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Vale Hon Bob Hawke

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17 May, 2019
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We deeply mourn the loss of our dear friend and ex-Chairman Hon Bob Hawke.

We are honoured to have had his wisdom and wit in our lives.

We were a tiny Australian start-up and he took us under his wing in 2001. This speaks volumes, not about us, but about his vision for Australia and belief in a better future for all.

Hon Robert J Hawke and Robert W Dane on the Solar Sailor Ferry in 2001
Susie Dane, Hon Bob and Robert Dane at Pac 2013

We are really pleased that we were able to build and christen our latest prototype ‘Bob’ in his honour and he was able to see photos and videos recently of ‘Bob’ beginning ocean trials.

Blanche christening “Bob” Nov 2018 https://ocius.com.au/blog/7863/

We won’t forget the things he said or the way he made us feel.

Sunrise this morning seen by “Bob” the USV taken 10nm east of Brush Island 17May 2019

And so may we say “Long live Bob”

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