Marine Rescue NSW

Marine Rescue NSW operates on the NSW Public Safety Network (PSN) using dedicated talkgroups and radio IDs for coastal and inland waterway coverage.

Marine Rescue NSW on the NSW PSN

• • • • Marine Rescue NSW (MRNSW) is a volunteer-based emergency service responsible for marine search and rescue, vessel tracking, and radio watch across NSW waters. They transitioned to the NSW PSN (formerly GRN) to improve interoperability and coverage.
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Talkgroup IDs (TGIDs)

Marine Rescue NSW uses a series of dedicated talkgroups on the PSN. These are typically in the range:

• • • • TGID 12526 to 12533 — These are assigned to various Marine Rescue units and operations across NSW.
      • The specific alias or function of each TGID isn’t publicly listed, but they likely correspond to regional bases or operational roles.

 Coverage and Sites

• • • • Marine Rescue NSW benefits from the PSN’s extensive state-wide coverage, including coastal RFSS sites like Bilgola Plateau, Beecroft, and others.
      • This ensures reliable communication for rescue coordination, especially in remote or offshore areas.

Operational Use

• • • • MRNSW uses the PSN primarily for:
      • Incident coordination (e.g., MAYDAY, PAN-PAN responses)
      • Inter-agency communication with NSW Police Marine Area Command, RMS, and other emergency services
      • Routine vessel tracking and safety checks

Complementary Marine Radio Services

• • • • In addition to PSN, MRNSW maintains VHF, HF, and 27 MHz marine radio services for public use and distress monitoring.
      • Their SOPs require operators to hold a Short Range Operators Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) for marine radio use.