Flotilla Location
Flotilla Contact Details
QF11 Yeppoon22 Anchor Drive
Yeppoon, Queensland 4703
Australia
Mobile: 0419794812
Postal Address
PO Box 494
Yeppoon
Queensland
4703
OPEning hours / Radio Monitoring Hours
Weekdays: 09:00 to 15:00 Tuesday to Thursday
Weekends: 06:00 to 18:00 Friday to Monday
frequencies monitored
27mhz: 88 & 86
VHF: 16, 21, 22, 67, 82
HF: 2182, 2524, 4125, 6215, 8291
call sign
Call Sign: VMR411
Call Sign Name: Coast Guard Yeppoon
flotilla information
Donations
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Coast Guard monitors the frequencies below from 0600 till 1800 hrs daily. VTS Gladstone provides an afterhours emergency watch on VHF Channels 16 and 67.
For all non-emergency requests for assistance contact Police link on 131 444.
Resources
- Gormans Removal Rescue 11.1m Kevla Cat with twin 300hp Suzuki Outboards.
- RV McDonalds 5.8m RIB – 140 hp Suzuki outboard.
- Toyota Land Cruiser 4×4.
- Marine Assist 10.5m RIB with twin 350HP Yamaha outboards.
Why should I contact Coast Guard?
- For your own safety; to check your radio is working
- To allow Coast Guard to keep a log of your boating activities in case of emergency
- To ask for weather reports and Notices to Mariners including Shoalwater Bay closures
- To ask for assistance in the unlikely – but possible – event of trouble.
Cape Capricorn to Island Head Creek 0600 – 1800 daily
- North of Emu Park – Call on VHF Ch 21
- South of Emu Park – Call on VHF Ch 22
- Fitzroy River — Call on VHF Ch 22
- 27 MHz radios are not recommended in Keppel Bay and Fitzroy River – numerous radio black spots
- After Hours Call on VHF Ch 16 for all Emergencies and requests for assistance, Call 000 Emergencies only
North of Island Head Creek 0630 – 2130 daily
- Call on VHF Ch 81 or Call on VHF Ch 83 (Percy Islands)
- After Hours Call on VHF Ch 16 for all Emergencies and requests for assistance, Call 000 Emergencies only
- WARNING: Mobile phone coverage north of Manifold Point is very limited
When do I call for assistance?
- A breakdown where you cannot get back to shore unaided.
- Medical assistance beyond your capability or knowledge
What is an emergency?
- A breakdown where time is critical – sinking, sunset, drifting to rocks or danger, major medical problem
What do I say?
For Assistance
- “PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN Coast Guard (3 times) this is Boat Name (3 times) I need assistance – over.”
For Emergency
- “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY this is Boat Name (3 times) at (position) (Nature of distress) (x POB (persons on board) – over.”
- A Mayday can be given on any channel but VHF Ch 16 has the widest coverage
- Mayday is reserved for life-threatening emergencies
Weather Forecasts broadcast daily:
- VHF Ch 21
- 0705, 1205, 1705
- VHF Ch 81(Thirsty Sound)
- 0633, 1645