Marine Rescue NSW has welcomed a brand-new rescue vessel into service at Wooli, following a significant funding boost from the NSW Government.

The new vessel Wooli 30, is worth almost 780 thousand dollars and is equipped with advanced marine search and navigation technology to help volunteers respond to emergencies on the water.

I spoke with Marine Rescue Wooli Unit Commander Richard Taffs, who has volunteered with the unit for almost 25 years, to find out how the new vessel will improve their search and rescue capabilities and what it means for the volunteers keeping our local waters safe.

Reporter: Emma Setterfield-Smith