Engine problem – 08/19/2018 – 10:01 to 12:01

A boat reported at White Is with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue 2 was tasked to assist. The skipper managed to get the engine started so Whakatane Rescue 2 followed the boat back to Whakatane.

Medical emergency – 08/12/2018 – 3:45 to 9:45

A commercial fishing boat at Cape Runaway reported a sick crew member and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue 2 was launched and rendezvoused with the vessel. The crew member was taken on board and brought back to a waiting ambulance in Whakatane. He was discharged...

Engine problem – 07/30/2018 – 11:24 to 12:30

A boat reported at the 23m mark off Kohi Pt with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane.  Whakatane Rescue 2 was tasked to assist.  The boat was located and towed safely back into the harbour.

Engine problem – 07/21/2018 – 13:24 to 14:46

A boat reported 5km off the Ohiwa Bar with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane.  An All Stations call resulted in a boat responding.  The stricken vessel was located and towed safely back to Whakatane.  A big thank you to the Good...

Engine problem – 07/21/2018 – 13:07 to 14:55

A boat reported south of Whale Is. with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane.  Whakatane Rescue 2 was tasked to assist.  The boat was located and towed back safely into the harbour.

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...