research boat cape moreton area?

[ShaneC]

I would also have thought that if they were a department within a government sector that they would be wearing uniforms????? Geez I wish I used my head at the time and videoed their exploits. Thanks catfishkid for checking up on them mate, but I tend to think they are an element that are doing their own thing for their own gain. I hope I am wrong.

Cheers.

[bondy99]

agreed this would shit me too. someone please front them.

however i must say, yesterday, sat 2nd, approx 2pm, i was at work at the port in a crane, when a homemade looking sailing boat was working its way down the river.

this "thing" had "sails" that were very, very homemade and definately wasnt handling the wind.

after nearly hitting the wharf he/she decided to head to the other side where they got in real trouble. from where i was it looked as if the sails broke away, then the boat ran aground.

the waves were pounding hard and the boat was on a serious lean. with no other boats around i rang the water police to ask them for help. unfortunately i was told by the constable thank you for the call, and he would ring port security straight away.

anyway, in the next twenty minutes there were five boats that passed going in or out. none of them offered assistance. knowing that port security werent a chance i was going to ring the water police again when the "research" boat offered a rope for a tow.

the s.s.minnow was eventually dragged free and continued on her way.

reading this thread about these voyeurs capturing my co-ordinates, details and most importantly my body makes me livid. but so does watching a fellow boatie in trouble with others that are able but not willing to help within yelling distance.

by all means, if someone has the chance, front these photographers for an explaination. but please thank them for me for assisting the curtain sailed boat.

matty

G'day Matty,

I think by law mariners suppose to stop and assist those who are in distress, otherwise it's contravenes International Martime Law Agreement of the Sea Organisation.

I'm sure those who went past and never offer assistance will suffer the same and then cry foul...poetic justice I would think.

Peter

[catfishkid]

gdau guys

this boat is not one of the msq vessels, but some of the head people are looking into it as they find it very strage and suspicious too.
Maybe get the police involved if it keeps happening?
Try to get them in anyway possible because in my eyes its a violation of privacy.


cheers zac

[Levi69s]

maybe someone should check here:

http://www.mhshydro.com/

[Bobpen]

Hi All:
The boat is the CSIRO Scylla. They are doing a survey of where people fish and how serious they are. The photos are a simple way to look later at if it is a dedicated fishing boat. There is no link to Fishing Regulation enforcement. Try not to be too paranoid unless you are doing the wrong thing of course. They also do aerial surveys of boats fishing.
I will forward this web site to the people involved. They may chose to comment.
Regards Bob Pen

[gr hilly]

what they are all doing is simply taking count of how many boats fishing in the most popular areas, and shortly these locations will become green zones you know you cant fish there no more.

tight lines hilly
ps qld has seen better days.

[Marlin_Mike]

Hi All:
The boat is the CSIRO Scylla. They are doing a survey of where people fish and how serious they are. The photos are a simple way to look later at if it is a dedicated fishing boat. There is no link to Fishing Regulation enforcement. Try not to be too paranoid unless you are doing the wrong thing of course. They also do aerial surveys of boats fishing.
I will forward this web site to the people involved. They may chose to comment.
Regards Bob Pen

right thing wrong thing, they have no right taking pics of me without my OK...............

Mike

[FireFly]

Hi All:
The boat is the CSIRO Scylla. They are doing a survey of where people fish and how serious they are. The photos are a simple way to look later at if it is a dedicated fishing boat. There is no link to Fishing Regulation enforcement. Try not to be too paranoid unless you are doing the wrong thing of course. They also do aerial surveys of boats fishing.
I will forward this web site to the people involved. They may chose to comment.
Regards Bob Pen

...so are they marked accordingly??

Can't they decide their and then that it's a fishing boat without taking photo's to have a think later , sounds fishy to me!!!

I don't see any reason why photos are required unless this is to be used as evidence against something? More like EPA getting CSIRO to do some research on potential additions to the 'Greenzones'...because if EPA boats were out we would all know why wouldn't we.:angry:

[BR65]

This one stinks!
Sounds like they have ulterior motives to me, and they wont be good for the off shore boys!

[captain rednut]

Hi All:
The boat is the CSIRO Scylla. They are doing a survey of where people fish and how serious they are. The photos are a simple way to look later at if it is a dedicated fishing boat. There is no link to Fishing Regulation enforcement. Try not to be too paranoid unless you are doing the wrong thing of course. They also do aerial surveys of boats fishing.
I will forward this web site to the people involved. They may chose to comment.
Regards Bob Pen

hi bob thanks for your reply and im looking forward to hopefully seeing a response from them on here to shed some light on this subject, thanks jim

[sleepygreg]

If that was the case, wouldnt common courtesy mean they let you know why they were taking your photo. Any other 'official' from any govt department (especially if they are in enforcement/identification roles) are required to provide you with their authority/ID. If they are a non govt entity...then they better be prepared for the backlash that may not be so 'official'.

Even the volounteers doing the research at boat ramps are required to identify themselves.

Sounds VERY suspicious to me.

Greg

[gr hilly]

i was aproached by inspectors at the boat ramp (jacobs well) i must say the were verry polite and i was pleased to see them doing a good job even if they did turn away some fella and sent him packing they showed thier ids checked every thing in my opinion its good to see.these guys taking pics should explain why and allso ask for permission prior to taking pics what they are doing is not the australian way of doing things and the hair on the necks of boaties is starting to stand up.
hilly

[patrol50]

seen it once and did not pay much attention at the time - but now i am thinking maybe gathering info for the greens to lobby with for more closures - doubt if its govt related as usually in uniforms and always well marked
cheers rob

[patrol50]

ok sorry did not see re the csiro response before my previous post - so now i am wondering why do they need to take photos of boats on locations if they are doing fisheries research - why not just mark the location on the gps and call up on the radio and ask what fish have been boated etc
- seems a very strange way to do fishery research more like boat and high use spot or marks research
rob

[TheRealAndy]

Hi Jim

Have not seen the boat in question, however I would not like any agency/body taking photos' of me, my crew or my boat, I would be very surprised if they are legally able to do so, it gives the impression that you are doing something illegal.

Go over to them and request them to state their business, if they did not obilge I would be very inclined to tell them to pi$# off, and quite within your rights to do so.

Have a good new year.

Cheers

Bill

If you are not taking photos of censored material then I doubt it would be illegal. You can tell them to piss off, but they can tell you right back.