On 17 March 2008, the actions of one of the survivors, former Leading Seaman Warburton, were recognised with Australia's second highest bravery award, the Star of Courage.
Pada tanggal 17 Maret 2008, aksi salah satu korban selamat, mantan Leading Seaman Shane Warburton, diganjar penghargaan keberanian tertinggi kedua di Australia, Star of Courage.