CoastguardMana Saving Lives at Sea



Op Big Ben 22102021

Posted by Trevor Farmer
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Operation Details
Date/Time: 
Fri, 22/10/2021 - 21:00 - Sat, 23/10/2021 - 01:00
Operation Type: 
SAROP Cat 1
People Assisted: 
8
Total Volunteer Hours: 
24

Big Ben a 6 metre vessel broke down at Pipinui point after a fishing & diving excursion. Engine would not start. "Sea Patrol" vessel assisted on scene and supplied fuel but engine still would not fire (unknown problem) Big Ben was at anchor and Sea Patrol stood off in support with their tender in the water. MR1 was sent to the scene and started the recovery actions. Big Bens crew was split with 4 on MR1 and 4 remaining on board. Big Ben was towed back to Mana Marina

Location

41° 10' 19.0524" S, 174° 44' 1.5792" E
Vessel Details
Length: 
6.0m
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