Welcome to Volunteer Marine Rescue

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​VMR Mornington & Hastings  -  Phone: 0419 233 999 24 hours

Volunteer Marine Rescue Incorporated

ABN 53 344 760 115

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We are trying  to raise sufficient funds to purchase night vision binoculars for our 3 vessels. Any donation over 2$ is tax deductible and will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, The VMR Team. PLEASE CLICK here to be taken to our Mycause Page.

To serve our community in the protection of life at sea

Mornington is a seaside town on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia, located 57 km south-east of Melbourne's central business district. Mornington is situated on the eastern side of Port Phillip.   38° 13.41 S, 145° 03.43E

Hastings is also a seaside town on the Mornington Peninsula, situated on Westernport.   38°18.27° S, 145° 11.25 E

When our rescue service was started in 1980, the Steering Committee was tasked with the job of investigating the best type of vessel and the best manufacturer in Australia. The Committtee reported back they would highly recommend the Shark Cat company, later to become Noosa Cat. Today VMR still boast 3 state of the art Noosa Cats. With over 34 years experience in marine rescue, VMR still believe Noosa Cat to be the best multi hull vessel available for the type of work we do. We have ordered a replacement for our vessel AK2 (see below), valued at around $250,000 which we should have in service shortly.

For emergency assistance 24 hours a day call

Melbourne Water Police on 000

or our duty member on 0419 233 999

Address: PO Box 389 Mornington – Victoria 3931 Australia
 

VMR Mornington & Hastings  24 hour Emergency and Administration Number  is 0419 233 999  Fax: 03 5977 2452

Please place this number into your mobile phone and tell a responsible person to call if they are at all concerned about your welfare.

For those new too the VMR Group, here is an article run in the Club Marine Magazine a few years ago. It is a good summary of our Service.

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VMR's Impressive list of vessels

Click on the each vessel to view specifications

A rare site to see VMR's 3 vessels all together. Taken by Lochlan Gay on the launch of our new vessel "Darbyshire III" on 17th January 2016

Would you like to join VMR?

We are always looking for new members to train to the highest of marine rescue standards.

We have 3 levels of membership:- Provisional Operational - Is a member in training to assist in rescues, Operational - You are fully qualified to man a vessel in an emergency & Associate Member - For people who would like to be involved in fund raising and special events. This category is open to all successful applicants between the ages of 16 and 75 years.

You might like to join our fund raising team, or assist in contacting corporate companies with a view of sponsoring VMR, or you might have managment experience and like to assist the VMR Committee. Or you may just want to be a member to support this group.

Whatever your interest, we are waiting for your call.

Call 0419 233 999 to have a chat & arrange for a tour of our facilities. Or click here and send an email