Date of notice: 12/11/2024
I, Jake Christian Hennessey, am appointed as a Shipping Inspector under part 13 of the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 (the Act).
Description of abandoned property:
14.9 m ferrous mono sail vessel, expired registration GX235Q
Where and when abandoned property was found:
The property was found on 18 July 2024 floating/drifting adjacent to Kawana Marina, Mooloolah River.
I reasonably believe that vessel is abandoned property.
As the vessel was assessed to be a hazard to navigation, it was towed by QF6 Coastguard to MSQ’s enforcement buoy in the duck pond, Mooloolah River
When abandoned property may be seized and removed:
If the property described above is not claimed by 09 December 2024, it may be seized and removed.
Statement for the purposes of section 175A (5) of the Act:
If no one claims the property within the time stated above and I seize and remove it, I may, having regard to the value and condition of the property and without further notice –
(a) sell the property by public auction; or
(b) destroy it.
If you wish to assert ownership in the property described above, you must attend in person the Mooloolaba MSQ office at 1 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba in the State of Queensland before 4pm on 09/12/2024.
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Jake Hennessey
Shipping Inspector, T394
Maritime Safety Queensland
Sunshine Coast 4560
