Marine Rescue volunteers called to tow disabled charter vessel into Port Stephens

[mrsswordfisherman]

Marine Rescue volunteers called to tow disabled charter vessel into Port Stephens

Twelve people on board a charter fishing boat near Broughton Island at Port Stephens had an early end to an expected day out fishing when mechanical problems stopped the 10m vessel.

Tony O’Donnell, Deputy Unit Commander Marine Rescue Port Stephens said, “Our radio operators received a call for help from the vessel this morning and a volunteer crew set out at 9:30am to its position on the other side of Broughton Island. Fortunately the weather has been splendid today, with calm seas and low winds although there is a strong window warning for later on.”

The disabled vessel had set its anchor and was in no immediate danger.

It has now been taken under tow by rescue vessel Port Stephens 40 ‘Danial Thain’ and is returning to the safety of port.

Marine Rescue NSW reminds all boaters to know the radio details of their local Marine Rescue base so no delays are experienced in calling for help in any emergency and recommends including phone contacts in their mobile phones.

[bessell1955]

How good are Marine Rescue NSW

[Scratchie]

Looks like 21 and airforce reef to me!

They do a fantastic job up here!

[cameldownunder]

We'll be up there just after easter ("only" 6 days). We visit the Souvenir shop at the lighthouse, and next to lucky dips for the kids, we buy also some of their raffle tickets. I think it's worth supporting them.

[dunc333]

$7.50 from your boat rego and $7.50 from your boat licence goes to marine rescue every year which I think is great and the guys and girls from M.R do a fab job and give there time for free. I hope the yachtys contribute as well.