Australian volunteer search and rescue (SAR) organisation Marine Rescue NSW has completed conducting sea trials of two recently acquired rigid inflatable boats (RIBs). Brunswick 30 and Trial Bay 30 belong to the same series of RIBs built by Yamba Welding and Engineering (YWE). Design work on the...
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VESSEL REVIEW | Burra & Girawaa – Australian port operator’s newest fireboats to serve Sydney Harbour and nearby areas
The Port Authority of New South Wales in Australia recently took delivery of two new firefighting vessels in a series built by local company the Birdon Group. Named Burra (“Eel”) and Girawaa (“Stingray”) as a homage to the state’s Aboriginal heritage, the aluminium monohull vessels are designed to respond to major on-water incidents, including firefighting […]
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VESSEL REVIEW | Alpine Lakes 20 – Compact, all-weather rescue boat to serve Australia’s Alpine Lakes Region
The Alpine Lakes unit of Australian volunteer search and rescue (SAR) organisation Marine Rescue NSW has taken delivery of a new aluminium rescue boat built by local company Gray’s Marine and Welding to a design by CNC Design. Alpine Lakes 20 was completed as a compact rescue boat with a high...
Emergency Service Vessel News Roundup | February 16 – Norwegian ambulance catamarans, Saudi fireboat orders and more
Deliveries include a rescue boat for an Australian volunteer organisation, a firefighting launch for a government operator in the US state of Virginia, and two ambulance boats for a Norwegian shipping company. A Russian rescue and patrol vessel is unveiled for the first time. Finally, a Saudi customer places orders for new fireboats to be […]
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VESSEL REVIEW | MR20, MR21 & MR22 – Flood response boats for Australian volunteer rescue service
Australian volunteer rescue organisation Marine Rescue NSW has taken delivery of three new custom-designed, multi-purpose vessels (MPVs) that can be deployed quickly across New South Wales in the event of an emergency. Built by local company Yamba Welding and Engineering, the 6.1-metre-long, centre console vessels form part of Marine Rescue NSW’s response to recommendations from […]
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Emergency Service Vessel News Roundup | October 31 – Chinese sea rescue ship, Australian flood response craft and more
Deliveries include a large rescue ship to a Chinese government agency and three flood response workboats to an Australian volunteer organisation. A future US Coast Guard cutter is launched into the water for the first time. Finally, a Maryland fire department places orders for new vessels. Large rescue ship delivered to Chinese transport ministry China […]
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VESSEL REVIEW | Woolgoolga 30 – Australian rescue RIB to serve northern New South Wales
The Whiskey Project Group, the partnership formed by Australian boatbuilder Yamba Welding and Engineering (YWE) and New Zealand-based naval architecture firm Naiad Design, has handed over a new rigid inflatable boat (RIB) to Australian volunteer marine search and rescue (SAR) organisation Marine...
Australian Transport Safety Bureau cites misunderstanding, poor communication behind fatal pilot transfer mishap
Managers of the two vessels involved in a fatal crew transfer accident off Brisbane, Australia, had not ensured personnel had a common and complete understanding of how the transfer would be conducted, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation has concluded. On August 9, 2021, crew were being transferred to and from the bulk carrier […]
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VESSEL REVIEW | Tuggerah Lakes 21 & Batemans Bay 21 – Australian volunteer rescue group expands RIB fleet
Australian volunteer maritime search and rescue (SAR) organisation Marine Rescue New South Wales recently took delivery of two new rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) in a seri ..
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VESSEL REVIEW | Port Stephens 30 – New 10-metre boat joins Australian rescue charity
Australian search and rescue (SAR) charity Marine Rescue New South Wales recently took delivery of a new rigid inflatable boat (RIB) from The Whiskey Project Group, the p ..
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