“M.V. Iron Joy”

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Thank you for your enquiry!

For those of you who have sailed with

us before, welcome back!

If this is your first encounter with us,

welcome aboard!

This information letter has been

designed to answer all of the relevant

questions that you may have regarding

charters on board the ‘Iron Joy’.

CHARTER TYPES AND DURATION

SURVEILLANCE

RESEARCH

TOWING

FISHING

FAMILY HOLIDAYS

DIVING/SNORKELLING

The Iron Joy is available for many different

charters, ranging from 7 nights to extended

trips. Her large fuel and water capacities

make her ideal for extended voyages.

If you would like further information

regarding any of the charters listed above,

please don’t hesitate to contact us.

PHONE: 07 4972 8885

FAX: 07 4972 5586

EMAIL: info@rbholdings.com.au

Postal: PO BOX 440,

GLADSTONE QLD 4680

“IRON JOY”

Length – 24M

Beam – 8M

Capacity – Caters for up to 22

passengers

Crew – 4

Tenders – 6 X 16FT Centre

Console Dinghy with 30 HP

Yamaha Engines

Fully Air-conditioned

Keg Facilities Available

Projector TV / In-house Movie

Channel

Satellite Television

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2012 CHARTERS

CHARTER RATES FOR 2012

Up to 15 Passengers $5025.00 + GST per night, INCLUDING FUEL* 16/17 Passengers $330/PP + GST per night, INCLUDING FUEL* 18/19 Passengers $325/PP + GST per night, INCLUDING FUEL* 20 TO 22 Passengers $320/PP + GST per night, INCLUDING FUEL*

*A surcharge will be incurred if the diesel

price rises above $1.65 per litre and will be

calculated on the bowser price on settlement

of charter invoice.

A separate fuel surcharge will apply for Coral

Sea and extended charters. These will be

quoted on an individual basis.

WHAT DOES THE DAILY CHARTER RATE

INCLUDE?

All meals and linen are provided, along with

the services of the deckhands. They will not

only clean and process your catch they will try

and make your stay with us as enjoyable as it

possibly can be.

EXTRAS

Alcohol, Bait and Soft Drink are all extras and

can be supplied upon request. If you would

like a pricelist, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Drink orders and special dietary requirements

are required at least two weeks prior to

departure.

REEF TAX

Government Reef Tax Applies and is charged

at $18.00 per person per charter.

GST

10% GST will be charged on:

Daily Charter Rate

Any Applicable Fuel Surcharges

All Extras (Beer, Wine, Spirits, Soft

Drinks and Bait)

DEPOSIT

A non-refundable deposit of a minimum of

$6000-00 is required to secure a booking.

DEPOSIT US DUE UPON CONFIRMATION.

Payments can be made by Cash or Cheque.

Unfortunately we do not have credit card

facilities.

For Direct Deposit:

National Australia Bank

Rob Benn Holdings Pty Ltd

BSB: 084-662

Account No: 89 291 8836

(Please list your name as a reference.)

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DESTINATIONS

You are only limited by your imagination!

We do a wide variety of charters ranging

from:

Capricorn Bunker Group

Swain Reefs

Coral Sea

Whitsundays

Shoal Water Bay

If you have a special destination in mind,

please don’t hesitate to ask us.

DEPARTURE / RETURN

The vessel usually departs from O’Connell

Wharf located on Flinders Parade near the

Yacht Club. Between 4-5pm for Swain Reefs

Charters and 1-2pm for Coral Sea Trips.

The vessel usually returns to port between 5-6

am unless requested otherwise for early

flights etc.

Departure times from the reef are determined

by the area in which you are fishing, i.e. if you

are fishing further north, you will depart the

reef earlier in the afternoon to return to port

in the necessary time.

WHAT TO BRING

For fishing charters, you should supply your

own rods, reels, tackle, knife, dehooker etc.

If you would like any advice on types of fishing

equipment most commonly used, don’t

hesitate to contact Pat’s Tackle World for

details on 07 49723 692 or email

patstackleworld@bigpond.com

A small esky comes in handy in the dinghy to

carry any refreshments with you & keep them

cool.

Most importantly a good hat, sunscreen,

spray jacket, and sunproof clothing (long

sleeve shirts / pants) are recommended.

SAFETY

Prior to departure your crew will run through

our onboard safety procedures. Please take

time to listen carefully and ask any questions

that you may have.

DIVING / SNORKELLING / SPEAR-FISHING*

If your group would like to undertake diving

or spear-fishing activities whilst on charter,

please inform us at the booking stage. If we

are not notified prior to your charter that you

wish to undertake Diving / Snorkelling / Spear

Fishing activities you will not be permitted to

bring your equipment onboard. It is a legal

requirement that we provide an extra

crewman for tender operations / lookout

duties as well as an Oxyviva which is to be

onboard at all times.*

These terms are not negotiable.

*A surcharge will apply to cover these extra

cost involved.

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CAR PARKING/MOTELS

O’Connell Wharf Car Park is located directly

across the street from the departure Wharf.

This car park is not a secure lock up but there

are tenants on site. Bookings are to be made

with the Iron Joy Office.

Compleat Angler is located at the Marina

Charter Wharf and provide car park facilities,

pricing is available by calling 07 4972 7283.

There are a number of Motels within walking

distance to the Gladstone Marina.

FOR THE JOURNEY HOME

If you would like Dry Ice or Foam Boxes for

your trip home, please advise us prior to your

departure. (Charges apply)

For those who would like to road freight their

fish home we will require details of delivery

address prior to departure. (Charges apply)

Kirby boxes are available for purchase upon

request.

Airline Foam boxes are required to air freight

fish. We have an Airline Express Account

which enables you to send fish at reasonable

rates if this is more suitable to you. If you

would like further details regarding air freight

please do not hesitate to ask.

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I hope that we have answered most of your

questions. If there is anything else you

would like to know or to see what dates we

have available, please don’t hesitate to

contact us.

CABIN LAYOUT

- All cabins have a flat

screen TV with In-house

Movie and Music

Channels.

- On Board Satellite TV.

- All cabins on the lower

deck have ensuites and

king single bunks.

GLASS MINIMISATION POLICY

In an effort to safely manage waste

and reduce the risk of injury to

persons onboard, we will be

encouraging a minimal glass policy

where reasonably practicable in

2012. We would appreciate your

co-operation with these changes.

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Main Deck – Iron Joy

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Below Deck - Iron Joy

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We look forward to having you onboard!

Kindest Regards,

Rob &Anita Benn.

Along with the Crew of the Iron Joy - Gladstone.