VMR Brisbane currently operates three purpose-built rescue vessels.
Sands Rescue
Sands Rescue is our primary rescue vessel, and started work with VMRB in 2022. It is capable of offshore rescues, as well as some limited inshore creek work.
Statistics
Make:
Model:
Length:
Draft:
Engines:
Fuel Capacity:
Equipment
EPIRB
Radar
Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR)
Raymarine Electronics Package
Electronic Charts
Depth Finder
Marine AIS
3x UHF Marine Radios
1x 27Mhz Radio
All required safety and emergency equipment
Sandgate 2
Statistics
Make: Swift
Model: RHIB
Length: 5.9 meters
Beam:
Draft: 0.4 meters
Engines: 1x 150hp Mercury Outboard
Equipment
EPIRB
Raymarine Electronics Package
Electronic Charts
Depth Finder
Marine AIS
1x UHF Marine Radios
1x 27Mhz Radio
All required safety and emergency equipment
Sandgate 3
Statistics
Make: Stabicraft
Model:
Length: 4.59 meters
Engines: 1x60hp Yamaha Outboard