Australian Volunteer Marine Search and Rescue | Completed Project

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Brad Marsden
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The Woolgoolga's air out vents clearly visible above the transom

Project OVERVIEW

The Woolgoolga 30, measuring 10 meters in length and 3.45 meters in beam, is specifically designed for beach launch and recovery operations. This capability is crucial in areas without accessible boat ramps, ensuring rapid deployment and retrieval, thus enhancing response times during emergencies.


These capabilities could also offer some challenges should difficult weather arise so it was important that we ensure the operating parameters were able to be met.

Project GOALS

Equipped with a powerful Cummins QSB6.7 inboard diesel engine and a Hamilton waterjet, the Woolgoolga 30 offers exceptional speed and manoeuvrability. This advanced propulsion system allows for tight turns and high-speed travel, significantly improving operational efficiency during rescue missions.


In combination with the beach landing capabilities it was important that we design an air flow system that didn't put the boat at risk. Knowing how it was to be used was a key factor in our design.

The CHALLENGE

The Woolgoolga RIB is designed for fast response and recovery in what may be difficult conditions. To accommodate for this our system was designed to ensure the best airflow possible with the safest set up. 

The SOLUTION

Mark laid out and designed a system that drew the cool fresh air in through air intake grilles in the front of the boat, ejecting the warm spent air out the rear over the transom. This means that the Woolgoolga does not compromise its capabilities at any point.

Images and Drawings

The airflow plan for the NSW Search and Rescue boats Woolgoolga.
The Woolgoolga being commissioned for Search and Rescue NSW

Below you will find some photos of the equipment we installed, the designed air flow drawing and photos of the vessels themselves. Some Images in this post are thanks to Marine Rescue NSW.

The rescue vessel Woolgoolga doing sea trials.
The rescue vessel Woolgoolga for NSW Search and Rescue ready to start sea trials

Project Details

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Client:
NSW Port Authority

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Vessel:
Burra and Girawaa

Marine Air Flow client

Project Overview:

Engine room ventilation for 2 new NSW Fire Fighting Boats.

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Project Details

Marine Air Flow client

Client:
Yamba Welding / Marine Rescue NSC

Marine Air Flow client

Vessel:
Woolgoolga

Marine Air Flow client

Project Overview:

Engine room ventilation system in a small restricted space

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Project Details

Marine Air Flow client

Client:
NSW Port Authority

Marine Air Flow client

Vessel:
Burra and Girawaa

Marine Air Flow client

Project Overview:

Engine room ventilation for 2 new NSW Fire Fighting Boats.

Marine Air Flow engine room ventilation specialists

Marine Air Flow

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Get in touch with any questions you might have or for a quote for your own vessel.

Call Marine Air Flow

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