As part of the 2017-18 State Budget, the Victorian Government allocated $775,000 for the upgrade of new engines for Marine Search and Rescue vessels across the State.
Marine Search and Rescue crews play an important role in the safety of water users in their local area, responding to marine emergencies and raising community awareness about marine safety. All engine upgrades funded through the program are now complete and in use, ensuring search-and-rescue vessels meet required standards. This enables committed and dedicated volunteers to continue the important work of servicing their local community and assisting other emergency service agencies.
The Marine Search and Rescue Office within Emergency Management Victoria is in regular communication with flotillas throughout the state to ensure volunteers are provided with the vessels and equipment they need to keep their local community safe on the water.
Project list
Facility
Description
Investment
Completed
AVCG Frankston
Two new Suzuki engines (200h/p) for its CG1 vessel
$60,000
Oct 2018
AVCG St Kilda
Two new Suzuki engines (200h/p) for its CG2 vessel
$60,000
Oct 2018
AVCG Safety Beach
Two new Suzuki engines (300h/p) for its CG6 vessel
$70,000
Oct 2018
AVCG Carrum
Two new Suzuki engines (300h/p) for its CG7 vessel
$70,000
Oct 2018
AVCG Geelong
Two new Suzuki engines (200h/p) for its CG8 vessel
$60,000
Dec 2018
AVCG Werribee
Two new Suzuki engines (200h/p) for its CG10 vessel
$60,000
Oct 2018
Coast Watch Ocean Grove
Two new Yamaha engines (150h/p) for its RIB vessel
$50,000
Oct 2018
Apollo Bay Marine Rescue
Two new Honda engines (150h/p) for its Stabicraft vessel
$50,000
May 2019
Port Fairy Marine Rescue Service
Two new Suzuki engines (100h/p) for its Stabicraft vessel
$50,000
Feb 2019
Torquay Marine Rescue Service
Two new Yamaha engines (115h/p) for its Stabicraft vessel
$50,000
Jul 2019
AVCG Marlo
Two new Suzuki engines (140h/p) for its Couta Craft vessel
$25,000
Oct 2018
AVCG Port Albert
Two new Suzuki engines (325h/p) for its Noosa Cat vessel
$60,000
Oct 2018
VMR Mornington
Two new Yamaha engines (200h/p) for its Noosa Cat vessel
$40,000
Oct 2018
Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad (Rye)
Two new Suzuki engines (300h/p) for its Kirby Marine vessel
