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Boarding party vessel

The ships boarding party vessels are launched as and when required said Capt Kilby. "That can involve anything from sighting unusual marine creatures, to illegal fishing problems, drug interdictions,...

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An engineer's work is never done

Engineers work around the clock ensuring Cape Byron's twin engines are fully maintained and running smoothly said Capt Kilby. Each 16 cylinder engine creates more than 3,300 horsepower that drive the...

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Cape Byron deckspace

Capt Kilby said the Cape Class vessels are several generations ahead of the Bay Class vessels formerly used to patrol Australia's vast coastline. "One of the biggest improvements in my mind is the...

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Almost the second most important crew member

Marine cook Ryan Butterly is responsible for ensuring the other 17 crew members onboard Cape Byron stay well fed. "The chef is one of the key people onboard and the ability to provide food 24 hours a...

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Cape Byron's kitchen

Capt Kilby said good food is an integral part of maintaining crew morale during their 28 day round the clock patrols. "That has become a lot easier on the Cape Class," he said. "The galley is quite a...

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Crew Quarters on the new Cape Class

Capt Kilby said crew cabins onboard Cape Class vessels are much larger and more comfortable than those on the former Bay Class patrol boats. "Every cabin has a shower, desk space and lockers for...

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On the bridge of Cape Byron

Capt Kilby said the officer of the watch sits in the left (front) chair on the bridge, with a lookout posted to the right. "In between them are all the controls of the ship," he said. "Radio...

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Commanding Officer Captain David Kilby

Commanding Officer Captain David Kilby sits at the helm of Cape Byron. "This is a fully integrated bridge where all of the sensors from radar through to global positioning systems, sonar and everything...

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Cape Byron on patrol

The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service's Cape Class vessels are capable of travelling more than 4,000 nautical miles before having to refuel and cruise at a speed of 25 knots. Each one of...

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Boarding party vessel

The ships boarding party vessels are launched as and when required said Capt Kilby. "That can involve anything from sighting unusual marine creatures, to illegal fishing problems, drug interdictions,...

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An engineer's work is never done

Engineers work around the clock ensuring Cape Byron's twin engines are fully maintained and running smoothly said Capt Kilby. Each 16 cylinder engine creates more than 3,300 horsepower that drive the...

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Cape Byron deckspace

Capt Kilby said the Cape Class vessels are several generations ahead of the Bay Class vessels formerly used to patrol Australia's vast coastline. "One of the biggest improvements in my mind is the...

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Almost the second most important crew member

Marine cook Ryan Butterly is responsible for ensuring the other 17 crew members onboard Cape Byron stay well fed. "The chef is one of the key people onboard and the ability to provide food 24 hours a...

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Cape Byron's kitchen

Capt Kilby said good food is an integral part of maintaining crew morale during their 28 day round the clock patrols. "That has become a lot easier on the Cape Class," he said. "The galley is quite a...

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Crew Quarters on the new Cape Class

Capt Kilby said crew cabins onboard Cape Class vessels are much larger and more comfortable than those on the former Bay Class patrol boats. "Every cabin has a shower, desk space and lockers for...

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On the bridge of Cape Byron

Capt Kilby said the officer of the watch sits in the left (front) chair on the bridge, with a lookout posted to the right. "In between them are all the controls of the ship," he said. "Radio...

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Commanding Officer Captain David Kilby

Commanding Officer Captain David Kilby sits at the helm of Cape Byron. "This is a fully integrated bridge where all of the sensors from radar through to global positioning systems, sonar and everything...

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Cape Byron on patrol

The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service's Cape Class vessels are capable of travelling more than 4,000 nautical miles before having to refuel and cruise at a speed of 25 knots. Each one of...

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