❓ Question regarding the effectiveness of compulsory EPIRB carriage in WA, specifically the number of activations, rescues, and any associated loss of life since its introduction. The answer indicates at least 58 individuals were rescued and no lives were lost.
AnsweredQoN 384Legislative Assembly
Asked
14 June 2001
Member
Portfolio
Minister assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
QuestionView source ↗
(1) How many EPIRBs have been activated since the introduction of the compulsory carriage of EPIRBs?
(2) How many individuals have been rescued as a result?
(3) Has their been any loss of lives in these incidents?
(2) How many individuals have been rescued as a result?
(3) Has their been any loss of lives in these incidents?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
22 August 2001
Responded by
Minister for Minister assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
69 days
2. At least 58. Some vessels had more than one occupant however details cannot be easily retrieved. 3. No.
3. No.
3. No.
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