Marine Rescue NSW Calls for All Boaties to Log On With Their Local Volunteers
The Importance of Logging On with Marine Rescue Marine Rescue files are full of cases proving the value for skippers of Logging On with the local volunteer Marine Rescue base for safety, before going out for the day and Logging Off on return. How Logging On Enhances SafetyThe Simple Log On/Log Off ProcessWhat Happens If You Forget to Log OffWhy Logging On Saves LivesMake Logging On a Habit How Logging On Enhances Safety Glenn Finniss, A/Commissioner Marine Rescue NSW, said “When a skipper Logs On with their local Marine Rescue unit, they ensure that someone responsible is keeping a radio watch on that day’s trip – whether it’s fishing offshore or just a quiet cruise to a favourite, sheltered bay.” “The great majority of Log Ons finish with a short radio call to Log Off and tell the Marine Rescue volunteers that you and your passengers are back safe. But…
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