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Gwendolen saved survivor of refugee boat

Enroute Cape Cuivr the "Gwendolen" on Aug 30, 2012, rescued one survivor of a boat carrying about 150 refugees which sank off Indonesia. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has completed its SAR operation west of Java following medical advice that there was no realistic prospect of survivability on Aug 31. Four merchant vessels and HMAS "Maitland" recovered 55 survivors. All survivors, including three with injuries, have been taken to Merak, Indonesia where they were receiving medical attention. One body was recovered during the operation. The HMAS "Maitland" recovered 34 survivors, the "APL Bahrain" 15 survivors, the "AS Carelia" four survivors and the "Da Qing Xia" one survivor of refugee boat. Also involved where the "Chemroute", "Forever South West", "Voyage Explorer", "Frontier Coronet", "World Swan" and "Pelafigue Tide".