Fuel problem – 07/21/2018 – 12:59 to 14:55

A boat reported at the Eastern end of Whale.Is. with a fuel problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane.  An All Stations call resulted in a boat responding.  The stricken vessel was located and both boats arrived safely back in the harbour.  A big thank you to the...

Battery problem – 07/13/2018 – 11:53 to 15:20

A boat reported at the Raurimus with a battery problem and requested assistance.  Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist.  The boat was located and given a jump start.  Both boats arrived safely back in the harbour.

Engine problem – 07/06/2018 – 14:08 to 17:30

A boat reported off Hawai with an engine problem and requested a tow into Opape.  An unsuccessful All Stations resulted in Whakatane Rescue being tasked to assist.  The boat was located and towed into Opape.

Overdue kayak – 07/04/2018 – 9:45 to 10:05

The Police reported an overdue kayak fishing off Murphy’s Beach at Matata.  There was a boat in the vicinity that offered to search for it.  The kayak was located making it’s way back to the beach where it arrived safely.  A big thank you to the Good...

Boat taking on water – 06/30/2018 – 13:45 to 15:50

A boat was reported by a member of the public to be taking on water.  An All Stations call resulted in numerous boats responding.  However due to language difficulties and no GPS there was a problem obtaining the boat’s position.  This was finally achieved by...

Engine problem – 06/09/2018 – 14:40 to 15:20

A boat reported off West End Ohope with an engine problem and requested assistance.  An All Stations call resulted in a boat responding.  The striken vessel was located and towed back to Whakatane.  A big thank you to the Good Samaritan