Marine Rescue Newcastle’s new $535,000 vessel arrived in the Steel City this morning and it wasn’t long before it was out on its new home waters.
Newcastle 30, a 10m Naiad, was built by Yamba Welding & Engineering on the Northern Rivers. After being trucked down the Pacific Highway, it was eased into the water at the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club, where its retiring predecessor is berthed.
The vessel performed strongly in its sea trials on the Clarence River and offshore and we are confident it will prove a powerful and reliable new rescue asset on our local waterways: the Hunter River, Newcastle Harbour and offshore.
After being trucked down the Pacific Highway, the vessel was gently lowered into the water at the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club, where its predecessor, the retiring NC 30, is berthed.
Unit Commander Ron Calman, Bill Johnston and Rick Nevile soon had the new vessel out for its first spin, accompanied by MRNSW Fleet Manager Kelvin Parkin and Hunter/Central Coast Regional Operations Manager Steve Raymond.
Mr Raymond rated the Unit Commander the happiest man in all of NSW as he took the helm.
Crew members are undergoing their induction and familiarisation before the vessel enters service.
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