescue missions across the state during October, including 93 emergency responses, safely returning 671 people to shore. Volunteer radio...
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Marine Rescue Port Macquarie volunteers rescue five after outrigger canoe rollover
Volunteers from Marine Rescue Port Macquarie have rescued five people following an outrigger canoe rollover on the Hastings River bar this evening. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Glenn Sullivan said...