Better search and rescue efficiencies and a safer coastguard operation could be achieved if the design and type of vessels assigned to individual coastguard units are compatible with the conditions they are more likely to operate in and easily integrate with other search and rescue resources available locally and nationally.
It is recommended that the Chief Executive of The Royal New Zealand Coastguard Inc review the coastguard fleet with a view to achieving standardization of design, suitability for likely operating conditions and the best fit with other search and rescue resources both locally and nationally.
