Engine problem – 01/17/2019 – 12:44 to 15:20

A boat reported 16 nm north of Kohi Pt with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. Whakatane Rescue 2 was tasked to assist and towed the boat back across the bar into the harbour.

Battery problem – 01/03/2019 – 14:37 to 15:37

A boat reported at the 25m mark off the Ohiwa Motor Camp with a flat battery and requested a tow back into Ohiwa Harbour. An All Stations call resulted in a boat offering to assist. The stricken boat was towed back safely across the Ohiwa Bar. A big thank you to the...

Kayak taking on water. – 12/31/2018 – 9:08 to 9:37

A member of the public reported a kayak 2 km off Thornton was taking on water and a person in the water. An All Stations call resulted in a boat responding. The person and kayak were located and taken back to the shore. A successful result and a big thank you to the...

Mecanical – 12/30/2018 – 9:51 to 10:15

A boat reported it had broken down 1 km off the Whakatane Bar and requested a tow back to Whakatane. Another boat heard the call and offered to assist. The stricken boat was towed safely back into the harbour. A big thank you to the Good Samaritan.