The Fishing Trawler

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Please note this is a 'Safe' activity. There is nothing to kill you here, unless you are poisoned.

Introduction

The trawler is full of holes...

Murphy's boat is moored at Port Khazard. It has a few holes in it but he is not worried, he's an experienced sailor after all! Murphy says he doesn't need help, but if you are offering he could use the extra pair of hands and the company whilst fishing. There is lots to do on board the boat, so it's a good idea to take on a few friends to help out.

Murphy will give you a share of the catch, if the boat gets back safe and sound.

Location

Harbour location

The harbour can be found in Port Khazard, north of Yanille and south of Ardougne.

Requirements

You need at least level 15 Fishing to help catch any fish and you will only be able to catch sea water fish up to your level. This is the only way for high-level fisherman to catch sea turtles and manta rays.

Recommended Items

You will need to gather supplies before you board the Trawler. All items can be bought at the general store in Port Khazard. However, these are sold at inflated prices.

You should bring the following things when Trawler Fishing:

Item	Use
Gold pieces	You will need gold pieces to buy supplies.
Swamp paste	You will need swamp paste to stopper leaks in the trawler's hull. If you would rather make it for yourself than buy it from the shop, mix some swamp tar with flour and then cook the mixture. Swamp tar can be found in the swamps south of Lumbridge.
Bailing bucket	It is used to bail water out of the bottom of the boat. If the boat starts to fill with water you will be glad you have one.
Rope	The net has a tendency to break, so you will need some rope to repair it; the Crafting skill will help here but it is not a requirement.
Friends	Bring friends, alone it is almost impossible!

The Trawler

To begin the activity you will first need to speak to Murphy at the docks. He will explain what items you will need and what you will be doing whilst on the trawler, before telling you to jump aboard.

To get onto the boat, all you need to do is click on the gangplank. Once the first person steps aboard you have one minute for the rest of the team to board before the boat leaves the port.

Players wishing to play will have to wait ten minutes for the first trip to finish before they are able to go on the next trip.

Once you are aboard, you will need to start work almost immediately. You will need to fix the leaks with swamp paste by clicking on the holes, bail the water out with your bucket and repair the net (situated up the ladder at the rear of the boat) by using a rope with it.

You can check your progress by watching the water meter at the top of the screen. You can also monitor the condition of the net, how many fish you have caught and the amount of time that you have left to keep the boat above water.

Next to the water meter is an activity meter. If you don't help out, the meter will empty in around 2 minutes, at which point the crew will cast you overboard and you will receive no fish for the trip. Of course, if you're working to plug holes, repair the nets and so on, your meter will replenish and you will not be at risk of being thrown into the ocean.

Escaping the shipwreck

If the boat gets full of water, you will sink and end up swimming around the sunken wreck that has caught the attention of some sharks!

To get out you will need to click on a floating barrel. This will safely take you south of Port Sarim.

Murphy and his boat will be waiting for you at Port Khazard.

If you and your team are successful at keeping the boat afloat, the activity will last for ten minutes before heading back to the port. Once back, inspect the net and choose what you would like to keep from the assortment of fish and junk.

Rewards

Fish

Catch	Levels required	Experience gained
Shrimp	1	5
Sardine	5	5
Anchovy	15	5
Seaweed	16	5
Oyster	16	34
Edible seaweed	16	5
Tuna	30	32
Lobster	40	36
Swordfish	50	40
Shark	76	44
Sea turtle	79	38
Manta ray	81	46