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Vessel observed in trouble at Grandfather Rocks

Posted by Mark Presling [1]
Operation Details
Date/Time: 
Mon, 19/03/2012 - 14:30 - 16:00
Operation Type: 
SAROP Cat 1
People Assisted: 
1
Total Volunteer Hours: 
10

Reports of a small boat in trouble around grandfather rocks, observed from shore and observed by police.

TPR intercepted when the boat was returning to shore in poor visibility and moderate chop. It turned out that he hadn't been in distress and was simply out there diving while his boat was anchored up.

Location

41° 4' 54.768" S, 174° 51' 12.5568" E
Resources
Attendees: 
XWD [2]
Rod Hall [3]
CRV's Used: 
CRV Trust Porirua Rescue [4]
Source URL: http://www.coastguardmana.org.nz/operation/20120319/vessel-observed-trouble-grandfather-rocks

Links:
[1] http://www.coastguardmana.org.nz/users/mark-presling
[2] http://www.coastguardmana.org.nz/users/xwd
[3] http://www.coastguardmana.org.nz/users/rod-hall
[4] http://www.coastguardmana.org.nz/crv/crv-trust-porirua-rescue