Missing crew member – Weipa
Weipa Police are investigating the disappearance of a crew member from a large vessel which is presently moored out from Weipa in the Gulf of Carpentaria.
The missing man, a 29-year-old Chinese national, was last seen onboard the bulk carrier vessel ‘Great Talent’ yesterday. He was noticed missing following a crew muster early this morning. A subsequent search of the vessel failed to locate the missing man.
The ship has been moored about 12 nautical miles off Weipa Harbour for the past six days.
Two helicopters as well as the Weipa Volunteer Marine Rescue vessel have been deployed in the search area today, however the missing man has not been located.
An air and sea search will recommence at first light on Tuesday.
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