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Sea Patrol - S03E01 - Catch and Release
 

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Catch and Release

 
The crew of Hammersley is rocked by the mysterious death of a much-loved shipmate. When valuable "Red Gold" coral is stolen from a dive boat, HMAS Hammersley is drawn into a web of murder, piracy and eco-terrorism. Then, Swain and Spider are kidnapped by an obsessed vigilante, determined to rid Australian waters of illegal fishing boats.
 
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Sea Patrol / S03E01 : Catch and Release
Season 3, Episode 1 | Aired on May 18, 2009 | TV-PG | 60 min. | Nine Network
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  • Sea Patrol - Episode 1 - Catch and Release
    Episode 1
    Catch and Release
  • Sea Patrol - Episode 2 - Monkey Business
    Episode 2
    Monkey Business
  • Sea Patrol - Episode 3 - China Dolls
    Episode 3
    China Dolls
  • Sea Patrol - Episode 4 - Guns
    Episode 4
    Guns
  • Sea Patrol - Episode 5 - Ghost Net
    Episode 5
    Ghost Net
  • Sea Patrol - Episode 6 - Oh Danny Boy
    Episode 6
    Oh Danny Boy
  • Sea Patrol - Episode 7 - Half Life
    Episode 7
    Half Life
  • Sea Patrol - Episode 8 - Red Sky Morning
    Episode 8
    Red Sky Morning
  • Sea Patrol - Episode 9 - Pearls Before Swine
    Episode 9
    Pearls Before Swine
  • Sea Patrol - Episode 10 - Safeguard
    Episode 10
    Safeguard
  • Sea Patrol - Episode 11 - Secret Cargo
    Episode 11
    Secret Cargo
  • Sea Patrol - Episode 12 - Black Gold
    Episode 12
    Black Gold
  • Sea Patrol - Episode 13 - Red Reef
    Episode 13
    Red Reef

Sea Patrol season 3 episode 1 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

The crew of the Australian warship 'Hammersley' intercepts an unidentified vessel on a collision course with an oil rig, discovering a badly beaten man tied to the wheel who dies uttering "Hantu," meaning "ghost." Shore leave reveals personal stories, including ET's plans to leave the navy and marry Nikki. Tragically, ET and seven divers are later found dead under mysterious circumstances, linking their fate to illegal fishing and poaching. The episode confronts the crew with moral dilemmas around environmental conservation and ends with a memorial for ET, reflecting on loss and duty.

Full Episode S03E01 Recap

### Opening Scene: An Unidentified Threat - The crew of the Australian warship 'Hammersley' identifies an unidentified vessel heading towards an exclusion perimeter. - The vessel is moving slowly towards an oil rig, seemingly on a collision course without any signs of altering its path. ### Confrontation and Discovery - The 'Hammersley' crew takes action to intercept the unidentified vessel, firing warning shots and eventually disabling it to prevent a potential collision or terrorist attack. - Upon boarding, they discover a single man tied to the wheel, badly beaten, and repeating the word "Hantu" before he dies. - The term "Hantu" is identified as Bahasa for "ghost," leading to speculation about the vessel's mysterious circumstances. ### Shore Leave and Personal Lives - Several crew members discuss plans for shore leave, revealing personal relationships and plans outside of their naval duties. - ET, one of the sailors, is revealed to be planning to leave the navy and proposes marriage to Nikki, another crew member, before leaving on a diving trip. ### The Dive and Disappearance - The episode shifts focus to ET's dive trip and a distressing call from Nikki, indicating the 'Hammersley' has been crash-sailed, and ET is missing. - The crew discovers a dive vessel with eight personnel, including ET, missing. They later find all eight divers dead, with no clear cause. ### Investigation and Confrontation - The 'Hammersley' crew investigates, linking the deaths to illegal fishing and poaching, leading to a confrontation with a suspected vessel. - During a tense boarding operation, they uncover evidence of the divers' work and face moral dilemmas about the environmental impact of poaching and the extreme measures taken by those fighting against it. ### Resolution and Memorial - The episode concludes with a memorial service for ET, where his impact on the crew and their sense of loss are highlighted. - Despite the unresolved nature of the events leading to the divers' deaths, the crew reflects on the dangers they face and the bonds that hold them together.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the 'Hammersley' responding to at the beginning of the episode?

An unidentified vessel heading towards an oil rig, posing a potential threat.

How did the 'Hammersley' crew stop the unidentified vessel?

By firing warning shots and then disabling fire, forcing it to stop.

What did the crew find upon boarding the unidentified vessel?

A single man tied to the wheel, badly beaten, repeating the word "Hantu" before dying.

What does "Hantu" mean?

In Bahasa, "Hantu" means "ghost."

What personal developments occur among the 'Hammersley' crew during shore leave?

ET plans to leave the navy and proposes to Nikki, planning a future together outside of military service.

What tragedy occurs during the dive trip?

ET and seven other divers are found dead, with no clear explanation for their deaths.

How does the 'Hammersley' crew link the divers' deaths to illegal activities?

Through investigating a suspect vessel and uncovering evidence related to illegal fishing and poaching.

What moral dilemmas do the 'Hammersley' crew face in their confrontation with suspected poachers?

The environmental impact of poaching and the extreme measures taken by those fighting against it.

How does the episode conclude?

With a memorial service for ET, highlighting the crew's sense of loss and reflection on the dangers they face.

What unresolved issues remain at the end of the episode?

The exact circumstances leading to the divers' deaths and the broader implications of illegal fishing and environmental conservation.

 
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