from page 3 5000 number , so if you have any friends and family out there who own a vessel , whether it be motor , sail , or a jetski , and they are not members of VMR Southport , please encourage them to join for their own safety . With all else that is going on in the VMR environment , the Queensland Governments Blue Water Review into Marine Rescue services in Queensland is ongoing , however we are quite overdue for an update on progress from the Implementation Team , so there isn ’ t a great deal I can convey , except to say VMR Southport looks forward to hearing what progress is being made , and still we are happy to participate . I wouldn ’ t envisage much changing in the way VMR Southport operates moving forward .
It is somewhat concerning that we are seeing a decline in the number of vessels logging their journeys with the Gold Coast Seaway Tower . This facility provides an exceptional service , and over its existence its operation has saved countless lives . Whether you are going offshore , only to the Bait Reefs , or if you are leaving Gold Coast waters for interstate , and not returning , you should notify the Seaway Tower , so that your trip , and safe return to port can be monitored . Logging on and off is a free service , and the Radio Operator volunteers manning the Seaway Tower are happy to take your journey details , provide weather and boating safety information , and to just make sure you are safe . Please remember to call the Seaway Tower on VHF marine radio Channel 73 , or on Ph . 5591 2900 next time you go offshore .
Thank you once again for your support , and remember VMR Southport is available 24 / 7 for marine assistance .
Please stay safe on the water .
Some Flooding Casualties
Glenn Norris
President 2021 - 2022
TOP : A 42ft yacht that was swept into the Gold Coast Seaway at the height of the floodwaters - rescued by VMR Southport ’ s Blue Crew
CENTRE : A small runabout that rolled over at its pontoon during the flooding - VMR were unable to assist
BOTTOM : Too much water for another small runabout that VMR were called to assist
4 Volunteer Marine Rescue SOUTHPORT