Coastguard Hawke's Bay

09/05/2026

Hi All

We are going through a refurbishment of our vessel, focusing on replacing our engines. Both engines are still in active service and running well. They can be sold together or separately.

Please see our trademe posting or pass onto anyone who may be interested in purchasing.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/boats-marine/parts-accessories/engine-parts/listing/5919435644?fbclid=IwY2xjawRrho5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7G5TGNmCBcNIx-AeAAXouVN7mpAbOr-VueP4FwZW-qg4ihctl1K5qh74KTew_aem_isIh3H-4_5gHY6dXnYDD3w

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05/05/2026

Kia ora folks, well we have had quite a busy 24 hours.
Yesterday there was a tow from the Cape area and then late last night we were informed of a launch with mechanical issues about 18 miles east of Ocean Beach. Due to the distance we needed to top up our fuel tanks. Whenever we undertake a long-distance tasking, we undertake a quick fuel calculation to ensure we have enough fuel plus an adequate safety margin.

Fortunately, McFall Fuel were happy to oblige with a very late-night fuel top up, it was literally midnight. Thanks folks it was really appreciated.

While we were travelling towards the vessel, they were able to jury rig a temporary repair and managed to come into Napier under their own power. It meant that the Coastguard team could get into bed a lot earlier than we had expected.

And then this afternoon we assisted an other vessel with mechanical issues.

Stay safe.

Henry
Coastguard Hawke's Bay

04/05/2026

Kia ora folks

Late afternoon we received a call for assistance from a vessel with mechanical issues just off the Cape. With very little wind and flat seas it was a very straight forward assist.

Stay safe.

Henry, Coastguard Hawke's Bay

30/04/2026

Kia ora folks

This afternoon we assisted a team from Wildbase Hospital release a juvenile toroa/albatross. The toroa certainly made its feelings clear when it was removed from the transport cage. Once in the water though it was away.

Stay safe.

Henry
Coastguard Hawke's Bay

22/04/2026

Kia ora folks

We are receiving reports of a large number of logs in the Hawke Bay area. The recent very heavy rain has obviously caused a number of logs to come down the rivers and they are now in the sea. Coupled with the strong offshore winds the logs will be literally all over Hawke Bay. Please take extra care if you are out and about on the water, especially at night.

Stay safe.

Henry
Coastguard Hawkes Bay

22/04/2026

Kia ora folks

last night we carried out a flare training session, we set off an orange hand smoke, red handheld and 3 parachute flares. Before carrying out the training we have quite a list of organisations to inform so that they know it is a training exercise and not a vessel in distress. I have combined video from Celia Knowles and a crew member onshore.

Stay safe.

Henry
Coastguard Hawkes Bay.

22/04/2026

Kia ora folks

Just a quick heads up we are doing some flare handling training tonight off Westshore tonight. We will be letting off 3 parachute, 1 red hand flare and 1 orange hand smoke flare between 6:30pm amd 7pm.

It is all part of our ongoing crew training program.

Stay Safe

Henry

14/04/2026

Hi Boaties, this is a great opportunity to upskill.

Henry
Coastguard Hawke's Bay

12/04/2026

Kia ora folks

We would like to reinforce the advice from the emergency agencies for people to stay out of the water.

This afternoon Coastguard Hawke's Bay responded to numerous calls regarding a windsurfer off Westshore/Hardinge Rd area. Fortunately, the person came ashore before we could leave in our rescue vessel, Celia Knowles.

One of our skippers spoke to the person involved and informed him of the concerns. Although he may be experienced, people on the shore did not know that. They saw him fall into the water a number of times and all that was needed was for him to have some equipment failure, quite possible in such extreme conditions and it could have turned very serious, very quickly.

This particular incident involved at least 2 Police vehicles, people from Napier City Council Emergency Management Team plus our Coastguard crew.

A big thankyou to all the people who took the time to report this situation, because they were concerned for his wellbeing.

Our region has quite a way to go before this emergency has finished so please continue to take care. Please stay out of the water and heed the advice of the emergency agencies.

Stay safe

Henry

10/04/2026

Kia ora folks,
No doubt you will be aware of the severe weather warnings in place for Hawke Bay and the rest of the North Island. Please stay update with the latest news from local, regional and national bodies.

https://www.facebook.com/MetService?__cft__[0]=AZZIzgdKgBSEY6BVV7ZktoHLsfiUM9GLbUxRYa1Crb-397zg7fe1QM1aK0VkCM1qcJtUYPhj9wuudLFhK2n65es8XNEdJePWkcbUbpvfvWIwbl5M4dEcEOh1OLOQNQILPslSy9OA-I72IQereb0RYI327xmwqsLCFe8r2zI0skQXLB7GTlDMPGFLXtL5uWIoEFfPJT2hf5ns7EaqPIpKgD2m-A5cRmPRfsvQhg0gI7bspA&__tn__=-]K-R

Specifically, for boaties, no doubt you all know, but it bears reminding, if you have a moored vessel, please take the opportunity during the 'calm before the storm' to check your mooring lines. For trailered boats ensure that they are also secured.

Stay safe

Henry, Coastguard Hawke's Bay

Planning outdoor activities this weekend? Keep up with the latest weather posts from MetService.

29/03/2026

Kia ora folks, on Saturday we gained a new skipper.

Jack had a two hour on-water assessment undertaken by a Coastguard Skipper Assessor. The assessor had Jack complete a number of practical tasks such as setting up a search, undertaking an assist (tow) etc. In addition to the practical assessment Jack had also passed two theory examinations.

Coastguard provides all crew with a comprehensive training program with a mixture of theory sessions and practical on-water training. People can work through a number of levels, deckhand, operational, senior crew or skipper.

All Coastguard skippers have to re-validate their skipper's tickets by undertaking the on-water practical assessment every 5 years. So with my 5-year anniversary coming up I took the opportunity to successfully complete my 5-yearly skipper re-validation.

Stay safe.

Henry
Coastguard Hawke's Bay.
p.s. we used a crew member's boat to help with the assessment, so we took the opportunity to take a different perspective on setting up a tow.