The Far North Coast provides Jet Rescue Boat services, that originate from Ballina. The boat performs approximately 350 hours of patrol per year per. The Far North Coast Jetboat is on a 24 hour call out service and provide in-water supervision on weekends and school / public holidays throughout the year.

The development of the aluminium craft powered by turbo charged diesel engines has meant a significant advancement in white water rescue capabilities for the Far North Coast aquatic safety in a period of rapid local and tourism population expansion on our coastline.

Prior to the 1990s Jet Rescue Boats were predominately made of fibre glass and were approximately 17 foot in length and housed a six cylinder jet propelled motor. Today, the development of aluminum hulls and the power of turbo charged Volvo Penta diesel engines has enabled a significant advancement in white water rescue capabilities. Although the boats weigh approximately 2 tonne, their design allows them to operate in all types of conditions including shallow water and a high surf environment.

Having an overall length of 6.4 metres, the craft offers greater speed and maneuverability. Better economy obtained from the diesel engine gives the craft a search and rescue duration of up to ten hours. Operational areas include high seas, shallow waters and river mouths where a jet system is unmatched. The absence of underwater appendages inherent with water jets allows the boat to operate close to shore and in shallow waters. The craft is capable of transporting nine people and has the ability to perform long distance surveillance and rescue patrol work in the white water aquatic environment.