CRV "Whakatane Rescue II" was built in 2011 to replace the previous Coastguard Rescue Vessel "Whakatane Rescue".
| Built | November 2011 |
| Length | 10 metre RHIB |
| Beam | 3.2 metres |
| Laden weight | 5.5 tonnes |
|
2 Yamaha 300 HP Outboards Top speed |
600 HP 47 knots |
| Crusing speed | 24 Knots @ 61 Litres/hour |
| Fuel capacity | 600 + 50 reserve litres |
| Endurance | 10.5 hours @ 24 knots |
Equipment
- 3 vhf radios with 4 station mics, 2, handheld vhf radios
- 2, 14 inch and 1, 12 inch Raymarine hybrid touch display screens
- 1, 5 inch data monitor
- 48 mile digital HD radar 4kw
- Life tag man overboard system
- Tracplus vessel tracking at HQ plus RCCNZ
- AIS transponder system
- Auto pilot
- Deck camera
- Remote search lights
- First aid equipment
- Oxygen, Defibrilator
- Back board
- 12 ton tow ropes and bridle
- Toilet
- 4 station seating, 2 rear facing seats
- 6, Baltic offshore life vests equipped with plb’s and strobe lights
Volunteer Crew Members
If you are interested in helping out as a volunteer crew member on the CRV, please register your expression of interest.
