The newest recruit to the New South Wales police force received its baptism in the Manning River today.
The Maritime Police Boat is the 11th to be made by local boat manufacturing company Steber.
“This is a very prestigious day for the staff and the people of Taree,” said Alan Steber, General Manager of Steber Craft.
“Jobs, security, apprenticeships, traineeships. It’s all happening here.”
The eleven metre vessel is built to with stand the toughest of sea conditions and can travel up to 30-knotts.
“This by far the most technological police boat. It’s close to a million dollars. Its very vast, very safe, and very soft,” said the Minister for
The boat will report for duty in Sydney in two weeks’ time.
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