Our rescue vessels

Marine Rescue Middle Harbour operates two fully equiped, commercially surveyed emergency services search and rescue vessels. Our boats are operational over 180 days a year in support of the New South Wales boating community and under the direction of the NSW Police Marine Area Command.

Middle Harbour 30

Middle Harbour 30, call sign “MH30”, is an 11.5m purpose-built Steber for Marine Rescue NSW and operates in Sydney Harbour. Recently refitted (April 2024), MH30 is powered by twin Yanmar turbocharged 6 cylinder diesel engines. The vessel is equipped with the latest technology for Search and Rescue operations. MH30 operates up to 30 NM offshore with a minimum crew of 3.

Middle Harbour 20

Middle Harbour 20, call sign “MH20”, is a 6.8m purpose-built Naiad for Marine Rescue NSW and operates in Sydney Harbour. MH20 is powered by twin Suzuki outboards and is equipped with the latest technology for Search and Rescue operations. MH20 operates up to 7 NM offshore with a minimum crew of 2.