MARINE EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Triple Zero "000"
Grave and Imminent Life Threatening Danger
131 444 (Police Assist)
Non Life Threatening Emergencies eg Breakdowns
Don't delay calling for assistance!
Formerly Coast Guard Freycinet
(January 2001 - June 2015)
Award Winning
F R E Y C I N E T
VOLUNTEER MARINE RESCUE
trading as Freycinet Marine Safety
ABN: 24 359 379 647
ATO Approved Deductible Gift Recipient
Freycinet (Pronounced Fray-sin-nay)
Volunteer Marine Rescue Association Inc is a 100% volunteer, not-for-profit, community service organisation, based in Swansea on Tasmania's East Coast overlooking the iconic Freycinet Peninsula.
We were formed in 2001 as a Flotilla of the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association. In 2011 we formed our own incorporated body and have operated as Freycinet VMR as part of a network of like minded associations throughout Tasmania.
Our objectives are :
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To promote safe boating
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To assist in the preservation of life and property
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To assist persons who have, as a result of misadventure or otherwise, endangered their lives, or the lives of others, or can, most conveniently, be assisted by members of the Association.
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To train members, and members of the public in the safe operation of marine craft.
Freycinet VMR operates in conjunction with Tasmania Police to provide marine emergency response support within the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Municipality from Bicheno to Orford.
Current vessels are a 4.5m Polycraft and 5.5m Sentinel. Both vessels are made from resilient HDPE
Freycinet Volunteer Marine Rescue is powered entirely by volunteers — people just like you, who care about their community and the waters that define it. Whether you’re an experienced boater or simply passionate about helping others, there’s a place for you on our crew.
Interested in joining or learning more?
Call 0400 329 973 for meeting information.
Become part of a proud tradition of service, safety, and community spirit on Tasmania’s lower East Coast