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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.
Lion Foundation Rescue
Lion Foundation Rescue is a 14.95m foil-assisted catamaran, powered by x2 700hp engines. She is jet-driven and capable of doing up to 38 knots, with a minimum crew level of 4.
Trillian Trust Rescue
Trillian Trust Rescue is a 15.15m monohull, also powered by x2 700hp engines. She is propellor-driven, and has a maximum speed of 33 knots, with a minimum crew level of 4.
Trillian Rescue Alpha
Trillian Rescue Alpha is a 9m Rayglass Protector, powered by x2 225hp outboards. She is capable of doing 43 knots and has a minimum crew level of 3.
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 team members keep our operations running smoothly and our Volunteers supported and on the water.
General Manager
Paul Psaila
Volunteer Master, Instructor
Operations Manager
Mike Parker
Operations and Training Lead
Emma Psaila
Volunteer Master, Instructor
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 and external experts, all united by a shared commitment to guiding our mission and ensuring the safety of our community on the water.