A private boat from Poittete police post assist to rescue drifted boat during the operation
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) rescued six people who drifted at sea between Kolobangara and Choiseul on 18 June 2023.
RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau in his weekly press conference says, “The boat travelled from North Choiseul with six people. From the six people on board there were two male persons from Malaita while others from Choiseul.”
Commissioner Mangau says, “They encountered a strong wind with high swell waves as a result, the left side of the 60HP Yamaha banana boat split. Luckily, they were at a place where network coverage reached so they called for recuse.”
“A police officer from Poitete police post and two employees from Kolobangara Forestry Plantation Limited on board a private boat with the help from Gizo police were notified and launched a rescue operation to rescue them to Gizo,” Commissioner Mangau said.
Mr Mangau said, “The search was successful through the guidance from the Office of Solomon Island Maritime Authority through Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre by providing search coordination.”
Police remind sea travellers, please plan your trip properly. Here are some safety points to remember before travelling:
Safety at sea starts with you. IF YOU ARE NOT TOO SURE, STAY ASHORE
A private boat from Poitete police assist to transfer people who drift to police stabbi first craft
Rescued boat ready to be towed to Gizo by police stabbi craft
RSIPF Press