The fishing vessel Barrier Star ran aground on Big Stevens Reef near Mackay, Australia.  The trawler with six persons on board quickly contacted authorities for assistance.   A  rescue vessel from the VMR along with a rescue helicopter were dispatched to the scene.   When rescuers reached the Barrier Star a few hours later, the crew had already refloated the fishing vessel.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  Reports state the trawler was taken under tow back to Mackay.