On July 9, Consul-General Fang Xinwen traveled to Tasmania to meet with Captain Daniel Pearsell and express his sincere appreciation for the successful rescue of two tourists from Hong Kong, China, under his leadership. He also paid tribute to all crew members and rescue personnel who participated in the operation. Tasmania Police Search and Rescue Sergeant Bernard Peters and other representatives also attended the meeting. Meanwhile, the  Chinese Consulate General in Melbourne extended sympathy to the two Chinese tourists involved by telephone.

Consul-General Fang thanked Captain Pearsell and all those involved in the rescue for their selfless efforts, noted that the rescue demonstrated the professionalism and dedication of the Australian rescue personnel, as well as the friendship between the peoples of China and Australia. He expressed the hope that all parties would continue working together to foster a more safe and welcoming environment for Chinese visitors traveling to Tasmania.

On the evening of July 3, two tourists from Hong Kong, China, were swept away by strong ocean currents while diving in the waters off Tinderbox, south of Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, and were carried away from their intended landing point. Upon receiving the emergency report, Tasmania Police promptly launched a coordinated air and sea search-and-rescue operation. Captain Daniel Pearsell, who was conducting an aurora viewing cruise in nearby waters, immediately altered his vessel's course after hearing the police radio alert and joined the rescue effort. Through the concerted efforts of the captain, his crew, and all parties involved, the two tourists were successfully rescued.