Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994, section 175A(3)
Date of notice: 24 October 2024
I, Damian Scanlan, am appointed as a Shipping Inspector under part 13 of the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 (the Act).
Description of abandoned property: One (1) Approximately 4.3 metre Sportsman Craft runabout bearing the registration “CM283Q” in Manly, Brisbane, approximate position 27°27.124’S, 153°11.565’E.
Where and when abandoned property was found: The property was found outside the Southern side of the Manly State Boat Harbour rock wall on 28 September 2024. Approximate position of abandoned property is 27°27.124’S, 153°11.565’E.
I reasonably believe that ship is abandoned property.
When abandoned property may be seized and removed: If the property described above is not claimed by 14 November 2024, it may be seized and removed by Maritime Safety Queensland.
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 MSQ Pinkenba office at 819 Macarthur Avenue East, Pinkenba, 4008 in the State of Queensland before 4pm on 14 November 2024.
Damian Scanlan
Shipping Inspector, T413
Maritime Safety Queensland
Manly 4179
