Volunteers from Marine Rescue Ulladulla have safely returned two anglers to shore after their 7-metre boat suffered gearbox issues leaving them stranded 30 kilometres off Ulladulla on the NSW South Coast this afternoon (Saturday 11 Jan 2025).
Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Glenn Sullivan said the skipper of the Logged On vessel called radio operators at Marine Rescue Ulladulla to request assistance earlier this afternoon.
“A volunteer crew was immediately assembled and Marine Rescue NSW vessel Ulladulla 30 deployed for the mission,” he said.
“Ulladulla 30 reached the disabled vessel within an hour and checked on the welfare of the two persons on board before securing a towline for the long trip back to Ulladulla Harbour,” Inspector Sullivan said.
“The disabled vessel and its crew were safely returned to Ulladulla Harbour just after 6pm.
“The fact the skipper of this vessel was Logged On with Marine Rescue NSW ensured a swift response because our radio operators knew they were out there.
“Logging On with Marine Rescue NSW either via the free Marine Rescue NSW app or VHF channel 16 saves vital time in the event of an emergency,” Inspector Sullivan said.
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