Emergency & Safety of Life Communications
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Marine Radio Contacts
All watercraft users should Log On & Log Off with their nearest Volunteer Marine Rescue or Coast Guard unit whenever they head out on the water.
This is a simple process that lets them know when you’re leaving, where you’re heading and when you expect to return.
This way, someone responsible knows that you’re out on your boat and that you’ve returned safely at the end of your trip.
If you don’t Log Off, they can take steps to try to find you to ensure you are safe.
Here are a few FAQs to help you
Do I have to be a member of VMR or Coast Guard to use a log-on service?
No! The service is free of charge for all members of the public
I have a kayak or canoe, can I log on/off when heading out?
Yes! By simply providing a call sign that you wish to be addressed by to identify you
I'm on a jet ski. Can I log on/off too?
Yes! In fact, it is highly encouraged that jetski riders log their journeys
Do you need a radio to log on/off?
No! You can call your nearest unit and speak to volunteers that can log your trip by phone, as well as guide you through the log on/off process
Is the log-on/off service only for vessels going offshore?
No! All vessels, no matter their destination, can use this service
Log On Information Required
Vessel Registration Number and/or Name of Vessel
Make and model the vessel
Number of people on board (POB)
Mobile Phone Number
Departure Point and Destination
Estimated Time of Return (ETR)
If you are staying out overnight, please request to be placed on the overnight log.
If you change your planned estimated time of return, radio or phone the base again and advise them of your change in plans. If you are sailing up or down the coast, you should establish a voyage plan and an Offshore Tracking Schedule to check in (a ‘sked’) with other Volunteer Marine Rescue or Coast Guard units along the way. They will keep track of your progress until you safely arrive at your destination.
If you intend to cross a Bar, please advise the VMR or Coast Guard base that you plan to cross the bar, please do this before entering the bar.
Once you have safely crossed to the other side please once again notify them that you have safely crossed the bar.
This ensures that are aware you are safe through the bar and offshore, or that you have safely returned to inshore waters.
SEQUEST Information
Our Callsign: SEQUEST RADIO
At SEQUEST we conduct a listening watch on the following VHF marine radio channels across from the Brisbane & Bremer Rivers and out to Moreton Bay.
We also provide additional listening watches providing coverage across Moreton Bay by listening to marine radio traffic and relaying information to the relevant services if necessary.
Channels we monitor
Channel 16 Distress
Channel 67 Secondary Distress
Channel 13 Brisbane River City Reaches
Channel 20 Tangalooma Repeater
Channel 73 Working Channel VMR & Coast Guard
Our best channels for contact are on the following VHF marine channels
Channel 72 VHF
(Jindalee Boat Ramp to Karana Downs/Bremer River upstream section)
Don't forget if you are heading up the river check out our Brisbane River
Channel 81 VHF Repeater
(South East Queensland coverage repeater is located at Mt Glorious)
GOLD COAST REGION
VMR 414 Seaway Tower Southport
Communications can be made using radio or phone on the following
Emergency: VHF 16 or 67
Normal working channel: VHF 73
Phone: 07 5591 2948
VMR 420 Marine Rescue Currumbin
Radio Monitoring Hours
7 days 0500 - 1230 Hours
Radio Channels Monitored
VHF: 16, 67, 73
27Mhz: 88, 91
Phone: (07) 5534 1000
VMR 400 Marine Rescue Southport
Muriel Henchman Drive, Main Beach
Radio Monitoring Hours
24/7
Radio Channels Monitored
VHF: 16, 67, 73, 82
Phone: (07) 5591 1300
VMR 440 Coast Guard Southport
171 Marine Parade Southport
Radio Monitoring Hours
Weekdays: 0800 - 1800
Weekends: 1800 Friday to 1800 Sunday
Radio Channels Monitored
VHF: 16, 21, 22, 67, 73, 81, 82
27Mhz: 86, 88, 91
HF: 2524
Phone: (07) 5531 1421
VMR 450 Marine Rescue Jacobs Well
Jacobs Well Boat Ramp, Jacobs Well
Radio Monitoring Hours
24/7
Radio Channels Monitored
VHF: 16, 67, 82
27Mhz: 88, 91
Phone: (07) 5546 1100
MORETON BAY REGION
Please be aware during the weekday if you need to Log On contact VMR403 Redcliffe or VMR445 Marine Rescue Bribie Island as their radio rooms are open on weekdays and can assist you with journey coverage. At night you can contact VMR450 Marine Rescue Jacobs Well on VHF 82.
