VMR Brisbane

VMR Brisbane is a volunteer organisation whose primary purpose is to save the lives of people in distress on Moreton Bay and surrounding areas.

[VMR Brisbane @VMRBrisbane]

November crew had a busy day, jump start at Curtain Artificial reef followed by a tow 200m away from same location back to Clontarf Boat ramp. Luckily all in same trip.
Then up to Rivergate for much needed refuelling.
Some crew also completed pracs for their training modules.

[VMR Brisbane @VMRBrisbane]

Today Sands Rescue assisted Coast Guard Vmr403 Redcliffe with there annual RAAF winch training today in Deception Bay. Great training ferrying pilot’s and their life rafts out to be dropped off and then picked up by helicopter.

[VMR Brisbane @VMRBrisbane]

We hope everybody had a great weekend out on water here is a beautiful pic to end the weekend!

[VMR Brisbane @VMRBrisbane]

Well done to those who raced in this year’s Surf to City Yacht Race and special thanks to our dedicated radio team who helped with the skeds to make sure everyone was ok 👍

[Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland @BOM_Qld]

⚠️⛈️Detailed Severe thunderstorm #warning issued for #SEQLD. Risk of damaging winds, heavy rainfall and large hail. Locations Include #Cleveland, #Caboolture, #Burpengary, #Redcliffe. Should start to move off the coast in about 1hr. Details and updates: https://t.co/QYMj7aIomY

[VMR Brisbane @VMRBrisbane]

A lot of interest today and visitors from all over Brisbane visiting and saying hello to our volunteers and learning more about what we do at the Brisbane Emergency Services Expo at Victoria Park come on down and say hello we are here till 2pm

[VMR Brisbane @VMRBrisbane]

How was your day on the bay? Ours was a little rough with only one job today

[Transport and Main Roads Queensland @TMRQld]

Is this the lifejacket you should be wearing on a personal watercraft (PWC) or jetski?

Different activities need different equipment—so always make sure you're prepared and fit for purpose. Your life may depend on it.

[MarineTraffic @MarineTraffic]

Merchant ships on standby for rescue in the Tasman Sea

The🇲🇭crude oil tanker, Ionic Artemis, & the 🇱🇷bulk carrier, Fairchem Aldebaran, were diverted last week to be able to help if required in the rescue of 2 crew members aboard a 14m⛵️sailing in high🌬️east of Lord Howe Island.

[Emergency Services Foundation @ESF_Victoria]

"We don’t put on our uniform and become immune to the challenges of society. In fact, we usually take on quite significant pressures and traumatic experiences."

@ruokday go beyond the uniform to provide these fantastic sector specific resources 🔗https://t.co/nutfHxbMGy

[VMR Brisbane @VMRBrisbane]

SPOTTED�� Sandgate 1 in place and ready for Riverfire 🎆🎇

[SEQUEST @SEQUESTRADIO]

The Brisbane River is now closed to recreational vessels from Kinellan Point, New Farm approximate position latitude 27°28.529'S, longitude 153°02.715'E and projecting directly south to Mowbray Park then upstream to the Go-Between bridge until 2030 hours

[VMR Brisbane @VMRBrisbane]

Looking very busy on the Brisbane River for Riverfire tonight! stay safe on the water and remember to have a good night. Sandgate 1 and crew will be patrolling along the river alongside other emergency rescue vessels. Feel free to give the crew a wave!

[Transport and Main Roads Queensland @TMRQld]

We're getting set for Riverfire—are you?

If you're watching the fireworks from a boat this Saturday, remember that parts of the Brisbane River will be closed between 5:00���8:30pm.

Head to #MaritimeSafetyQLD's website to learn more https://t.co/AJDTjMMkl1 #BoatSafeHomeSafe

[Transport and Main Roads Queensland @TMRQld]

You’ll need an ‘Entry Permit to Enter Closed Pilotage Area’ to access all private spectator mooring zones. Even when moored, the marine safety rules still apply.

For more info about river impacts and exclusion zones visit: https://t.co/HpQHS1fUCy
#BrisbaneFestival #Riverfire2022

[VMR Brisbane @VMRBrisbane]

RIVERFIRE: 30/08/2022: South Brisbane Reach & Town Reach, Brisbane River—Fireworks Display

[VMR Brisbane @VMRBrisbane]

Sandgate 1 provided tow assistance this morning to a broken down 5.5 mtr vessel with 2 POB from the M8 Marker back to Whyte Island.

[VMR Brisbane @VMRBrisbane]

Beautiful end to the day

[VMR Brisbane @VMRBrisbane]

Todays training involved search patterns

[Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland @BOM_Qld]

Widespread rain is expected today across central and #SEQ with thunderstorms possible in central districts. Warnings for the coast, particularly southern coasts with #gales and hazardous #surf. Sunny skies for western Queensland . Full details https://t.co/FBmpsInT9o