Guest Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Lucky to have the Otago so close. Whats happening with the canoeist of New Plymouth? He must be going backwards right now!... Link to post Share on other sites
otto 31 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 from RNZN HMNZS OTAGO rescued three sailors from the 11-metre yacht DJANGO II in ferocious seas north of New Zealand last night. At one stage the ship's diver, LT Simon Wasley, leapt into the sea to re-attach a line to the yacht's liferaft so it could be pulled to OTAGO. OTAGO will return to Devonport Naval Base at 10am with the rescued sailors. We are getting photos of the rescue, meanwhile, this link is to a Radio NZ interview with the ship's CO, LT CDR Tim Garvan http://www.radionz.co.nz/audio/player/20140981 Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,211 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 HMNZS Otago was not exactly "in the area" she left Auckland yesterday morning! The AIS system lost contact with her leaving the Hauraki Gulf at about 11:30am.... Well done on the rescue to all concerned! Pleased everyone is safe. Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 197 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Photo here: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/artic ... d=11290328 Link to post Share on other sites
Shagger 0 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Lucky to have the Otago so close. Whats happening with the canoeist of New Plymouth? He must be going backwards right now!... Yes. the kayaker is losing ground every day during the current offshore weather pattern so he is just waiting it out. Sea anchor and snug cabin space. Once it changes back to the forecasted westerly he'll start paddling again. He's already been out there for 3 months so a few more days is nothing. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Anyone know anything about the ketch that was pitch-poled; and crew rescued also? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Few pics of the pick up here https://www.facebook.com/pages/Royal-Ne ... 7342038008 Cheers ,SS Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 50 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Well done Otago, particularly the diver. Amazing.. The video on this morning's news was scary.. Pics courtesy of NZ defence force. Link to post Share on other sites
RushMan 31 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Are they allowed to leave a tracking device on board to facilitate salvage operations? Link to post Share on other sites
JJHG 0 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Why didn't they put a .50 cal round through it and sink it? I'm not being facetious - just assuming the chances of salvage are so slim as to not outweigh the risk of someone hitting it. Happy to be corrected. Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,211 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 On tv1 news tonight Link to post Share on other sites
Marshy 30 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I assume because there is hope they could salvage it? There was a french couple that lost their boat off the north of NZ a few years ago. and the Navy at the time requested the skipper destroyed all the skin fittings to ensure the boat sank... Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 355 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I assume because there is hope they could salvage it?There was a french couple that lost their boat off the north of NZ a few years ago. and the Navy at the time requested the skipper destroyed all the skin fittings to ensure the boat sank... That was Carenza, (sp) Just goes to show if you can pick a Navy to rescue you then the RNZN is among the best Hope Djanjo survives but there will be massive loads on the hull with the rudder swinging off one bearing. She is a sweet boat ! Link to post Share on other sites
John B 106 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 What is the ketch incident mentioned earlier. anything online about that ? Charles had to go back aboard to sink Carenza himself at the request of Maritime NZ IIRC, (or if not MNZ, whatever NZ governmental body was in charge). Link to post Share on other sites
Absolution 7 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 What is the ketch incident mentioned earlier. anything online about that ? http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/About-us/ ... cident.asp Link to post Share on other sites
1paulg 17 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 V sad when a good boat has that fate ...who knows she may stay together long enough to be salvaged - assume there was no sea anchor or rogue out ? Link to post Share on other sites
1paulg 17 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Meant drogue ! Predictive txt can be annoying at times Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Meant drogue ! Predictive txt can be annoying at times rogue fit well. there could be a rouge fisherman out there claiming salvage rights? Link to post Share on other sites
vic008 17 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 You are in your inflatable and being hauled towards the ship, but hang on, she is doing an extreme roll and you're worried about being caught under her. ( which understand was the case) What is the answer? How do you get in close to a rolling rescue ship safely? Link to post Share on other sites
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