| Date | Title | Teaser | Turnout | Total Volunteer Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 17/08/2019 | Navigation and chart work |
Crew learnt about chart work. They plotted positions and bearings taken while out on the water. |
3 | 6 |
| Thu, 15/08/2019 | MOSS module |
Delivered MOSS module and associated competancies |
7 | 14 |
| Sun, 04/08/2019 | Navigation area famil, Wellington Harbour |
4 x Mana crew with 1 from Wellington spent time on Wellington harbour in MR2.
The mission was to extend our knowledge of the harbour including the marinas, wharf spaces, general charaecteristics, navigation marks and making contact with Beacon Hill Radio (Harbour Masters team)
It was a chilly day but no rain. Crew were properl;y kitted out for the conditions and we spent 5.5 hrs on the water |
4 | 32 |
| Sat, 03/08/2019 | Shakedown test and on-water training session |
We took MR1 out to do a test run to make sure all systems are go to bring it back into service after maintenance. While out and about we circumnavigated Mana Island, ran some MOB drills and did a navigation excercise into Titahi Bay. All systems check out. |
3 | 9 |
| Date | Title | Teaser | Turnout | Total Volunteer Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 27/07/2019 | MR2: Trainee group |
The session carried out the following exercises; CQM in the marina, docking vessel in berths pier B to E - obtaining accurate GPS locations of navigational markers in the Pauatahanui arm of the harbour - mooring to buoys - practice setting up alongside tow on two yachts – exercise sector search patterns between Titahi Bay and Mana Island – shore line search from Titahi Bay to Rocky Bay MOSS drills: MOB – engine failure – anchoring – medical emergency – alongside towing - anchoring - fire. DPA Trevor Burgess |
7 | 56 |
| Thu, 25/07/2019 | Seamanship theory 1 |
Seamanship theory assesment part 1 |
3 | 7.5 |
| Tue, 23/07/2019 | CRV fam and intro to chartplotter and firepump |
CRV fam with monthly check of MR2. Intro to chartplotter functions and use of firepump. Firepump operated and then flushed out. Sprayed with Inox and stored in container |
5 | 15 |
| Sat, 20/07/2019 | Advanced helm training |
Advanced manoeuvring between the bridge piles with a strong outgoing tide. Training to work in close quarters to other objects whilst maintaining a safe distance, while the current is trying to push you into things! Also learned a new excercise on the pole moorings to test helm, bow line handling, stern line handling and effective communications between all crew members. |
3 | 12 |
| Sun, 14/07/2019 | New crew In Water Safety |
Pool session, PFD's entry to water, liferaft, safety |
10 | 35 |
| Sun, 14/07/2019 | Crew induction |
induction for 2 new crew |
3 | 6 |
| Sat, 13/07/2019 | MR2: Trainee group |
The session began with a discussion on the stability of RHIB vessels, the theory and practical implications of capsize. |
7 | 56 |
| Wed, 10/07/2019 | New Induction Crew Personal Safety and Marine SAR |
9 crew attended the training at the CCR office
Modules worked through were personal Sfetry leading to an in water safety session at the p0ol Marine SAR which decribes the NZ search and rescue system andwho is responsible for which level of response |
9 | 22.5 |
| Tue, 09/07/2019 | Tuesday night Training |
Left Mana Marina up Porirua Harbour. Stopped at each lateral mark past pole moorings and took sightings, GPS position off GPS unit and transferred to chart. 15 Knot Northerly, half moon moderate sea, nearly low tide (20.22hrs) |
7 | 24.5 |
| Sat, 06/07/2019 | MR2 Training in adverse weather helm and manouvreing on a tow line |
3 crew went out in dismal weather to work through some tow and helm problems working a boat on a taut line, repositioning the CRV on a taut line, working with wind and current. Operating in restricted navigation channel |
3 | 9 |
| Thu, 04/07/2019 | Crew night and general overview |
To support nat Volunteer Week we were donated food by subway We introduced the Committee and handed out some well deserved certificates Regional Ops manager gave an overview of need for SOPs and how we as a unit need to evolve It was a good event and the crew are keen to repeat on a regular basis every 4-6 weeks. It will be good to to have a common focus each time and possibly food. |
28 | 56 |
| Thu, 04/07/2019 | Crew night and general overview |
To support nat Volunteer Week we were donated food by subway We introduced the Committee and handed out some well deserved certificates Regional Ops manager gave an overview of need for SOPs and how we as a unit need to evolve It was a good event and the crew are keen to repeat on a regular basis every 4-6 weeks. It will be good to to have a common focus each time and possibly food. |
28 | 56 |
| Tue, 02/07/2019 | Tuesday night Training |
Carried out all MOSS Drills Fire, MOB x 2, collision, capsize, anchoring, steering failure, grounding, abandon ship, medical. loss of power/ propusion, spillage |
6 | 18 |
| Date | Title | Teaser | Turnout | Total Volunteer Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 22/06/2019 | MR2: Training group |
MR2: Saturday training group: Anchoring and Search patterns: |
5 | 35 |
| Wed, 19/06/2019 | Advanced helm training |
