The Item for purchase and removal is the vessel ‘Ruby T’ (registration number: 902).

‘Ruby T’ is currently stored on a hard stand at the Department of Transport (DoT) Boating Facility at Jervoise Bay Cove, Woodman Point Recreation Reserve, Munster, Western Australia.

‘Ruby T’ was sunk on DOT emergency mooring 1296 in the Canning River, Bullcreek and, pursuant to section 71 of the Western Australian Marine Act 1982 (WAMA), was removed and transported to Woodman Point by salvage contractors engaged by DoT.

The Item is being sold pursuant to section 71(3) of the WAMA. DoT is seeking offers for the purchase and removal of this vessel as described below.

‘Ruby T’ is considered to be unseaworthy and in poor condition in its current state.