A boat reported 15nm North of Kohi Pt with a mechanical problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. Whakatane Rescue 2 was tasked to assist, located the stricken vessel and towed it safely back across the Whakatane Bar.
A vessel off Omaio Bay reported an engine problem and requested a tow. Whakatane Rescue 2 was dispatched and proceeded to the scene. The vessel was towed safely back into Schoolhouse Bay Te Kaha. Whakatane Rescue 2 returned safely back to Whakatane.
A boat North of Kohi Pt reported a flat battery. Whakatane Rescue 2 was tasked to assist. A battery jump start was successful and both vessels proceeded safely back to Whakatane.
A vessel 7 nm East of White Is reported a fuel leak and requested assistance back to Tauranga. Whakatane Rescue 2 was launched, proceeded to the scene and the vessel was taken under tow. Later the tow-line was passed to next Coastguard vessel and both boats proceded...
A boat reported off the Ohope Golf Course with a flat battery and requested assistance. Another boat heard the call and offered to help. The stricken vessel was towed back to Whakatane. A big thank you to the Good Samaritan.
