13/10/2025
A chance for dual disabled vessel towing training.
A few months ago our primary rescue vessel, R301, was returned to us after having its fuel tanks replaced.
During this period of R301's repairs, for a short time we had the use of a replacement vessel, R304.
Naturally R304 would be reassigned elsewhere when R301 was returned to us. But for the couple of days while vessel handovers occurred we had the use of 3 emergency vessels.
We took the very rare opportunity to conduct dual towing exercises.
In this instance 3 of our upcoming skippers were given this chance and each performed the process of,...collection of and placing two DV's under tow at the same time,...releasing both DV's from the tow in correct procedures for safety in the event of an emergency, such as a man overboard or life saving / life in distress situation,...manoeuvring so both DV's don't have a collision under tow,...and safely getting both DV's to a safe port.
With the upcoming better weather, busy boating and fishing activities in the months ahead, this was an extremely valuable flotilla training exercise to assist you when the time comes.
As always be safe out there, call 000 if you need assistance.
VF04, Coast Guard Hastings 👍🏼👍🏼
