Coastguard Hawke's Bay


A legal requirement for all users of Marine VHF Radio.

Aim: To teach correct Marine VHF Radio procedures.
Duration: 6 Hours.
Learning Options: Tutorials.
Prerequisites: None.
Check out Coastguard Boating Education for current costs

Modules:

1. Principles of Maritime Radio Communications.

2. Distress, Urgency & Safety Communications Procedures.

3. Protection of Distress Frequencies and Avoidance of False Distress Alerts.

4. Obligatory Procedures and Practices.

5. Certification Requirements.

 

If you would like to enrol in a Maritime VHF Radio Operators course click here to register online.

More information can be found at the Coastguard Boating Education Service website.

Upcoming Events

Annual Boat Checks 2023/2024

Hawke’s Bay Volunteer Coastguard will be conducting annual boat checks at venues and dates as below:

HBSFC
Saturday 30th Sept and Sunday 1st Oct 0800 – 1200 hrs
Opening Day is Saturday 7th Oct

Clifton Marine
Saturday 7th October 0800 - 1030 hrs 
Sunday 15th October 0830 – 1030 hrs
Opening Day is Saturday 21st Oct

For moored boats – please contact Peter Boshier (Mobile 0274 427805), or John Flett (Mobile 0274319454) 

Inspections also available at Coastguard Headquarters, 704 Meeanee Quay, Westshore: Wednesday evenings: 1700-1900hrs

FREE inspections for coastguard members

Sponsors & Supporters

Bayleys - Sponsor of Coastguard Hawke's Bay Napier Port - Sponsor of Coastguard Hawke's Bay
The Southern Trust - Sponsor of Coastguard Hawke's Bay The Lion Foundation - Sponsor of Coastguard Hawke's Bay
Eastern & Central Community Trust - Sponsor of Coastguard Hawke's Bay Hastings District Council - Sponsor of Coastguard Hawke's Bay
Napier City Council - Sponsor of Coastguard Hawke's Bay 
Infinity Foundation - Sponsor of Coastguard Hawke's Bay  

Coastguard Hawke's Bay

Coastguard Hawke's Bay Operations & Education Centre:
704 Meeanee Quay, Napier 4110, NZ.  Phone: 06 834 1345  Email: info@hawkesbaycoastguard.co.nz   www.hawkesbaycoastguard.co.nz