QF9 Cairns
Flotilla Location
Flotilla Contact Details
Postal Address
PO Box 495
Cairns
Queensland
4870
OPEning hours / Radio Monitoring Hours
Weekdays: 0900-1700
Weekends: 0700-1800 inc. Public Holidays
frequencies monitored
VHF: 16, 67, 81
HF: 6215
call sign
Call Sign: VMR409
Call Sign Name: Coast Guard Cairns
Public Education
First Aid: Yes
CPR: Yes
Radio License: Yes
flotilla information
Donations
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Resources
- Primary Rescue Vessel: RV “Sir Bob” – 14m powered by twin Cummins 430BHP diesel engines; built by Frank Woodnutt in 1999; fibreglass on timber construction.
- In-shore Rescue Vessel: MV “Tom Farrugia” – 6m powered by twin Honda 60Hp 4-stroke engines; built by Cairns Custom Craft in 2006; plate aluminum construction.
- Towing / crew movement vehicle: Toyota Landcruiser Troop Carrier.