If no luck you can contact us we will happily assist you in monitoring your journey
VMR 447 Redland Bay
9A Messiner Street, Redland Bay
Radio Monitoring Hours
Weekends: 0600 - 1700 inc. Public Holidays
Radio Channels Monitored
VHF: 13, 16, 63, 67, 73, 81, 82
27Mhz: 88, 90
MF/HF: 4125
Phone: (07) 3206 7777
VMR 441 Marine Rescue Victoria Point
Radio Monitoring Hours
Weekends: 0600 - 1700 inc. Public Holidays
Radio Channels Monitored
VHF: 16, 67, 73, 82, 81
27Mhz: 88, 90
Phone: (07) 3207 8717
VMR 449 Marine Rescue North Stradbroke Island
Radio Monitoring Hours
Weekends: 0800 - 1600 inc. Public Holidays
Radio Channels Monitored
VHF: 12, 13, 16, 67, 80, 81, 82
27Mhz: 88, 90
Phone: (07) 3409 9338
VMR 401 Marine Rescue Brisbane
95 Allpass Parade, Shorncliffe
Radio Monitoring Hours
Weekends: 0600 - 1700 inc. Public Holidays
Radio Channels Monitored
VHF: 16, 20, 21, 67, 73, 81
27Mhz: 88, 90
Phone: (07) 3269 8888
0428 022 881 (after hours)
VMR 402 Manly
Radio Monitoring Hours
Weekends: 0600 - 1800 inc. Public Holidays
Radio Channels Monitored
VHF: 16, 21, 63, 67, 73, 81
27Mhz: 86, 88, 91
HF: 2182, 2524, 4125, 6215, 8291
Phone: (07) 3396 5911
Mobile: 0404 466 000
VMR 403 Redcliffe
Radio Monitoring Hours
Weekdays: 0600 - 1800
Weekends: 0400 - 2000
Radio Channels Monitored
VHF: 16, 20, 21, 63, 67, 73, 81
27Mhz: 88, 91
HF: 2182, 2524, 4125, 6215, 8291
Phone: (07) 3203 5522
VMR 445 Marine Rescue Bribie Island
Radio Monitoring Hours
7 Days 0600 - 1800
Radio Channels Monitored
VHF: 16, 21, 67, 73, 81
27Mhz: 86, 88, 90
Phone: (07) 3408 7596
(07) 3408 7596 (Emergency, after hours)
SUNSHINE COAST REGION
VMR 404 Coast Guard Caloundra
Radio Monitoring Hours
7 Days 0600 - 1700
Radio Channels Monitored
VHF: 16, 73
27Mhz: 86, 88, 91
Phone: (07) 5491 3533
Mobile: 0439 913 533
VMR 406 Coast Guard Mooloolaba
Radio Monitoring Hours
24/7
Radio Channels Monitored
VHF: 16, 21, 67, 73, 80
27Mhz: 88, 90
Phone: (07) 5444 3222
VMR 405 Coast Guard Noosa
Radio Monitoring Hours
24/7
Radio Channels Monitored
VHF: 16, 22, 80
Phone: (07) 5474 3695
VMR 417 Coast Guard Tin Can Bay
Radio Monitoring Hours
7 Days 0600 - 1800
Radio Channels Monitored
VHF: 16, 67, 80, 82
27mhz: 88 & 90
Phone: (07) 5486 4290
Mobile: 0419 798 651
VMR 421 Coast Guard Sandy Straits
Radio Monitoring Hours
07:00 - 18:00
Radio Channels Monitored
VHF: 16, 67, 80, 82
27mhz: 88 & 90
Phone: (07) 4129 8141
VMR 417 Marine Rescue Hervey Bay
Radio Monitoring Hours
7 Days 0600 - 1800
Radio Channels Monitored
VHF: 16, 67, 73, 22
27mhz: 88 & 91
Phone: 07 4128 9666
