Mechanical problem – 7/12/2025 0938 to 1300 (37)

A boat with 3 POB reported North of Whale Is with a mechanical problem and requested assistance. Conditions were good with a slight sea and a 5kt Northerly wind. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the stricken vessel and towed it back to Whakatane.

Medical Emergency – 24/10/2025 2215 to 2235 (35)

The Rescue Coordination Centre tasked Whakatane Rescue II to transfer a sick crew member from a trawler off the Whakatane Bar to shore. Weather conditions were good with a slight sea and light wind. The pick up was successful and Whakatane Rescue II returned to the...

Battery problem – 18/10/2025 1001 to 1225 (33)

A boat reported at the 10nm reef that he was alongside a jet ski that had a battery problem and needed assistance. Conditions were good with a calm sea and a NW wind of 5-8kts. Whakatane Rescue was launched, located the 2 vessels and towed the jet ski back to...