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Marine Rescue Port Douglas
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25.01.2022 Tow in from Morning Reef 20 October 2020 A long run out and back to pick up a member with fuel problems Support MRPD at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/ if you are boat owner or make a donation at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au//join-supporte/
25.01.2022 Skipper Juergen becomes an Aussie on Australia Day On Australia Day 2020 we attended the Port Douglas Community Centre to support Skipper Juergen on his naturalisation Juergen made a very touching speech - something along the lines of "I have lived in Australia for 25 years and my colleagues at Marine Rescue finally told me that if I didnt become an Aussie they would kick me out!"... Some doubt the veracity of this claim - but a good time was had by all.. After the ceremony Marilyn presented Juergen with some genuine Aussie gifts to commemorate the occasion Well done Aussie Juergen. Pics are 1. Juergen receiving his certificate from Douglas Shire Mayor Julia Leu and 2. Juergen after the ceremony with Marilyn and his colleagues from MRPD Become a member at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/
24.01.2022 Hobie tow in 9 September 2020 A hobie cat had drifted up from Ellis Beach overnight and was an obstruction just off Island Point. The owners came on board and the cat was safely returned to Port Douglas... Support MRPD at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/ if you are boat owner or make a donation at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au//join-supporte/
24.01.2022 At around 1000 we received a call from Cairns Coast Guard about a 38 ft vessel broken down at Mackay Reef - about 50km from Port Douglas It took about 30 minutes to assemble a crew as many people were committed and quite a few injured! But after 30 minutes Colin, Shaun and Fred were ready to go and heading out of Dickson Inlet.... This is quite a long tow for us - about 50 km. Its quick to get there in the RV Port Douglas - but with a boat this size in tow we can only do about 15 kmph on the return journey. With the rain bucketing down the team returned home at around 1600 and secured the tow at the Port Douglas Yacht Club. Well done Col, Shaun and Fred! Support Marine Rescue Port Douglas by becoming a member at the link below https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/
23.01.2022 Aero Rescue Training 25 October 2020 In ideal conditions we set a target 4 miles due south of Low Isles. The jet dropped with great accuracy and we retrieved the drops for them to collect at our Base in the early afernoon.... Our new pully system was instrumental in bringing the drop items onto the RV Port Douglas Support MRPD at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/ if you are boat owner or make a donation at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au//join-supporte/
23.01.2022 Call out toward Low 19 August 2020 Powerboat with 6 POB broken down on a magnificent day in paradise. The owner is member of MRPD - so no charge!... Support MRPD at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/ if you are boat owner or make a donation at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au//join-supporte/
22.01.2022 Callout near Opal Reef 1 Nov 2020 A callout during SAR training at the Base saw our duty crew on the water at around 1030 for a 80 mile run to Opal and back Conditons were ideal and we completed the job in about 5 hours... Support MRPD at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/ if you are boat owner or make a donation at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au//join-supporte/
21.01.2022 Mossman High students firefighting training 13 March 2020 At 0830 we assembled at the Port Douglas Fire Station to be trained by Mark and Wayne All aspects of fire fighting were covered with all students having first hand training on the hose, fire blanket and extinguishers... Out thanks to QFES for making this training available Become a member of Marine Rescue Port Douglas at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/
20.01.2022 A callout around 0800 saw Juergen, Terry and Floyd headed off around 0830 and return around 1100 with a happy customer in tow. It was a great opportunitity for Mossman High trainee skipper Floyd to get some more experience and he did most of the driving under Juergen's tuition. Well done all!... Become a member at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/
20.01.2022 Callout toward Snapper 0800 18 April 2020 We received a call around 0800 of a 4.3m fishing tinny broken down out of Cooya heading to Low. A team was assembled and we were on our way at 0830. It was a magnicent boating day in paradise! ... The car park at the boat ramp was full of trailers as locals enjoyed the break from lockdown The seas were calm and the trip out and back was brisk - 60kph out and 40kph back - the whole exercise took about an hour to return the vessel to the Dickson Inlet boat ramp. Support MRPD at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/ if you are boat owner or make a donation at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au//join-supporte/
19.01.2022 NOTE these are Mossman State High School students so social distancing does not apply. An enjoyable and informative exercise on the last day of term at Mossman pool Our thanks to Douglas Shire Council and the team at Mossman Pool!... Support MRPD at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/ if you are boat owner or make a donation at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au//join-supporte/
17.01.2022 Callout to Batt 30 July 2020 Our afternoon Mossman High training was interrupted by a break down on the NW corner of Batt. Skipper trainees Kirah and Ashton joined Steve and Ross as we headed out at 1400. We were showing Bec - a skipper/trainer from VMR Exmouth WA - around so she joined us too!... Support MRPD at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/ if you are boat owner or make a donation at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au//join-supporte/
16.01.2022 Callout near Satellite 1100 19 April 2020 At around 1100 we had a call from a vessel broken down between Low and Satellite Reefs. A team of 3 (Col, Shaun and Tom) was assembled and headed out on a magnificent day in paradise. The vessel was located and towed in at a brisk pace.... The owner signed up as a member on return and made a donation. He will be covered for free in the event of any further difficulties. Support MRPD at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/ if you are boat owner or make a donation at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au//join-supporte/
14.01.2022 Callout towards Low 1130 Sunday 5 July 2020 A short run in heavy seas to assist a Port Douglas Yacht Club member broken down halfway to Low. The member received a free tow because of the PDYC subscription to MRPD... Support MRPD at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/ if you are boat owner or make a donation at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au//join-supporte/
11.01.2022 MRPD in the news.. https://www.newsport.com.au//marine-rescues-mossman-high-/ Join Marine Rescue Port Douglas at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/
09.01.2022 https://www.newsport.com.au//pharmacy-supports-marine-res/ Thanks to LiveLife from all at Marine Rescue Port Douglas!
