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Welcome to V.M.R. 441 Victoria Point
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November 2007 SILVER ANNIVERSARY
                                   25 Years serving the boating public

Please take the time to visit our VMRAQ state wide official site and take a look at our squadron page for many useful DOWNLOADS. Ranging from the lastest VHF Frequency Guide, MPEG of rescue vessels to a printable Distress Guide.

 

 


Overview in Brief:
Active Membership:
Volunteer Marine Rescue Victoria Point (VMR 441) is situated on the coastal foreshores of Moreton Bay in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia at  S27.34.722 E153.18.936  The Unit first commenced operations in 1982 when several dedicated members utilized an old caravan and a borrowed vessel to assist any "Boaties" in distress. Although most of the records from the early days are not available, it is estimated that the Unit has since conducted well over 5,000 rescue's ranging from simple tow jobs to participation in full scale search and rescue tasks. On present records, it is estimated that over these eighteen years, the Unit looked after some 25,000 boaties who logged on prior to departure and handled a staggering 250,000 radio calls to and from recreational mariners! The value of vessels assisting during this period is in excess of $40,000,000! Persons safely returned to shore is believed to be approximately 10,000!

 

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Are you dedicated?
Are you enthusiastic?
Are you physicaly active?
Are you a team player?
If you answered yes ..

We Need You





 

 

                                       Volunteer Marine Rescue Victoria Point. Operations Base:Council Reserve, Victoria Point. Qld  Tel: 3207 8717  P.O Box 273 Cleveland Qld 4163

 

 
 
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Last revised:November 1st, 2007