Australia Day Patrol – 2026
Our crew enjoyed a beautiful day on the water while on patrol, with excellent conditions. The patrol commenced from our base at Kettering, travelling south to Alonnah before returning north through the D’Entrecasteaux Channel and into Storm Bay and North West Bay. With calm seas and clear visibility, it was an ideal day for being …
Annual General Meeting – 2025
Dear All Members, Please see below information below of our upcoming annual general meeting of the members of Volunteer Marine Rescue – Kingborough Inc. The details of the meeting are as follows: Date: Friday, November 7th 2025 Time: 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM Place: Derwent Sailing Squadron, 23 Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay TAS 7005 At …
Annual General Meeting – 2024
Dear All Members, Please see below information below of our upcoming annual general meeting of the members of Volunteer Marine Rescue – Kingborough Inc. The details of the meeting are as follows: Date: Friday, November 1st 2024 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Place: Derwent Sailing Squadron, 23 Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay TAS 7005 At …
Rio Tinto Bell Bay Aluminium Community Grant 2024
Thanks to the generous support of the Rio Tinto Bell Bay Aluminium Community Grant, our crew recently completed first aid training to sharpen our lifesaving skills. With the updated first aid equipment made possible by the grant, our members practiced essential techniques, including CPR and airway management, using our rescue manikin while underway. They also …
Grant from TasPorts 2024
Volunteer Marine Rescue Kingborough a part of Surf Life Saving Tasmania, serving the waters surrounding Southern Tasmania, also benefited from the TasPorts grant. The unit replaced two outdated searchlights on their rescue vessel with modern, remote-controlled units, significantly enhancing their operational capabilities. VMRK Secretary Andrew Fogarty acknowledged the partnership, stating, “TasPorts’ commitment to marine safety …
Tasmanian Goverment – Volunteer Marine Rescue Unit Funding – 2024
An announcement from Nic Street local Liberal member for Franklin “Tasmanian Liberals – Delivering Our Commitment To Our Volunteer Marine Rescue Units” With about 5,000 kilometres of coastline, keeping Tasmanians and visitors safe on the water is a big job. The role that each Volunteer Marine Rescue unit plays around the state is valued by …
Annual General Meeting – 2023
Dear All Members, Please see below information below of our upcoming annual general meeting of the members of Volunteer Marine Rescue – Kingborough Inc. The details of the meeting are as follows: Date: Friday, November 3rd 2023 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Place: The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay TAS …
Grant from TasPorts 2023
On Sunday, October 1st, Our volunteers joined forces with our local emergency services, including Tasmania Police, Surf Life Saving Tasmania, Sea Rescue Tasmania, Ambulance Tasmania, and our local Surf Clubs for a joint southern Search and Rescue (SAR) exercise. This exercise took place near Iron Pot & South Arm under typical but real-world conditions. Our …
Harcourts Foundation Supports Volunteer Marine Rescue Kingborough
We are excited to announce that Harcourts Kingborough has generously donated $3,000 to Volunteer Marine Rescue Kingborough through the Harcourts Foundation. This support has allowed us to purchase a new winch for our rescue vessel, Kingborough Rescue 1, greatly improving safety and efficiency during operations. Covering 560 kilometres of coastline, our volunteers play a critical …
Annual General Meeting – 2022
Dear All Members, Please see below information below of our upcoming annual general meeting of the members of Volunteer Marine Rescue – Kingborough Inc. The details of the meeting are as follows: Date: Friday, October 28th 2022 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Place: The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay TAS …
