On the 7th February 2025 at approximately 9:50PM, Smithton Police were tasked with a report of a vessel in danger.
It was reported that there was an aluminium dinghy approximately 10 feet in length which had found itself in difficulty approximately 2-3 kilometres North of the Western Inlet near Stanley. The vessel had departed from Anthony Beach in the Circular Head area.
The vessel and two males aboard found themselves in difficulty after escalating winds found the vessel and occupants unable to power its way back to shore.
A local fishing vessel deployed from Stanley and went to the aid of the vessel and its two occupants. A swift recovery and rescue of the vessel was undertaken with both males returned safely to the Stanley Wharf. Neither of the males required any medical intervention.
This comes as a timely reminder for any members of the public who undertake boating activities to check that the vessel and occupants have all the required safety equipment for safe boating.
For further information regarding safe boating visit the Marine and Safety Tasmania website at mast.tas.gov.au for current minimum safety requirements for boaters.
