Fuel problem – 06/13/2020 – 15:47 to 17:17

A vessel 1nm south of Whale Is reported that they had run out of fuel. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist and delivered fuel out to the boat. Whakatane Rescue then accompanied the boat back safely to Whakatane. 

Engine problem – 05/30/2020 – 10:59 to 12:06

A jetski rider outside the Opotiki Bar reported motor problems and requested assistance. The call was heard by another vessel who offered to help. The jetski was located and towed safely back across the Opotiki Bar. A big thank you to the Good Samaritan. 

Fuel problem – 05/19/2020 – 8:32 to 8:59

A boat off Kohi Pt reported a fuel problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue was launched and proceeded to the scene. The vessel was able to start the engine and returned safely to Whakatane with Whakatane Rescue monitoring progress following them safely...

Fuel problem – 03/22/2020 – 11:45 to 14:45

A boat reported 25nm North of Kohi Pt with a fuel pump problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked to assist, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.