Award for radio operator in foundering yacht incident

5:54 AM Fri 11 Mar 2011 GMT

'Assistant Commissioner Ken McKay (left); Commander of the NSW Police Special Services Group presents Marine Rescue Radio Operator Ian Murdoch with his award.' . Click Here to view large photo

On Friday Marine Rescue Terrey Hills Radio Operator Ian Murdoch was awarded the Region Commander's Certificate of Appreciation from NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Ken McKay. Marine Radio Operator Murdoch, together with four members of Broken Bay Water Police, received awards for their part in the rescue of six people on board the stricken yacht 'Encore' which foundered in gale force conditions off Broken Bay on the afternoon of 23 October, 2008. On that day MRO Murdoch was the sole radio operator on duty at the Marine Rescue Sydney radio base in Terrey Hills. Although alone, he was able to manage ...

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by Ken McManus