Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Rtm-Twarra

On September 18, 2020, a dramatic rescue unfolded near North West Island, close to Gladstone, Queensland, where the bulk carrier 'RTM Tarra' came to the aid of eight individuals, including four children, after their 8-meter catamaran sank due to water ingress. The incident prompted a swift response from Queensland water police, a helicopter team, and a rescue jet, all mobilized following the activation of an Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) before 10:00 a.m. The search and rescue operation was meticulously coordinated from both Rockhampton and Canberra. A helicopter from Capricorn and local water police from Gladstone were dispatched promptly. The crew of the 'RTM Tarra' successfully rescued the castaways from the water, and they received medical clearance from the helicopter crew before being safely transported back to Yeppoon Rosslyn Bay. For more details and photos of this remarkable rescue, visit the full report at https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-18/catamaran-sinks-off-gladstone-eight-rescued-four-children/12677712.