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Saving Lives at Sea on the Hibiscus Coast and Hauraki Gulf
Saving Lives at Sea

Who we are

Coastguard Hibiscus is one of 25 Coastguard units forming the Coastguard Northern Region. The unit consists of local volunteers with the common goal of saving lives at sea.


Coastguard Hibiscus operates two Coastguard Rescue Vessels: a 9.5 m Naiad RIB based at Gulf Harbour Marina, and a 7.7 m Sealegs™ amphibious vessel based at Stanmore Bay. Despite being crewed by volunteers (with jobs and families), the boats and their crew are available to respond to any emergency 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

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Marine Assistance

To request help on the water, get in touch with Coastguard Radio via any of the following;

In distress situations

Use VHF Channel 16 or call 111 and ask for Police