Engine problem – 06/11/2017 – 9:40 to 10:50

At 0940hrs a boat at the 15m mark off Kohi Pt reported an engine problem and requested a tow: 3 POB.  Sea conditions were good with no swell and a 5kt wind from the SW.  Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist after completing the previous tow.  A successful tow back to...

Flat battery – 06/10/2017 – 12:03 to 12:54

At 1203hrs a boat reported East of Whale Is at the 35m mark with a flat battery requesting a jump start: 2POB.  An “All Stations” call resulted in a vessel responding.  Sea conditions were good with a low swell and a SW wind of 10kts.   A successful jump...

Engine problem – 06/09/2017 – 11:28 to 12:02

At 1128hrs a jetski reported an engine problem 200m off Kohi Pt, requesting a tow.: 2Pob.  An “All Stations” call resulted in a vessel responding.  Sea conditions were good with a low swell and a 10kt wind from the SW.  A successful tow back to Whakatane...