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IN AN EMERGENCY:
VHF 16
*500
Our Mission:
Saving lives at sea
Our Vision:
That with our support, everyone can enjoy Aotearoa New Zealand's waters safely and with confidence.
Our Fleet
Coastguard Auckland owns, maintains and operates three 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.
How did we begin?
Auckland Coastguard began in 1934 and was run smoothly with mostly Private Rescue Vessels (PRV's) until the early 2000's. Between 1934 and 2013, there were approximately 286 PRV's, with Kyrenia being the last in 2013.
In the 90's, we began having dedicated rescue vessels (starting with Rescue Alpha) and built our first 'heavy' in 2004 - Lion I. The original Auckland Coastguard has now been split into 9 units around the Hauraki Gulf, each contributing towards the same goal.
Our Team
Meet the team at Auckland Coastguard! Our staff includes two full time members who keep our operations running smoothly, along with two part-time staff who bring their expertise and passion to support us.
Operations Manager
Luke McCarthy
Volunteer Skipper, Duty Officer, SAR Coordinator
Accounting Services
Lynne Jacobsen
Volunteer Crew
Operations and Training Coordinator
Emma Psaila
Volunteer Crew, Instructor
Fundraiser
Alex Balfour
Part-time
Our Board
Our board is made up of passionate volunteers who bring a wealth of experience and dedication to our organisation. The board is a diverse mix of Coastguard crew members as well as external professionals, all united by a shared commitment to guiding our mission and ensuring the safety of our community on the water.
Charlotte Robertson
President
Kim Conner
Board Member
Regan Tullett
Associate Board Member
Paul Field
Vice President
Chris Fairbairn
Board Member
Michael Curd
Associate Board Member
Andrew Robertson
Treasurer
Brett Huntley
Board Member