Two anglers whose vessel suffered engine failure off the Moruya River mouth today have been safely returned to shore after a rapid response by Marine Rescue NSW volunteers from Batemans Bay and Tuross Moruya.
Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Glenn Sullivan said the skipper of a disabled 4.75 metre cabin runabout called Marine Rescue Batemans Bay for assistance just before 12:30pm.
“With the stranded anglers located two nautical miles (3.7km) off the mouth of the Moruya River a volunteer crew from Marine Rescue Tuross Moruya was assembled.
“Marine Rescue NSW vessel Tuross Moruya 21 was deployed and within 15 minutes of our crew hitting the water, they located and secured the disabled vessel.
“The boat was towed to Preddys Wharf where the men were safely returned to shore,” he said.
Inspector Sullivan said the synergy between radio operators at Marine Rescue Batemans Bay and vessel crew from the Tuross Moruya unit facilitated an efficient response.
“Our volunteers are highly skilled both on and off the water with Marine Rescue Batemans Bay radio operators again showing they play a vital role as the link between the land and those on the sea.
“The TU 21 crew did an excellent job on water, completing a successful mission.
“We remind all boaters to check their engine and battery regularly ensure they have correct safety equipment on board, monitor the weather and to always Log On and Off with Marine Rescue NSW either via the free Marine Rescue app or VHF channel 16.
Marine Rescue NSW is a volunteer based not-for-profit professional organisation dedicated to keeping boaters safe on the water and supporting local communities.
