Through changing times and tides, the volunteers of MRQ Bribie Island have supported their island community and the thousands of boaties who flock to the area on weekends and public holidays, providing expert guidance and assistance to those who need help on the water. 

The unit began in 1970, evolving from the Bribie Island Boating and Fishing Club, to the Bribie Island Air Sea Rescue in 1982, and then becoming Volunteer Marine Rescue Bribie Island in March 1997. 

Our dedicated volunteers provide more than 22,000 hours of volunteer service each year to the community, conducting regular patrols, maintaining radio watch and providing training and education activities in addition to their rescue services. 

We cover an area of operation over 500 square miles, commencing 2 nautical miles south of the Caloundra Bar, throughout the Pumicestone Passage, to 10 nautical miles east of Moreton Island and north of the area from Redcliffe to Tangalooma in Moreton Bay.

MRQ Bribie Island operates in conjunction with local marine rescue units to provide support to the boating community in the south-east corner. If you require support when travelling outside our area, contact QF4 Caloundra, QF3 Redcliffe, and MRQ Sandgate.   

Remember to always follow the marine safety rules and continue to Log On and Log Off via your local unit or VHF radio. 

Notice of Establishment - MRQ Bribie Island

Call sign: 'MRQ Bribie Island' or 'Marine Rescue Bribie Island'

Log on/off: VHF Channel 73 or phone (07) 3408 7596

VHF channels monitored: 16, 20, 21, 63, 67, 72, 73, 81

27-MHz channels monitored: 88-99

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

Crew Operating Hours: Every weekend 7am - 5pm (after hours operators and rescue crews available at all times)

Radio Hours: 5am - 6pm Daily | Phone (07) 3408 7596