Marine Rescue Jurien Bay would like to regretfully farewell Jim Bayne who passed away peacefully on Friday, 22 May 2026. Jim was a valued volunteer who served with our Group for over two years as a Committee Member and also Crew. Jim was always willing to assist with any given task ensuring that it was completed on time and achieving the required outcome. We send our deepest condolences to Denise, Family and Friends. R.I.P.

With the approaching long weekend to celebrate Western Australia Day on Monday, 1 June 2026, we would like to encourage any visiting boaties to use our FREE services to log your boating plans. You are welcome to call down to the Marine Rescue Tower, 34 Breakwater Drive, (past the Marina car park at the end of the road) and lodge your boating details with us by completing a Visiting Boat Form. One of our friendly radio operators will be able to assist you. You can also lodg

Unattended Boats: The Department of Transport (DoT) states: “The practice of divers leaving vessels unattended can be very dangerous. DoT strongly recommends that a responsible person stays on board at all times to raise the alarm if the diver is overdue or to attend to the vessel should it start to drift. In the case of an unattended boat, ensure your anchor is set to hold for the duration of the dive.” Diving Flag: “A boat with divers working from it must carry the app

Marine Safety WA have advised that from 1 September 2026 parachute flares will no longer be accepted as part of the required safety equipment for recreational vessels. Only red and orange flares will be accepted. If you carry a GPS enabled EPIRB or Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), transition to an electronic visual distress signal (EVDs). Marine Safety WA have also advised that the “Life Jacket Checker” is here. Unsure of the type of lifejacket required for certain activit