Dramatic
rescue bid
Personnel from HMAS Melbourne took part in a dramatic rescue operation
on October 4 near Port Hedland when a lifeboat onboard the Chinese
iron ore carrier MV Lowlands Grace plunged into the water with
four sailors onboard.
A call from the Port Hedland Port Authority alerted HMAS Melbourne
to the accident as she was exiting the port and the crew went
into action.
The starboard RHIB was launched and sped directly to the ill-fated
seafarers with a medic and swimmers embarked as the ship closed
up to flying stations.
Despite the courageous and decisive action of the RHIB crew, one
unconscious member of the Lowlands Grace crew could not be revived.
New online service
As
a part of the Sea Change initiative, a new website called Navy
People Online has been established to enable permanent and reserve
members to communicate with their families and friends, and to
provide a centralised access point for people- related information.
It also has a subscription facility that can provide you with
a personal e-mail about important announcements. Subscription
is free and if you choose to subscribe, no personal details are
recorded.
Information will not be provided to any other organisation and,
should you decide that you no longer want the capability, un-subscribing
is easy.
The website will provide links to information about employment
conditions, family support, health and well being, and other issues
of concern or interest to Navy people.
Any further queries can be directed to LEUT Natalie Boulton, tel
(02) 6265 5152,
natalie.boulton@defence.gov.au
or PO Rose Murray, tel (02) 6265 2028 or rosemary.murray@defence.gov.au.
The URL is http://www.navy.gov.au/npo/default.htm.
Sub correction
The
front page of the October 21 edition of Navy News incorrectly
placed a story about the return of HMAS Rankin beside a photo
featuring sailors from HMAS Sheean. This was a sub-editor’s error.
And in our October 7 edition, we stated that HMAS Dechaineux took
part in Exercise Bersama Lima when it was Sheean.
