The Andrews Labor Government has delivered a $12.5 million boost to Victoria’s emergency services volunteer groups to help them purchase life-saving equipment, trucks, boats, and fund minor upgrades. Minister for Emergency Services Jane Garrett said the 2015-16 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) grants would help volunteer groups keep their communities safe. Under the program, […]
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May
May
Sailors taking part in a Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron race off St Kilda found themselves in the water when their yacht sank on Sunday morning. St Kilda’s rescue vessel CG2 was tasked to the Mayday at approximately 11.30am on Sunday 4th May. The incident occurred about ¾ of a mile off the St Kilda breakwater. […]
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Apr
Apr
Club Marine, Australia’s largest provider of recreational boat insurance, is proud to announce that it is now an official sponsor of the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard. In addition to its overall sponsorship of the national marine rescue organisation, Club Marine has also thrown its support behind the AVCG’s forthcoming “MAYDAY” campaign, which aims to raise […]
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Apr
Apr
A 5.8mt Recreational Fishing Vessel placed a mayday call via VHF Radio to Portland Coast Guard at 1450hrs this afternoon to say their vessel was sinking, shortly after they activated their EPIRB on board the vessel. Portland Coast Guard was en route to the scene by 1500hrs. The vessel was located 38 Nautical Miles off […]