At 1329hrs a boat was seen off the Whakatane bar, drifting to the NW. Attempts to contact the boat were unsuccessful so an All Stations call was made. A boat responded and proceeded to the stricken vessel. The vessel had lost power and requested a tow back to...
At 1314hrs a boat 4km North of Westend, Ohope reported an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. 2 POB. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist. Sea conditions were poor with a 15-22kts wind from the NW. The boat was located but due to the bar...
At 1115hrs a boat at the 25m mark off Westend, Ohope, reported an electrical problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. 2 POB. An All Stations call resulted in a boat responding. Sea conditions were good with a 14kt wind from the NW. Both boats arrived safely...
At 0936hrs a boat in Boulder Bay at Whale Is reported an electrical problem, requesting assistance. 3 POB. An unsuccessful All Stations call resulted in Whakatane Rescue launching. Sea conditions were excellent with a 4-5kt wind from the SSW and no swell. The boat...
At 1039hrs a boat NW of Whale Is reported an engine problem, requesting assistance. 5 POB. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist. Sea conditions were good with no swell and a 9kt Easterly wind. The boat was taken under tow and both vessels arrived safely back in...
