A boat was observed broaching on the Whakatane Bar. 1 POB. There was an outgoing tide with a 9-11kts wind from the North. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist, the vessel taken under tow and both boats arrived safely back in the harbour.
A boat reported in the Whakatane River with a fuel problem and requested a tow back to the ramp. Another boat assisted and both vessels arrived safely back at the ramp. A big thank you to the good samaritan.
A boat reported at the Trench with an engine problem and requested a tow. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist. The boat was located and towed back to Whakatane.
A member of the public phoned Coastguard to advise a boat was in trouble in the surf to the west of the Ohiwa Bar. A “Mayday” call resulted in numerous vessels responding. The boat was located and towed back to Whakatane. A big thank you to the the Good...
A boat reported 3nm South of White Island with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist. The boat was located and towed back to Whakatane. Both boats arrived safely back in the harbour.
A boat reported 3nm NE of Whale Is with a fuel problem and requested assistance. An unsuccessful All Stations call resulted in Whakatane Rescue being tasked to assist. The boat was located and supplied with fuel. The engine was started and Whakatane Rescue...
