Battery problem – 01/26/2020 – 17:32 to 21:50

A boat reported by phone 9 kms North of White Is with an electrical problem.The boat could proceed under its own power but Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist and accompanied the stricken vessel back to Whakatane due to the nature of the problem. 

Engine problem – 01/25/2020 – 17:30 to 18:00

A boat reported at the radio masts with an overheating engine and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist and towed the boat back across the Whakatane bar into the harbour.