About
Rescue Zone – The app for all water enthusiasts
The Rescue Zone app is an essential tool for safe coastal navigation. With just a few taps, users can activate the app, input their journey details, and instantly alert the local boating community and rescue centres in case of an emergency, ensuring swift and tailored assistance thanks to the app's geolocation and comprehensive data repository.
Mission statement
What sets this app apart?
Rescue Zone isn't just about emergencies, it's about building a supportive community of mariners. Users can offer various levels of assistance to nearby vessels, fostering a spirit of mutual aid and camaraderie. We aim to build a connected network of water enthusiasts who look out for one another, support life-saving services, and contribute to sustainable and responsible water recreation.
Our goals are to:
- Ensure the safety and well-being of people enjoying water-based activities, with a platform that connects users with emergency services and fellow water enthusiasts.
- Reduce the number of preventable accidents and fatalities on lakes and seas.
- Create a supportive and informed community of water enthusiasts who can connect with and support each other.
- Put a safety tool in everyone's pocket to complement and enhance the work of emergency response services.
Finally, Rescue Zone is designed with a passion for water sports at heart. We aim to share that feeling, with features that help you enjoy the sea and everything it has to offer.
Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a water sports enthusiast, Rescue Zone has your back, making every water adventure safer and more enjoyable for everyone. Request a demo to see the future of maritime safety and connectivity, and the confidence of knowing help is always just a tap away.
Meet the team
Re-inventing community and safety at sea
We are a mobile app company based in Kāpiti, New Zealand and Marseille, France. Rescue Zone is the first social network for boaties. In case of trouble at sea every minute counts: with Rescue Zone, a Search & Rescue operation becomes just a Rescue.
Jérôme Daste
New Zealand Director & Chief Technical Officer
Jérôme has been in the software industry for over 20 years and has been boating in New Zealand for a decade. Having experienced a breakdown at sea, he had the idea to use his knowledge of both mobile technology and recreational fishing to develop the ultimate app that anyone with a mobile could use.
Angelo Firman
Lead Developer
Angelo is a software engineer with almost 10 years of experience. His wealth of expertise across all areas of mobile technology made him the ideal candidate to lead the Rescue Zone project on Android and iPhone.
New Zealand & France
From Kāpiti to the Mediterranean
Rescue Zone was developed by a team split between New Zealand and France. In New Zealand, the app is trusted by the FISH Safety Foundation. In France, it is trusted by respected organisations including Pôle Mer Méditerranée, Cabesto and Crosscall, and the team has presented Rescue Zone to boaties at a French boat show.
See Rescue Zone in action. #rescuezone
Rescue Zone provides boaties with safety and community at sea, with simpler, faster and smarter ways to communicate. Request a demo and the team will walk you through the app.