Engine problem – 02/28/2017 – 9:02 to 11:55

At 0902hrs a boat with 1 POB reported at Rungapapa Knoll (24nm N of Whakatane) with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane.Sea conditions were good with a low swell and a N wind of 4kts.Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist.The boat was located at...

Engine problem – 02/28/2017 – 13:38 to 14:10

At 1338hr a boat with 2 POB reported 500m off the Whakatane bar with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane harbour.Sea conditions were good with an outgoing tide no significant swell and a N wind of 9-12kts.An all stations call was made and the boat...

Battery problem – 02/26/2017 – 14:47 to 17:30

At 1447 hrs a boat with 2 POB reported at White Island unable to start the engine and requesting assistance. After an unsuccessful all stations call,  Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist.  Sea conditions were good with an incoming tide and a NNW wind of 10-13 kts....

Engine problem – 02/19/2017 – 10:01 to 11:28

At 1001hrs a member of the public reported receiving a phone call from a boat with 2 POB on the South side of Whale Island with an engine problem and requesting assistance.Sea conditions were good with an incoming tide,a NE wind 7-9 kts and a .5m swell.An All Stations...

Medical Emergency – 02/15/2017 – 21:25 to 22:40

At 2125hrs a 40 ft boat with 5 POB reported north of Whakatane with an unwell crew member and requested assistance to cross the Whakatane Bar.Sea conditions were good with an incoming tide and an ESE wind of 4-6 kts.Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist and located...