A boat reported 2km off the Ohiwa Bar with an engine problem and requested a tow over the Ohiwa Bar. 2 boats were close to the vessel and responded. One boat towed the vessel over the bar with the other in attendance. A big thank you to the Good...
A boat reported at the Mussel Farm with an overheating engine and requested a tow back to Whakatane. The tow was started by Opotiki Rescue and taken over by Whakatane Rescue to be towed across the Whakatane Bar. Both boats arrived safely back in the harbour.
A boat reported at the radio masts with a fuel problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. An All Stations call resulted in a boat responding. Both boats arrived safely back in the harbour. A big thank you to the Good Samaritan.
At 1220hrs a member of the public rang to advise that a kayak 2kms off Murphy’s Motor Camp Matata was in trouble and needed assistance. 1 POB. An All Stations call resulted in a boat responding. Sea conditions were poor with a 25kts wind from the South. 2...
At 1650hrs a boat reported 2nm off the Thornton Bar with an engine problem and requested assistance. 2 POB. An unsuccessful All Stations call was made so Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist. Sea conditions were good with a 10kts wind from the north. The boat was...
At 0940hrs a jetski reported a yacht at anchor off the Tarawera River with an electrical problem and requesting assistance. 1 POB. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist. Weather conditions were good with a 6kt wind from the South and no signigicant swell. The yacht...
