Battery problem – 03/11/2018 – 7:57 to 9:15

A boat reported at the North side of Whale Is with a battery problem and was attempting a pull start.  2 boats heard the call and offered to assist.  One boat managed to jump start the vessel which continued back to Whakatane under its own power.  A big thank you to...

Engine problem – 03/06/2018 – 11:10 to 13:30

A boat reported at the North West Reef with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. 1 POB.  An All Stations call was unsuccessful so Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist.  The boat was located and towed safely back to Whakatane.

Engine problem – 03/02/2018 – 10:20 to 4/03/2018

A vessel at White Is reported a gear box problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane.  4 POB.    Whakatane Rescue was launched and proceeded to the scene.Due to the bar conditions the vessel was towed to Whale Is and anchored. With no improvement on the bar, the...

Engine problem – 02/06/2018 – 9:54 to 12:15

A boat reported 10nm East of Kohi Point with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane.  6 POB.  Weather conditions were good with a slight sea and a 5kt wind from the South.  Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist.  The boat was located and towed back to...

Fuel problem – 02/04/2018 – 20:15 to 22:09

A boat reported South East of Whale Is with a fuel problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane.  3 POB.  Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist and the boat was towed back to Whakatane.

Engine problem – 02/04/2018 – 16:36 to 17:50

A boat reported SE of Whale Is with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane.  6 POB.  There was an outgoing tide, 1 meter swell and a 13kt wind from the North.  Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist and the boat was towed back to Whakatane.