When Cyclone Debbie hovered off the Queensland coast, the top deck passenger ramp for the Sealink ferry service between Magnetic Island and Townsville was raised at one stage to take weight off the landing pontoon so that it could ride up and down freely on piles in the event of wild seas ; the ramp structure would also be protected .
The ramp , on the right , in usual position. Photographs by Australia's only waterfront lurking S(h)ipping Reporter .
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