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IN AN EMERGENCY
Call 111
VHF 16
Cell *500
OUR MISSION
Saving lives on the water
OUR FLEET
Coastguard Hibiscus owns, maintains and operates two dedicated rescue vessels. These vessels are entirely crewed by volunteers and provide 24/7 emergency assistance to boaties and our community around the Hauraki Gulf and beyond.
Hibiscus Rescue 1
Hibiscus Rescue 1 is a 9.5m Naiad located at Gulf Harbour Marina. She has a minimum crew level of three.
Hibiscus Rescue 2
Hibiscus Rescue 2 is a 7.7m Sealegs located at Stanmore Bay. She has a minimum crew level of two.
OUR HISTORY
1978
Coastguard Hibiscus formed by the Hibiscus Coast Boating Club to provide sea rescue services. Member's private vessels provided these services
1998
The club purchased a dedicated rescue vessel, Red Knight, from the Auckland Volunteer Coastguard
2000
The Hibiscus Sea Rescue Trust was formed to assume responsibility for rescue services
2001
The Trust was offered facilities at Gulf Harbour Marina. These gave the ability to operate search and rescue services 24/7 in all tidal and weather conditions and Red Knight moved there.
2003
The Trust was gifted a former Team New Zealand Rayglass Protector. She entered service as Hibiscus Rescue One in January 2004 replacing the ageing Red Knight.
2005
In preparation to become affiliated members of Coastguard NZ an Incorporated Society was formed to operate the vessels.
2009
Sealegs™ RIB Hibiscus Rescue Two was purchased and her boatshed at Stanmore Bay Reserve was constructed
2012
Our current Naiad 9.5 m RIB replaced the original Hibiscus Rescue One
2014
Hibiscus Rescue Two was also replaced with a new Sealegs™ 7.7m RIB.
Today
These two vessels and their crews provide search and rescue services throughout the Hauraki Gulf, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.