The Marine Rescue is exactly that, concerned with rescue and promotion of safe boating practices. It is NOT a towing organisation. They get pretty cross when people use them as a towing outfit. It is up to all boaters to make sure their vessel is seaworthy before going out on the waterways.
The NSW Government announced in November 2008 the establishment of a new volunteer marine rescue organisation to be called Marine Rescue NSW. Marine Rescue NSW is an organisation comprising of the unification of the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association, the Volunteer Rescue Association and the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol.
Here is the link to the website MARINE RESCUE NSW and a e - zine called SOUNDERS
Marine Rescue NSW will be as dependent on community fund raising as the existing three organisations. Whilst the NSW Government provides around $1.4 million a year for capital, mainly boat replacement, and will provide $3 million in transitional funding operating costs comes from community fund raising and other contributions and donations. So please keep on making your contribution and keep these volunteer services going - for safety's sake!
Here is what SEATOW does
Sea Tow Services Australia is dedicated to providing members with a variety of on-the-water services, including multiple area towing, fuel drops and jump starts, prop disentanglements and more.Sea Tow can professionally test your battery on water and should you require a replacement, we carry Exide Stowaway Marine Grade Batteries plus we have access to the entire Exide range at discount prices to members.
Sea Tow not only provides marine assistance but will go the extra mile to make your boating experience more enjoyable. Should our members be boating in unfamiliar waters and have a question about sand bars, shoaling or weather conditions, or just need a restaurant recommendation, a qualified team of Sea Tow professionals are standing by ready to assist.
With the cost of commercial assistance as high as $250 per hour, Sea Tow wants to ensure its members always have unlimited protection.