Our first vessel was an old RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institute) lifeboat imported from the UK. In 2009 Coastguard New Zealand, with funding from Lottery Grants Board, purchased a 12m Protector vessel which had greater speed and ability. This was replaced in 2016 with a 14.6m Naiad vessel purchased from Coastguard Auckland.
In recognition of the support of Talley's who provide fuel to power our vessels they are all re-named ‘Ivan Talley Rescue’. We operate from the Talley Marine Rescue Centre which we share with our local Surf Life Saving club.
