A call was received from a boat at Ohiwa of a person in the water off a jetski. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist, picked up the person and returned to Whakatane. A big thank you to the good samaritan.
A boat reported 800m North of the Ohiwa Bar with a fuel problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue was tasked, took some fuel to the boat and escorted it back to Whakatane.
A boat 4nm West of White Is reported an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue was tasked, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.
Information was received about a boat approximately 25nm North of Whakatane with an electrics failure and taking on water. The boats EPIRB was activated and a position received. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist, located the vessel and towed it safely back to...
