Rent a lifejacket

Bookings must be made in advance by contacting the team on 0800 BOATIE (262 843), press option 2, or email [email protected]. Coastguard members get $10 off the standard rental fee, just show us your card or give us your membership details when you pick up the lifejackets.

Please note that the Auckland Marine Rescue Centre (AMRC) is currently closed to the public. Lifejacket rental is currently only offered from the AMRC if booked in advance. Check out the conditions of hire below.

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Payment and conditions of hire

• All lifejackets must be picked up and dropped off from the Coastguard headquarters at the Auckland Marine Rescue Centre, Mechanics Bay, Auckland (see map above) at a previously agreed time.
• Payment can be made by cash, Eftpos or credit card at the time of collection.
• We will take a copy of your drivers license as protection against damage of lifejackets.
• Late return will incur an additional charge.
• Responsibility: The hirer agrees to wear the lifejacket in the approved safe manner. Coastguard representatives can show you how to wear them safely and properly before hire commences. The lifejacket will be safely and carefully stored when it's not being worn. Coastguard accepts no responsibility for the use and efficiency of the equipment.
• Ownership: The lifejacket remains the property of Coastguard at all times.
• Hireage fees: The full fee will be paid prior to uplifting the lifejacket. Any damages or cleaning charges will be paid for at the time of return depending on the condition of the lifejacket.
• Returns: The hirer will return the lifejacket to the place of hire promptly on completion of the rental period. The lifejacket must be clean and dry; if used in salt water, it must be rinsed and dried thoroughly.