A boat reported 2nm North of the Rangitaiki River Mouth with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. An unsuccessful All Stations call resulted in Whakatane Rescue being tasked to assist. The vessel was located and taken under tow. Both boats...
A boat reported 13nm North of the Whakatane Bar with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. There was a boat near to him that took him under tow. Due to the distance to be travelled, Whakatane Rescue was tasked to take over the tow and both boats...
A boat reported off Ohope with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. An All Stations call resulted in a boat responding but was unable to locate the boat in trouble. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist, located the boat and towed it back to...
A boat reported at the Mussel Farm with a steering problem and requested a tow back across the bar at Whakatane. Another boat was in the vicinity and offered to assist. Both boats slowly made their way back to outside the bar where Whakatane Rescue took the vessel...
A boat reported approaching the Whakatane Bar with a fuel problem and requested a tow across the bar. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist and both boats arrived safely back in the harbour.
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...
