A call was received by Maritime Radio on Ch 16 from a boat with 2POB on fire and sinking 18nm North of Whakatane, Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the stricken vessel and brought the 2 POB back safely to Whakatane.
A boat with 2POB reported at Whale Is with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the boat and towed it safely back across the bar.
A boat reported at the Western end of the Mussel Farm with a flat battery and requested a jump start. A Good Samaritan offered to help but couldn’t get the engine started. The Good Samaritan didn’t have enough fuel to tow the stricken vessel back to...
A boat with 4POB reported at Coastlands with an engine problem and requested assistance. Conditions were good with a gentle breeze and a slight sea. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it back to Whakatane.
A boat off Coastlands with 4 POB requested a tow back to Whakatane due to loss of power. Conditions were good with a light breeze and a slight sea. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed the vessel back safely to Whakatane.
A call was received from police of a person from a kayak in the water off Murphy’s Motor Camp at Matata. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and proceeded to the area. In the meantime, a boat had heard an All Stations call made by Whakatane Coastguard. and had the...
