Marine Safety

Marine Forecasts   (www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=nzmarine)  

Marine weather forecasts for New Zealand regions.

Coastguard Boating Education   (www.cbes.org.nz)  

A provider of recreational boating courses, with more than 40 core and specialty programmes available for all levels of knowledge and ability. Theoretical and practical courses are available through a network of accredited providers throughout New Zealand.

New Zealand Police : Maritime Unit   (www.police.govt.nz/service/maritime)  

New Zealand Police has two specialist Police Maritime Units, one in Auckland, New Zealands largest city and the other in the capital city of Wellington.

Wind.co.nz   (www.wind.co.nz)  

Up to the minute wind information for windsurfing, surfing, sailing, fishing and diving for the Wellington region. Interactive view of historical and forecast.

Hutchwilco   (www.hutchwilco.co.nz)  

A company making lifejackets, wetsuits and marine safety equipment, available through a network of retailers nationwide.

Marine Weather   (www.marineweather.co.nz)  

New Zealand marine weather reports, plus boating and fishing news. This site provides useful information for both North and South Island beaches, including live beach webcams and seven day marine forecasts.

PowerBoat Centre   (www.powerboatcentre.co.nz)  

Providing quality boats and service. Also offers accessories, they also have one of the largest lifejacket ranges in Christchurch.

Safety & Rescue   (www.safetyandrescue.co.nz)  

Providers of rescue services, risk management, marine safety equipment, industrial safety products, pelican cases and lights, and fire extinguishers. Safety & Rescue can also provide lifeguards and medics at your event.

Safety at Sea   (www.safetyatsea.co.nz)  

Suppliers of marine safety equipment.

RFD New Zealand   (www.rfd.co.nz)  

Marine and aerospace survival systems.

Tel Corporation   (www.telcorp.co.nz)  

MED approved radio certifier, Maritime NZ recognised marine radio surveyors and MED authorised radio examiner. Custom-made solutions for communication requirements including radio frequency allocations, system engineering, installation and equipment; also independent marine radio surveyors nationwide.

Ocean Fun Publishing   (www.ofu.co.nz)  

Providers of tide times pocketbooks, solunar times and tide calendars, essential information for fishers, boaties, surfers and divers.

SwellMap   (www.swellmap.co.nz)  

For advanced marine and surf forecasting, go to SwellMap. They offer seven day forecasts and high resolution regional forecasting of more than 550 points around the country.

Denray Marine   (www.denray.co.nz)  

A marine and aviation safety company established to provide liferaft and lifejacket service to the commercial shipping industry.

Russell Radio   (www.russellradio.org.nz)  

The Bay of Islands Marine Radio Association is a voluntary organisation serving locals and offshore vessels.

Baltic Lifejackets   (www.balticlifejackets.co.nz)  

Supplying Baltic lifejackets in New Zealand. Their research and development has created lifejackets with excellent buoyancy properties, comfort and rapid turning times.

Yacht Lifeline   (www.yachtlifeline.com)  

A complete service dedicated to super yachts providing 24 hour medical assistance, crew training, global re-supply service, evacuation and insurance.

Swell Map   (www.swellmap.com)  

A supplier of marine and surf forecast information, seven days out.

The Gear Shed   (www.thegearshed.com)  

A site for buying and selling of surf lifesaving gear.

Marine Radio New Zealand   (www.marine-radio.co.nz)  

The definitive user's guide to VHF and SSB marine radio stations in New Zealand: channels and frequencies, monitoring times and weather broadcasts. Essential for all vessels and available to purchase online.

Ruakaka SLSP   (www.ruakakalifeguards.co.nz)  

The Web site for this surf lifesaving club.

Surf Life Saving   (www.surfbop.org.nz)  

To prevent death by drowning, especially at beaches and in the sea through the provision of Lifeguard services and programmes of public education.

Stay on Top: Marine Weather Forecasts   (www.stayontop.org.nz)  

Always check the latest marine weather forecast before heading out on the water.

Seabed Mapping   (www.seabed.co.nz)  

Providing accurate, accessible depth data in friendly formats for fishermen.