Running through some training for one of the crew members who is preparing for her advanced helming endorsement. Tonight we ran close quarter manouvres in the marina before getting tasked by the Harbour Master to assist with something in Onepoto Harbour. Other crew spent time on the nav station and did rope work whilst coming alongside, calling distances, etc. |
5 | 10 |
| Mon, 17/06/2019 | Induction sessio |
induction for 2 new crew |
3 | 6 |
| Wed, 12/06/2019 | Advanced Helm and Navigation/Radar training |
MR1 was used to develop advanced helm skills and Navigation/Radar work. The training started with speed and manouvreing practise, then went into manourvering in confined areas at moderate speed to develop hand / eye and situational awareness. As dusk fell a strobe ligh on a dan buoy was used to develop night pick up skills. MR1 transited back to base using radar navigation, refueled and then some slow speed work inside the marina
|
6 | 21 |
| Sat, 08/06/2019 | Crew induction |
5 new prospective crew given site tour and induction paperwork. Visit to MR1 and MR2 |
6 | 18 |
| Sat, 08/06/2019 | On Scene Coordination workshop New Plymouth |
3 crew from CG Mana attended this On Scene Coordination workshop run by staff from the Rescue Coordination Centre The day covered information flow, reviews and case studies, good practise guideance and finished with a small tabletop exercise where multiple site and search coordination was required. A good day of learning |
3 | 24 |
| Tue, 04/06/2019 | Search Tecniques - Theory |
Theory Search techniques in Coastguard hut |
6 | 18 |
| Date | Title | Teaser | Turnout | Total Volunteer Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 26/05/2019 | MR2: Trainee group - Senior Crew Assessment |
Mr 2 - Senior crew practical assessment evaluation - Kate work through the assessment syllabus as directed by James Pinchin (Regional CG Instructor). Kate successfully completed her assessment and was awarded Senior Crew status. UTO to complete process with interview. DPA Doug Clark |
5 | 25 |
| Sat, 25/05/2019 | MR2: Trainee group |
Mr 2 - Senior crew practical pre-assessment evaluation - Kate work through the assessment syllabus This covered CQM, anchoring, MOSS, navigation, towing, and leadership capabilities. Mr1 - demonstrate compatancies in radar and navigation instrument use. DPA Trevor Burgess |
6 | 48 |
| Tue, 21/05/2019 | Tuesday night Training |
MR2. investigated moving vessel in marina. Decided that wind gusts too strong and aborted. Talked through and practised route and using wind to enter berth. Went down every pier and identified vessels of interest Doug Clark DPA. Used portable Trackplus unit. no track was shown other than start and shutdown Unit in pocket |
7 | 21 |
| Thu, 16/05/2019 | Rod Hall 5 year Master re assessment |
5 Year Master re assessment as per ISC assessment guidelines |
5 | 20 |
| Tue, 14/05/2019 | Tuesday day training |
Close quarters manouvering practice Anchoring practice Man overboard pickup practice on rough water at Mana Bar. Mana Bar assessment Search assett assessment Helming practice in strong wind and on Mama bar |
2 | 11 |
| Fri, 10/05/2019 | Friday Master 5 year pre-assessment |
Scenario of yacht with MOB. Paper chart work then GPS plotter chart work. Moss drills, fire, collision, abandon ship, MOB, medical Alongside tow raft up. Rough water high speed training. Chartplotter plotting waypoints and routes |
3 | 27 |
| Tue, 07/05/2019 | Tuesday search training |
Search patterns executed - Expanding square, Sector, creeping line MOSS MOB full drill Anchoring exercise CQM in marina |
2 | 13 |
| Mon, 06/05/2019 | Monday Helm training |
MR2 helming training and practice. CQM marina. High speed handling outer hbr area. Rough water handling Mana Island Bridge area. MOB pickup practice both drift on and upwind approach MOB pickup pracrtice in rough water on bridge
|
2 | 14 |
| Sun, 05/05/2019 | Sunday Operational crew assessment |
Operational crew assessment for 2 crew members, both passed |
4 | 20 |
| Sat, 04/05/2019 | Saturday Training - Operational assessment preparation |
Preparation for operational crew assessment (Zane and Alan) Detailed examination of all MR2 equipment, what where and how to use. Moss drills, MOB, Fire, Abandon Ship. CQM in marina, helm with wheel, split throttles and both. Rope work and alongside tow (done for real with 25 foot yacht "Antipodean Searcher" who lost outboard motor over the side and needed a tow back into marina) |
5 | 50 |
| Thu, 02/05/2019 | Thursday Night Training |
Night time helming by compass and reference points. Night navigation and pilotage. Night familiarisation Night time anchoring exercise in Hongoeka Bay, 5 meter depth 25 meter rode. Checked position with transits and GPS Helm practice coming alongside all crew |
5 | 25 |
| Wed, 01/05/2019 | Wednesday night training |
Night time navigation and familiarisation. |
2 | 9 |
| Date | Title | Teaser | Turnout | Total Volunteer Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 28/04/2019 | Sunday training CQM |
