Detectives investigating a break-in and fire that destroyed three boats at d'Albora Marina last year have released CCTV footage in a bid to locate a man believed to have information about the incident.
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About 2.30am on August 8, 2018 emergency services were called to the Nelson Bay marina on Teramby Road following reports of vessels on fire.
Two commercial game fishing boats called the Ultimate and the Hammerhead, which were moored next to each other, were well alight when crews arrived at the scene.
Both ended up sinking.
It took crews two hours to extinguish the blaze as toxic fumes from the firberglass boats filled the air.
A third boat, Port Stephens Parasailing, owned by Port Stephens Watersports, was also damaged beyond repair.
At the same time a moored vessel was broken into, and cash was stolen.
A crime scene was established and forensically examined.
Following inquiries, a 23-year-old man was charged. He remains before the courts.
Investigators from the Marine Area Command have now released CCTV footage of a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries into the marina fire.
Police said the man depicted in the footage is aged in his 50s with a beard. He was barefoot, wearing a dark coloured jacket and carrying a bag.
Inquiries are continuing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through the online portal: nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
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