To the Rescue
By Maritime Union of Australia
My wife and I were guests on the yacht Rasa sailing from Darwin
to the Kimberly Coast when it suffered a major steering failure
80 miles from the West Australian coast during adverse weather
conditions. The owner of the vessel put out a Pan-Pan call after
my wife began violently ill due to motion sickness. I was also
suffering from a severe imbalance problem.
The Mermaid Raider responded to the Pan-Pan call, and effected
the rescue of my wife and myself during heavy seas. The transfer
was carried out in a professional and seaman like manner by the
master and crew.
Upon arrival on the Raider the crew treated us both. My wife,
who is a practising nursing sister, has high praise for the treatment
and compassion shown.
During our stay on the Raider the Master and crew were at all
times helpful and mindful of our needs and a credit to their company
and the union.
We were transferred to the Geco Resolution 2 days prior to their
crew change. Again the master and crew were both professional
and kind. Thank you to both the management and crew of both companies
for their help and assistance in our time of need.
Pal & Val Emmerson
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