Marine Rescue NSW volunteers experienced reduced demand in May, with unfavourable boating weather leading to fewer boaters heading out on the water and requiring assistance.
“That is exactly what we want to see at Marine Rescue NSW – as few rescues as possible, with boaters not endangering themselves or others for a day on the water,” said Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell.
After completing 369 rescues in April, Marine Rescue NSW volunteers across the state performed 202 search and rescue missions last month, including 65 emergency responses, safely returning 406 people to shore.
The Illawarra unit was the fourth busiest in the state last month – its second top-five appearance of the year.
20 search and rescue missions including 12 emergency responses with 37 people safely returned to shore across all 7 Illawarra units, Port Kembla conducted 12 missions.
