29 Apr/0512hrs LT: Commenced training exercise.
Parties involved
- M.V. Kota Lambang
- 2 x ADF Skiffs / Speed boats with 10-12 personnels per boat.
- 1 x support boat “Coral Snake”
2 skiffs approached from port bow and followed vsl from right astern. Support boat approached from stbd bow & stby at stbd qtr.
2 skiffs switched-off all their lights and approached at hight speed from vsl’s port & stbd side, simulating hooking a ladder for boarding using a pole.
Clearing the vsl and approaching at high speed to hook a ladder was carried-out multiple times until completion of training exercise.
Pole hoisted-up with ladder connected and ready to hook on shipside.
ADF skiff alongside own vsl.
ADF skiff alongside own vsl.
29Apr/0558hrs LT: training exercise was completed before vsl exits Fremantle port limit and all three boats cleared from own vsl.
Completion confirmation by ADF on VHF Ch.12.