Our crews in the Torres Strait must deal with all manner of threat – protecting …

Our crews in the Torres Strait must deal with all manner of threat – protecting our borders from COVID-19, illegal fishing, environmental protection, the import/export of prohibited goods and of course, Mother Nature.
Officer Liam, a crew member on board the Australian Border Force Cutter Roebuck Bay, took this ominous photo minutes before the vessel encountered the massive storm.
Bay Class vessels, are a key asset to protecting the Torres Strait protected area and surrounding Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
“Working at sea has its challenges for crew and this photo shows how beautiful and powerful Mother Nature can be, and acts as a reminder about the importance of our role and what we are working to protect.” – Senior Border…