About the Unit
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Volunteers keeping watch over Newcastle’s waterways from our base at Stockton.
Who we are
Marine Rescue Newcastle is one of 46 units of Marine Rescue NSW, the state’s volunteer marine rescue service. Our members crew rescue vessels, staff the radio base, train new volunteers and raise the funds that keep the unit running. No costs are expected for rescues. We’re funded by the community we serve.
2025 was our busiest year yet, with 77 missions. The unit currently has 55 members.
Our base
67 King Street, Stockton NSW 2295, on the eastern side of the harbour, minutes from the harbour entrance. Radio Base: (02) 4907 8200. Base open 0600–1800 daily, and contactable 24/7 by radio.
Our vessel
Newcastle 30 — a 10m Naiad rescue vessel (Survey Class 2C), twin Suzuki DF300 outboards, carrying up to 10 people (2 crew and 8 special personnel). Built by Yamba Welding & Engineering, delivered 2020.
Unit leadership
Lyn Van Homrigh, Unit Commander. Stuart Lawson, Deputy Unit Commander.
Want to be part of it? Come say hello.
Drop into the base at Stockton, or start your volunteer application online.