Raise a Mayday
The Rescue Zone Mayday feature is a vital tool for boaties in emergency situations. With just the push of a button, it immediately notifies all other nearby boaties and gives you a speed-dial to the local rescue authorities' distress number (111 in New Zealand, 000 in Australia). It uses your device's GPS to pinpoint your exact location, ensuring a fast response when you need it most.
Distress calls answered
Don’t let an emergency out on the water leave you stranded. Count on Rescue Zone’s Mayday feature to get you the help you need, right away.
Key benefits of the Mayday feature
- Rapid emergency notification to rescue services and other vessels.
- Automatic GPS location, with a mini-map showing shoreline visuals so your position can be identified quickly.
- Instantly communicate the who, where and what to your next of kin, and have the information ready at hand when talking to the Police and/or the local Coastguard.
- Three optional shortcuts: Man overboard, Craft is sinking, Craft on fire.
In a life-threatening situation on the water, every second counts. The Rescue Zone Mayday feature gives boaters a reliable way to summon help quickly and effectively.
2 Steps to Signal a Mayday
Step 1
Signalling a Mayday
- 3 shortcuts: Man overboard, Craft is sinking, Craft on fire
- Confirm life jackets for everyone and whether you are anchored
- Confirm if you have a VHF radio
- Just press ‘CONFIRM’ at any time if every second counts!
Step 2
Waiting for response
Once your signal is logged, the app records everyone in the area who signals to the police that they are willing to help. The app keeps you updated on progress: emergency services instantly have your information and will call you on your VHF, your phone or through the app chat.
- You can call the police directly.
- Use the chat to add information or talk to willing helpers, if the situation allows.
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Request a demo and the Rescue Zone team will walk you through this feature and the rest of the app.