Engine problem – 02/27/2019 – 17:34 to 20:15

A boat reported 7.5 nm  North of Whakatane with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. Whakatane Rescue 2 was tasked to assist,located the boat and towed it safely back to Whakatane.

Capsize – 02/17/2019 – 18:11 to 19:11

Maritime NZ received a call from the police of a red flare and a boat capsized on the Thornton Bar. 3 POB. An All Stations call resulted in a boat responding. Whakatane Rescue 2 was also tasked to assist so the responding  boat was stood down The 3 POB made it safely...

Engine problem – 02/16/2019 – 12:58 to 13:33

A boat in Ohiwa Harbour reported an engine problem and requested a tow back to the ramp. Another boat responded to the call and towed the stricken vessel back safely. A big thank you to the Good Samaritan.