MRQ Whitsunday Carries Out Calm Rescue On A Beautiful Sunday Afternoon

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On a beautiful Sunday afternoon reports came in that a hire boat 2nm north of Deloraine Island had suffered a mechanical problem. Although the engine was going, the propeller was not. This spurred MRQ Whitsunday to action.

With pre-tasks completed, the team motored off towards Hook Passage, soaking in the scenery as ventured out into the sea.  

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“We had vessel coordinates from a telephone, so we needed to convert them from the Degree Decimal format favoured by the telco giants to our more usual Degrees and Minutes,” shared MRQ Whitsunday.  

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After emerging from Hook Passage, WS11 was directed to where the vessel was believed to be.  

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“Lo and behold, there was a whit vessel on the horizon. This was going to be easy!”  

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The team continued motoring and spotted the target 4nm away – “just where they said they would be.” The team approached the boat cautiously as there were beams on the waves.  

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“I was about to request the crew to get ready with fenders and lines when, looking over the side, they were already set up. Great work team!”  

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The crew set the towing hook and returned to Coral Sea Marina at a gentle 17 knots. The vessel was taken close to their berth.

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“Thanks again to the crew for making it easy.”

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The team were able to handle the situation with efficiency and professionalism that allowed them to enjoy the blissful afternoon weather as they conducted their task.  

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Crew: Ray L, Nat R, Bob W

Skipper: Bill H

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