Ferry Jet Boat

Country: Solomon Islands

Location: Western Province

Launch Date (Urunga, NSW, Australia): 27 October 2006

Placed Into Service (Gizo, Solomon Islands): 07 December 2006

Photos

26 October 2006 - Namita Rose on low-loader semi-trailer in Dorrigo's main street prior to travelling down the Dorrigo Mountain to the sea.

26 October 2006 - low-loader semi-trailer on its journey down Dorrigo Mountain to the sea.

Namita Rose official launch 27 October 2006 - Nixon Silas and Matilda Rose Lynch breaking a coconut (instead of a champagne bottle) over the bow of the Namita Rose at Urunga, NSW, Australia.

Namita Rose official launch 27 October 2006 - Peter Lynch and Nixon Silas.

Namita Rose official launch 27 October 2006 - L-R Nixon Silas (MD of Pelena Express, Solomon Islands), Uncle Larry Kelly (Gumbaynggirr Elder, Australia) and Puia Mosely (Crew Member, Solomon Islands).

8 November 2006 - Leaving Urunga Heads to commence voyage North along the East Coast of Australia. Photo taken from ABC News.

8 November 2006 - Leaving Urunga Heads to commence voyage North along the East Coast of Australia. Photo taken from ABC News.

8 November 2006 - Leaving Urunga Heads with ABC News helicopter. Photo by Tony Chessel.

April 2007 - Tapuraivill village. This area was previously covered with houses.

April 2007 - landslides on Ranogga island as a result of the M8.2 earthquake.

April 2007 - landslides on Ranogga island as a result of the M8.2 earthquake.

April 2007 - Tsunami response.

April 2007 - vessel being used to deliver Rotary Shelter Boxes to affected villages.

April 2007 - Pelena Express vessel assisting in Solomon Islands earthquake and tsunami relief. This island had been pushed up in the earthquake by almost 2 metres, exposing the reef.

April 2007 - Pelena Express vessel assisting in Solomon Islands earthquake and tsunami relief.

April 2007 - Pelena Express vessel assisting in Solomon Islands earthquake and tsunami relief.

Media Reports

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