Engine problem – 11/28/2019 – 12:49 to 14:10

A boat at the Eastern end of Whale Island reported an engine problem and requested assistance. Another boat heard the call and offered to help.The stricken vessel was towed to just outside the Whakatane bar where Whakatane Rescue was tasked to tow it over the bar back...

Engine problem – 11/05/2019 – 12:16 to 14:45

A boat reported 1 km off the Ohiwa Bar with an engine problem and requested a tow. The call was heard by another boat who offered to help. The stricken vessel was taken under tow back to Whakatane.Whakatane Rescue was tasked to take over the tow. Both vessels crossed...