Who is Marine Rescue Port Douglas (MRPD)?
We are the Volunteer Marine Rescue service that goes to the aid of mariners in need of assistance or rescue in the Great Barrier Reef waters off the coast of Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia.
Marine Rescue Port Douglas is affiliated with Volunteer Marine Rescue Association Queensland (VMRAQ) and we are the official marine rescue service operating out of Port Douglas. We are one of 26 VMRAQ Marine Rescue Squadrons in Queensland. The Queensland Squadrons extend from Torres Strait in the north to the NSW border in the south.
Our mission is to respond to marine incidents in waters adjacent to Port Douglas. Incidents may include anything from major Search and Rescue activations, involving other Emergency Services, to towing disabled vessels or transporting injured mariners back to port.
Our local squadron has been supported by the Douglas Shire community through donations for over 40 years. There are no paid employees. All on-land and on-water crews are Volunteers.
There is some modest funding from the Queensland Government each year but around 80% of our funding comes from membership fees and donations.
All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Yes
Yes, as soon as your donation is processed.
Who is Marine Rescue Port Douglas (MRPD)?
We are the Volunteer Marine Rescue service that goes to the aid of mariners in need of assistance or rescue in the Great Barrier Reef waters off the coast of Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia.
Marine Rescue Port Douglas is affiliated with Volunteer Marine Rescue Association Queensland (VMRAQ) and we are the official marine rescue service operating out of Port Douglas. We are one of 26 VMRAQ Marine Rescue Squadrons in Queensland. The Queensland Squadrons extend from Torres Strait in the north to the NSW border in the south.
Our mission is to respond to marine incidents in waters adjacent to Port Douglas. Incidents may include anything from major Search and Rescue activations, involving other Emergency Services, to towing disabled vessels or transporting injured mariners back to port.
Our local squadron has been supported by the Douglas Shire community through donations for over 40 years. There are no paid employees. All on-land and on-water crews are Volunteers.
There is some modest funding from the Queensland Government each year but around 80% of our funding comes from membership fees and donations.
All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Yes
Yes, as soon as your donation is processed.
