{"id":640647,"date":"2026-10-25T06:32:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T06:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/640647\/"},"modified":"2026-10-25T06:32:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T06:32:14","slug":"far-north-coastguard-four-fishers-stranded-offshore-spark-100-nautical-mile-mission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/640647\/","title":{"rendered":"Far North Coastguard: Four fishers stranded offshore spark 100-nautical-mile mission"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cBeautiful, beautiful conditions. A lovely night, saw whales and the sea was calm,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"Six Coastguard Houhora volunteers helped get a stranded boat running again before accompanying its occupants safely back to Rangiputa. Photo \/ Coastguard Houhora\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Six Coastguard Houhora volunteers helped get a stranded boat running again before accompanying its occupants safely back to Rangiputa. Photo \/ Coastguard Houhora<\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cOur crew performed exceptionally well. They were very happy to see us and we were able to help them solve their problem.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">The crew delivered fuel and helped get the vessel\u2019s engine running again before accompanying the fishers on the long journey back to Rangiputa.<\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">The operation wrapped up about midnight, more than five hours after the initial call-out.<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"A map showing the lengthy journey undertaken by Coastguard Houhora volunteers to assist boaties stranded off the Far North coast. Image \/ Coastguard Houhora\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>A map showing the lengthy journey undertaken by Coastguard Houhora volunteers to assist boaties stranded off the Far North coast. Image \/ Coastguard Houhora<\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">Gemmell said the distance travelled was \u201cgetting up there\u201d, although lengthy call-outs were not uncommon for the Houhora unit because of its remote location.<\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">He said the stranded vessel was fortunately within New Zealand\u2019s 12-nautical-mile territorial limit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">Gemmell praised the volunteers for their dedication, particularly the young skipper who led the mission with support from more experienced crew members.<\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cI\u2019m very proud of what our crew do and the commitment that we\u2019ve got from them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cIt\u2019s always so good when you get someone home safely.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"Calm seas greeted Coastguard volunteers as they made their way to a stranded vessel near Cape R\u0113inga. Photo \/ Coastguard Houhora\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Calm seas greeted Coastguard volunteers as they made their way to a stranded vessel near Cape R\u0113inga. Photo \/ Coastguard Houhora<\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">With summer approaching, Gemmell urged boaties to ensure their vessels were seaworthy, carry appropriate safety equipment and have reliable communication systems before heading out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cThings do go wrong &#8230; things happen way beyond people\u2019s control with mechanical failures,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cBut the biggest thing is to be prepared.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u201cBeautiful, beautiful conditions. A lovely night, saw whales and the sea was calm,\u201d he said. 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