A NEW smartphone app to be released by Marine Rescue NSW on Saturday, March 7 will help boaters stay even safer on the State's waterways.
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The free MarineRescue app, developed specifically for NSW waters and conditions, is suitable for both Apple and Android mobile devices.
MRNSW Commissioner Stacey Tannos said the app was a great advance for boating safety, providing boaters with a range of valuable safety tools and information that could help save lives in an emergency.
"The MarineRescue app connects boaters quickly and simply with our network of more than 3,000 trained search and rescue experts," he said.
"MRNSW operates the State's only log on service, which gives boaters the peace of mind of knowing someone responsible knows they're out on the water, where they're headed and when they're planning to return so a search can be swiftly mounted if they're overdue."
Commissioner Tannos stressed that the app did not replace EPIRBs or marine radios and boaters should still ensure they carried all required equipment to immediately summon help in an emergency.
The app can be downloaded for free from the App Store for iOS devices and Google Play for Android devices.