CQM in marina with 23-30 knots In and out of marina berths stern and bow to. Holding station on pole. Holding station in strong wind area between poles. Twin controls getting in and out of above plus normal steering plus using combination of both methods. Recovered lifejacket blown away from a yacht manouvering in the marina and having trouble with control. Returned lifejacket to yacht underway. |
3 | 15 |
| Sat, 27/04/2019 | Saturday Training |
Chris Reid held a radio commes training session before departure Mr2 close quarters handling, coming alongside marina berths no touch. search patterns (Sector Search). MOB pickups Single engine manouvering in marina into berths forward and astern. High speed handling, MOSS medical drill. Kate asessed Alan on CRV Handling. |
6 | 48 |
| Wed, 24/04/2019 | Wednesday night training - Night Navigation |
Paper Navigation exercises using night visible targets GPS chartplotter route creation and helm following.tram lines of route with course changes Area familiarisation for night navigation. |
3 | 12 |
| Mon, 22/04/2019 | Monday night training |
Night time familiarisation of lights and land features Paper chart exercise to find safe route onto leads if visibility poor and nav system down. |
2 | 8 |
| Sun, 21/04/2019 | Sunday training |
Moss drills all 10 both table top and on MR2 Also close quarters manouvering in marina |
3 | 27 |
| Sat, 20/04/2019 | MR1 Area familiarisation - Assess the assesors |
The sessions aims: 1. Coastguard Instructors Kate & Chris R completion of assesment modules using Operational trainees Zane & Alans practical knowlage of the local area - 2. Chris D had helm time for the duration of the training period - 3. The session was splilt between paractical and classroom based periods - 4. Trainee operational crew completed sections of the practical samanship sections of their log books. T Burgess was on site checking the TrackPlus power supply Rod Hall acted as DPD |
7 | 56 |
| Wed, 03/04/2019 | MR1 night navigation and helm |
3 crew went though electronic navigation and helm work GPS/RADAR, visual navigation Helm, visibility, arc of view (helm) 360 scans, close quarters in the marina, fuel berth, deliberate grounding on a beach, navigation channel and lights |
3 | 9 |
| Tue, 02/04/2019 | Tuesday night Training |
Launched Mana Rescue II Area familiarisation and helming. Went to Titahi Bay, Identified night way points within Bay. Went to the Bridge between mana and mainland and looked for lighthouses lights and identified. Looked at night reference points to line up bar and entering marina. Practiced split helm and berthing |
3 | 9 |
| Date | Title | Teaser | Turnout | Total Volunteer Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 30/03/2019 | MR2: Operational trainee group |
MR2: Operational trainee group:0800 - 0900: Navigation markers and there uses - Session lead Kate - Identification and use of navigation markers & lights. 0900 - 1700: Area Familiarisation assessment/ helm/MOSS drills - the primary aim of the session was to test Alan & Zane's local area knowledge using traditional & electronic navigation and coastal pilotage techniques from Pukerua Bay to Ohau point. |
4 | 36 |
| Thu, 28/03/2019 | MR2 Night training |
MR2 -Trainee Operational Crew: session activities were as follows: 1. area familiarisation - 2. night observation techniques, visual, night vision scopes - 3. coastal pilotage techniques at night - 4. shore line search techniques from Green Point to Titahi Bay - 5. anchoring DPA T Farmer |
6 | 18 |
| Wed, 27/03/2019 | Night time navigation and helm |
MR1 night navigation between marina and Karehana Bay. Night helming in swell and close quarter manouerving |
4 | 16 |
| Tue, 19/03/2019 | Tuesday night Training |
Navigation exercise into Titahi Bay using radar only. Performed a few emergency procedures on the way, including:
|
6 | 21 |
| Mon, 18/03/2019 | Training the trainer |
Kate ran two training sessions for new volunteers as part of her Instructor training. FIrst of all, she ran them through a vessel startup/familiarisation session to get them familiar with getting the vessel ready to go to sea and familiarise them with all the safety systems. She then ran them through a second session of Stop, Asses, Plan (SAP) by approaching multiple vessels that were moored up in the channel and running the inductees through the process of identifying hazards and key items/considerations when approaching another vessel as part of a rescue operation. |
7 | 31.5 |
| Mon, 18/03/2019 | In-water Survival |
An in-water session with 5 crew members to assess their ability to fit and use the correct safety gear, including wet-weather gear and PFDs. The participants had to jump into the water, tread water for 5 minutes, swim 50m, demonstrate the HELP procedure (floating in the featol position to conserve energy/heat) and board the CRV from the water. |
8 | 12 |
| Tue, 12/03/2019 | Night-time navigation and area familiarisation |
We did some navigation excercises with new crew on the chart plotter and radar, plus a new helmsman. This took us around and into Titahi Bay, to Green Point, across to Mana Island to find the club moorings and DOC station. Then back to base with a couple of emergency drills thrown in on the way, including Medical Emergency and Fire. |
6 | 27 |
| Sat, 09/03/2019 | Saturday morning training |
Today's training session involved multiple sessions on both vessels:
|
10 | 45 |
