Marine rescue teams review
THE Parliament of Victoria is conducting a Marine Service Review.
The Economic Development, Infrastructure, and Outer Suburban/Interface Services Committee called for an inquiry into the operation of rescue services across the state.
The committee will consider whether the range and manner of the service fits its purpose, consider improvements, outline areas of responsibility, investigate legislation that enables search and rescue activities, and review communications processes and training needs.
The Port Welshpool Coast Guard recently handed in their submission. The review will affect the coast guard.
The Waratah Marine Service has not been formally advised in regards to the review.
The team is currently in the stages of having their boats surveyed for use. Following this, they will gain an idea of where they fit and will continue operation from there.
Surveying these boats will inform them of how to proceed and will lighten restrictions on who can drive the boats, increasing their capabilities and creating a firm marine service for Waratah Bay and Sandy Point.
Ready and able: chief skipper Chris Hargreaves and crew member Blake Fisher have seen their share of search and rescues around Waratah Bay and Sandy Point.
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