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 person on board were returned safely to port.
18 Sept Power boat. 7.0m. Motor problem. 2 POB. Near Onemana.
CRV G.J. Gardner Rescue responded and tow-assisted the vessel to the Whangamata boat ramp.
Total Coastguard involvement 16 hours.
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