Engine problem – 12/25/2017 – 7:50 to 9:40

At 0750hrs a boat East of the Raurimus reported an engine problem and requested assistance.  2 POB.  An All Stations call was made and a boat responded.  Sea conditions were good with a 6kt wind from the South.  Both boats arrived safely back in the harbour at...

Engine problem – 12/16/2017 – 11:00 to 14:00

At 1100hrs a boat reported 1500m off Walkers Beach 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 low swell and a 10kt wind from the NE. ...

Engine problem – 12/02/2017 – 11:06 to 12:55

At 1106 hrs a boat reported half way between Kohi Pt and Whale Is with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane.  3 POB.  Sea conditions were good with a calm sea.  An unsuccessful All Stations call resulted in Whakatane Rescue being tasked to assist. ...

Engine problem – 11/29/2017 – 9:04 to 9:30

At 0904hrs a boat reported 400m North of Kohi Pt with an engine problem and requested assistance.  2 POB. Sea conditions were good with a calm sea and a NNE wind of 5kts.  An All Stations call resulted in a boat responding.  The vessel was located and taken under...

Battery problem – 11/25/2017 – 7:58 to 10:35

At 0758hrs a boat reported at the East end of Whale Is unable to start the engine and requested assistance.  2 POB. Conditions were good with a SE wind of 2kts.   An All Stations call was made which resulted in a boat responding.  The engine was restarted, however, it...

Battery problem – 11/25/2017 – 9:18 to 13:31

At 0918hrs a boat reported at Volkner Rocks White Is with a flat battery and requested assistance  4 POB.  An unsuccessful All Stations call was made so Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist once it had completed the previous incident.  Sea conditions were good with a...