The State funded Vessel Replacement Program is set to provide a new vessel to our Noosa Coast Guard QF5. This comes at the same time as the transition to a single integrated state-wide organisation, Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ), following Sandy’s efforts since 2018 for a fairer model for our bluewater frontliners, mentioned in our May 2024 Noosa 360 update.
The boat, MRQ is funding, is a $1.13 million Naiad rigid inflatable replacing the ten-metre vessel which is twenty-two years old. It is starting build now & should be finished in December 2024. It is powered by twin diesel engine and has twin jets which are needed for the shallow Noosa Bar.
Further information
To contact the relevant Queensland Minister, email the Minister for Fire and Disaster Recovery via fdrc@ministerial.qld.gov.au. Please cc our office via noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au and forward us any response you receive.
For our previous Noosa 360 updates on this, please head to www.sandybolton.com/?s=Marine+Rescue+Queensland
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