Volunteers from Marine Rescue Port Stephens have assisted with a medical mission today, Sunday 27 July.
Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Steve Raymond said the call for assistance came through just before 9am this morning.
“Volunteer Radio Operators at Marine Rescue Port Stephens received a call from the skipper of a sailing vessel shortly before 9am, advising a passenger on board was severely unwell.
“Rescue vessel Port Stephens 31 was tasked to respond.
“Port Stephens 31 commenced the journey to the distressed vessel, located approximately 17 nautical miles (31 km) east of Broughton Island.
“Marine Rescue NSW crews arrived on scene by 10.30am and transferred the ill passenger and their companion on board Port Stephens 31.
“Port Stephens 31 then commenced the return journey, and transported the two people to Nelson Bay, where they were handed over to NSW Ambulance paramedics,” Inspector Raymond said.
Marine Rescue NSW is a volunteer based not-for-profit professional organisation dedicated to keeping boaters safe on the water and supporting local communities.
