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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