08.01.2022 We were out on a training exercise with some of our Mossman State High School (MSHS) students and got to see a spectacular front rolling over Port Douglas with lightning and thunder. One of our students took some snaps from the front of the boat when we were heading back into Port. Our expanded MSHS program is in its 5th week - with 14 enthusiastic members undertaking a Coxswain training program every Friday throughout this year Join Marine Rescue Port Douglas at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/
07.01.2022 Callout 1000 14 June 2020 A callout to the far side of Tongue took a while to locate as the owner had trouble giving us accurate coordinates.. some suggestions were past the outer reef! Anyway with the assistance of Cairns Coast Guard radio room, we eventually located them and brought them safely home.... With a bit of whale watching enroute (look closely at the centre of the video) Thanks to all for another great effort.. Support MRPD at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/ if you are boat owner or make a donation at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au//join-supporte/
07.01.2022 At 1430 The RV Port Douglas was in the yard finalising an engine service and some repairs to the front tubes when we got a call of a Mayday from Cairns Coast Guard (VMR409) for a 46ft yacht with engine failure just off Island Point and drifting towards the rocks. Fortunately the owner manage to secure the vessel with an anchor and so the call reverted to an assist. We were just about done with the repairs - and so we relaunched and went to assist.... MRPD member Col climbed aboard the vessel to help the owner secure the tow and raise the anchor. What a guy! We towed them into the Crystalbrook Marina and they set about fixing their fuel problem. The owner was a member of the Port Douglas Yacht Club and so there was no charge for the assistance. As you can see - this was a bit slower tow that some of our recent planing hull efforts! Become a member at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/
06.01.2022 Sea Scoopa demo 13 Sep 2020 A great device to assist with retrieval of people from the water. Thanks to Ferno for the demo - http://www.ferno.com.au//water-resc/rescue-boat-sea-scoopa Support MRPD at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/ if you are boat owner or make a donation at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au//join-supporte/
04.01.2022 Callout toward Snapper 25 Sep 2020 We responded to a call from Cairns Coast Guard. The crew was assemble and on the water in 20 minutes and it was all done in about 45 minutes in ideal conditions. Well done!... Support MRPD at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/ if you are boat owner or make a donation at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au//join-supporte/
03.01.2022 Base upgrades May June 2020 With the quieter times we have taken the opportunity to do some upgrades to our Wharf St Base.. 1. The ground floor interior has been repainted - thanks to the support of Mossman Hardware and Taubmans paints... 2. A cyclone proof shed has been added to the western wall - providing a great home for the newly renovated Mossie 3. New security fencing has been added on the front south and rear north corners 4. And a "new" fridge with filtered chilled water has been installed - thanks to the Sheraton and Tom Support MRPD at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/ if you are boat owner or make a donation at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au//join-supporte/
03.01.2022 https://www.newsport.com.au//police-search-for-missing-bo/ MRPD supported the Police and SES with this search with 3 boats and 10 volunteers on the water Updates below -... https://www.newsport.com.au//grave-fears-for-missing-port/ https://www.newsport.com.au//police-divers-find-no-signs-/
02.01.2022 At 0830 we assembled at the Port Douglas Fire Station to be trained by Mark and Wayne All aspects of fire fighting were covered with all students having first hand training on the hose, fire blanket and extinguishers Out thanks to QFES for making this training available... After fire fighting we moved to near the sewerage works for training with flares - a colorful event. Become a member of Marine Rescue Port Douglas at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/
02.01.2022 First tow in skippering for Mossman High student Floyd During a training session on Thu 16 Jan 2020 a phone call was received from the Cairns Water Police asking us to attend to a broken down vessel near Oyster Reef and tow it into Yorkeys Knob. Steve, Col and Floyd left at 1100, completed the task and had the RV Port Douglas refueled and moored by 1530. ... The weather was kind with a light nor-easterly. It was a milestone for Floyd, being the first time he participated in a rescue as a fully fledged Competent Crew and he skippered the tow home as can be seen in the video. Become a MRPD member at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/
02.01.2022 Batt call out 1630 Friday 27 March 2020 At 1600 we received a call from the Cairns Water Police about an 8m vessel broken down southwest of Batt Reef. A quick ring around saw 3 GHD originals (Terry, Shaun and Ross) heading into a 2m chop at around 1630.... The ride out was directly into the chop and quite bumpy. The vessel took a while to locate as it had dragged its anchor and drifted a couple of miles before we got there. The trip back to Port with the vessel in tow was more comfortable as we were rolling with the weather. All done by 1930 Support MRPD at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/ if you are boat owner or make a donation at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au//join-supporte/
01.01.2022 The mighty Mossie returns to service! The RV Mossman was commissioned 20 years ago and operated for many years as Marine Rescue Port Douglas (MRPD) primary vessel. It has been refurbished and is returning to service. The refurb was undertaken by BME NQ PL in Cairns https://bmenq.com.au/ and the signage was generously donated by Mickey Ink Marine https://www.facebook.com/MickeyInkMarine... MRPD President Ross Wood said, The RV Mossman is our second vessel and complements the larger RV Port Douglas. It provides great flexibility in Dickson Inlet and will be a valuable addition to our Mossman State High School Coxswain training program. "MRPD now has two fully functional rescue vessels and a strong team of volunteers ready to support the community in these difficult times", he added. Volunteer Marine Rescue has been designated a Essential Service by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services The video shows volunteers taking the refurbished Mossie for a sea trial on March 25 2020. Support MRPD at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au/1/join-mariners/ if you are boat owner or make a donation at https://www.marinerescueportdouglas.com.au//join-supporte/
