MRQ Hervey Bay’s professional rescue service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Our operational area is around K'gari, running from Stewart Island in the Great Sandy Strait, to Long Shoal which is approximately 14NM NNW of Sandy Cape, and across to Theodolite Creek which is just north of Woodgate.  

Hervey Bay volunteers have proudly served the local boating public for more than 52 years, starting as Air Sea Rescue in Hervey Bay in 1972 where members used their own boats, before becoming VMR Hervey Bay - and now MRQ Hervey Bay. 

The unit operates from its base at Urangan Boat Harbour and our dedicated skippers, crews and radio operators are all highly trained and prepared to provide support to those in distress day or night, in all weathers.

Vessel traffic services (VTS) Gladstone monitor channels 16 and 67 for emergencies only. 

Remember to always follow the marine safety rules and continue to Log On and Log Off via your local unit or VHF radio whenever you go out on the water. 

The best form of communication on the water is a VHF marine radio. If you are considering purchasing a VHF radio, please remember that you are required by law to have a radio licence to operate the set. MRQ Hervey Bay runs regular radio courses throughout the year to help you prepare to obtain your licence. 

MRQ Hervey Bay operates in conjunction with local marine rescue units to provide support to the boating community. If you require support when travelling in the region outside our area, contact MRQ Bundaberg, QF21 Sandy Straits, or QF17 Tin Can Bay. 

Apply to become a volunteer with MRQ Hervey Bay or find out more about volunteering opportunities. 

Notice of Establishment MRQ Hervey Bay

Call sign: 'MRQ Hervey Bay' or 'Marine Rescue Hervey Bay'

Log on/off: VHF Channel 73

VHF channels monitored: 73, 67, 22, 16

In an emergency: Radio VHF Channel 16 or phone Triple Zero (000)

Radio Hours: 6am - 6pm Daily

Office Hours: 9am - 1pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday (excl PH) | Phone (07) 4128 9666