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Coast Guard crews and the owner of a stranded cruiser have been forced to abandon attempts to tow a vessel back to shore.
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Coast Guard crews and the owner of a stranded cruiser have been forced to abandon attempts to tow a vessel back to shore.
Coast Guard crews fed up with being sidelined by red tape are desperate to join the war on wrecks, in a bid to rid waterways of dangerous derelict vessels. Exasperated Coast Guard volunteers vented their frustration earlier this week at regulations hindering the organisation from assisting with derelict vessels. Mooloolaba Coast Guard deputy commander Rod Ashlin said crews had copped abuse because they were unable to touch any vessel without owner’s permission. Gusty conditions often caused derelict vessels to break their moorings, floating into other boats or personal property. Recent wil...