Engine problem – 08/19/2018 – 10:01 to 12:01

A boat reported at White Is with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue 2 was tasked to assist. The skipper managed to get the engine started so Whakatane Rescue 2 followed the boat back to Whakatane.

Medical emergency – 08/12/2018 – 3:45 to 9:45

A commercial fishing boat at Cape Runaway reported a sick crew member and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue 2 was launched and rendezvoused with the vessel. The crew member was taken on board and brought back to a waiting ambulance in Whakatane. He was discharged...