Maritime Rescue Network

In Queensland, Australia, there are currently two groups which provide on-water rescue and assistance.  The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard (AVCG) is one of these and they have a network of bases strategically located along the Queensland Coast.  Daily they provide assistance to their members and other boaters in need.  A requirement of our laws is that their operations are conducted under commercial standards as opposed to recreational.  This means their vessel are commercially registered and the crews need to be commercially trained.