About Volunteer Marine Rescue Central Coast

Marine Rescue Central Coast unit has two radio marine coast stations. The first and its principle base is located at Point Clare on Brisbane Water. Its call sign is Marine Rescue Gosford. The second marine radio base is located at Terrigal Haven and its call sign is Marine Rescue Terrigal. Both these marine radio coast stations operate 7-days-a week from 0600 to 1800 hours. Radio calls after hours may be answered by Marine Rescue Sydney, as this base operates 24/7 and has extended reception at night.

Central Coast has three vessels, two are accredited marine rescue vessels and one is a runabout used for crew training.

Gosford 10 is a 6.0m diesel jet rated as category 1 (use inshore to 1/2nm offshore).

Gosford 20 is a 7.6m diesel jet rated as category 2 (use offshore to 7nm).

The vessel are berthed on ‘Boat Lifts’ on the unit’s jetty at Point Clare and are ready for use at all times. Boat crews are either on duty at the base or on call 24/7.

The Point Clare base is the training centre for the unit. It is located at the end of Kurrawa Avenue and has on site parking. The base is air-conditioned and has it own 9Kva emergency diesel generator.

Visitors and membership enquiries are most welcome.