Rescue crews respond to boat in distress off Carnarvon on WA coast
hope this all goes well and these guys are ok
hezzy
Rescue crews respond to boat in distress off Carnarvon on WA coast
A commercial fishing boat has broadcast a distress call off Cape Cuvier, 100 kilometres north of Carnarvon on the Western Australian coast.
The 12.9-metre vessel Joan Jay is believed to have anchored 12 nautical miles north of Cape Cuvier after experiencing electrical problems and taking on water.
There are three men on board.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is coordinating with WA Water Police to assist the stricken vessel.
Water Police said the skipper activated the onboard EPIRB about 8:10am to alert authorities.
A Dornier aircraft is en route to assist, along with a Port Authority vessel and three commercial boats.
The aircraft is expected to reach the boat early this afternoon.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-03/epirb-let-off-north-of-carnarvon-on-wa-coast/6667926
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The sister vessel to the one in trouble is towing it in to Cape Cuvier to do a better repair job on the leak. The line boat owned by West tug / Rio Tinto is alongside to render more assistance if needed. Once its patched up it will continue back to Carnarvon on one engine.
All crew are safe and well which is the main thing.
Again , many thanks to Rio, Woody, Ben and Mitchy for their assistance.