Coastguard Riverton shed manager Tim West says recreational boaties in the south are safety conscious and own the right gear. Southland coastguards say a dramatic drop in call outs in the past two years is down to boaties’ having a higher awareness of safety. Since early 2018, Coastguard Riverton has responded to 14 call outs, the organisation’s shed manager and media liaison officer Tim West said. READ MORE:* Southland boaties well behaved during holiday period* Coastguard Riverton president heading to Buckingham Palace for Prince Charles' birthday* Riverton Coastguard rescue jet skiers in Foveaux StraitHe believed health and safety notices on different media platforms from Maritime New Zealand, Environment Southland, regional harbourmaster and coastguards were effective. The health and safety training courses for coastguards were more intense now than ever before, West said.

Source: Stuff August 23, 2020 03:56 UTC