Hydro Tasmania Community Grant Supporting VMR Kingborough
Volunteer Marine Rescue Kingborough is proud to be one of nine Tasmanian organisations receiving funding through Hydro Tasmania’s 2026 Community Grants Program.The grant will assist us with upgrading our inflatable rescue boat, helping provide our volunteers with improved equipment for emergency response, flood rescue training, water safety education and Surf Life Saving activities.Our inflatable rescue …
CB30’s Journey to Tasmania
Following on from last weekend’s snippets of what has been happening, we are excited to share that CB30, our new rescue vessel, has now arrived safely at Oyster Cove Marina.A sincere thank you to Spirit of Tasmania for kindly supporting the transport of CB30 across Bass Strait and helping bring our new rescue vessel home …
New Rescue Vessel for Volunteer Marine Rescue Kingborough
Volunteer Marine Rescue Kingborough (VMRK) is excited to announce that, through funding support secured by Surf Life Saving Tasmania from the Tasmanian Government, we are progressing the purchase and introduction of our next rescue vessel, currently known as CB30. This funding forms part of the Tasmanian Government’s support for Volunteer Marine Rescue units across the …
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 …
