Engine fire – 28/12/2025 1138 to 1238 (45)

A boat off Waiotahi Sands reported an engine fire. Whakatane Rescue II dropped the tow it was doing and responded. The problem was a hose on the engine. Whakatane Rescue II towed the vessel back to Whakatane.

Engine problem – 28/12/2025 1044 to 1345 (44)

A boat reported at the Western end of the Opotiki mussel farm with an engine problem. Conditions were good with a calm sea and a light Southerly wind.  Whakatane Rescue II was launched and located the vessel. Then a boat off Waiotahi Sands reported an engine fire so...

Engine problem – 27/12/2025 1500 to 1530 (42)

A boat with 2 POB reported outside the Whakatane Bar with an engine problem and requested a tow back across the bar. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed the vessel into the river.