NELSON COASTGUARD
SITE 42
Coastguard Nelson looks out for the safety of every person in the wider Tasman Bay area, from the northern tip of D'Urville Island, to Farewell Spit, and beyond.
At sea anything can go wrong in a very short period of time and often when weather conditions begin to deteriorate rapidly. The nature of rescues varies greatly – over the past 12 months Nelson Volunteer Coastguard has been called out for the following types of events:
Flare sightings
Vessels overturned & people in the water
Fire at sea
Urgent medical emergencies
Breakdowns of many different kinds (please do check the state of your engine starting battery and also your starter motor). Mostly, breakdowns result in a tow back to port
Assisting the New Zealand Police and other emergency services.
It's good to know that when you need us – We'll be there.
