Engine problem ⁰ – 07/19/2023 – 11:24 to 14:30

A boat reported at the Raurimus with an engine problem.  Unable to lower the engine into the water. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, and provided a screwdriver. The motor was lowered into the water and the vessel proceeded safely back to Whakatane.  

Engine problem. – 07/05/2023 – 9:20 to 10:10

A boat reported off Kohi Pt with an engine problem and requested assistance. Another boat offered to help and towed the vessel back safely across the Whakatane Bar. A big thank you to the good samaritan.

Fuel problem – 06/26/2023 – 12:05 to 14:09

A call was received from a boat near Whale Is with a fuel problem, and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and located the vessel. Fuel was provided, the engine started and Whakatane Rescue II followed the boat back to Whakatane.