A multi-agency search is underway off the NSW coast, near Yamba, for a boat believed to be carrying two men.
Police have been told about 8am yesterday (Saturday 27 September 2025), Mangrove Jack - an 8.4m white catamaran - left Yamba Harbour, near Yamba Road, Yamba, and was scheduled to arrive at Southport, Queensland, at around 5pm.
When the vessel did not arrive at its destination as scheduled, emergency services were contacted about 8.20pm and a search commenced.
Officers attached to Marine Area Command, with the assistance from Tweed-Byron Police District, Police Rescue, PolAir, Marine Rescue NSW, Queensland Police Service, Marine Rescue QLD, Surf Lifesavings NSW, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, and Australian Maritime Safety Authority, are involved in the search.
The search continues.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
