This Marine Rescue unit is housed within a moderate sized two-storey wheat-coloured Colorbond shed, with a lot of solar panels on the low angled roof.
A set of stairs lead up to the radio room that faces the Camden Haven River.
There is a small jetty immediately in front of the shed, with a boat ramp to launch the boats. On the 'road side' of the shed there is small parking area, with a single roller door for access to the lower training area.
From the Marine Rescue NSW website: (
visit link) June 06, 2014
"Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams, Member for Lyne David Gillespie and Port Macquarie Hastings Mayor Cr Peter Besseling will attend the commissioning of Camden Haven 30, a $400,000 10m Naiad RHIB, built by Yamba Welding and Engineering, at 11am on Saturday at Laurieton United Services Club."
"Commissioner Tannos said the new boats, able to travel up to 30 nautical miles offshore, were a valuable addition to marine search and rescue resources in the popular boating region of the Mid North Coast."
"During Saturday’s ceremony, Camden Haven 30 will be christened Spirit of Camden Haven II by two of the unit’s foundation members, Tom and Lilian Johnson.
"Camden Haven Unit Commander Ken Clancy said CH 30 was a great asset for the unit and for boaters in trouble on local waters.
"“The vessel handles and responds beautifully. It has improved our emergency response as it is faster and carries more sophisticated electronic equipment on board than our previous vessel.
"“It ensures our volunteers can work efficiently, safely and swiftly to help boaters in trouble on the water.'"
Another article in the Marine Rescue NSW website of June 12, 2014: (
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"CONDITIONS were calm and happy as Camden Haven Marine Rescue's new vessel, Spirit of the Camden Haven II, was officially commissioned, blessed and named.
"Marine Rescue NSW has invested $400,000 in the safety of boaters on the Mid North Coast, officially commissioning a new rapid response offshore rescue vessel last weekend in the Camden Haven."
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Address: Corner of Tunis and Short Streets, Laurieton, NSW, 2443
Phone: (02) 6559 7356
Visited: Thursday, 31/12/2015