In an emergency at sea, contact us via VHF Channel 04 or call 111 (also Channel 04 to place a trip report)
All assisted vessels and persons on board were returned safely to port.
10 Mar. Power-boat. 5.6m. Engine failure. 3 POB. 5nm NW of Mayor Island. CRV GJ Gardner Rescue responded and tow assisted the vessel to the Whangamata ramp.
Total Coastguard involvement 15 hrs.
Whangamata Coastguard volunteers manned the radio for 156 hours, handling 2610 calls. The operators are grateful that most boats now use their call signs. This allows the vessel to be uniquely ident