A boat crossing the Ohiwa Bar reported an engine problem and requested a tow..An All Stations call resulted in 3 boats responding. The boat was towed to the Ohiwa boat ramp. A big thank you to the Good Samaritans.
At 1329hrs a boat was seen off the Whakatane bar, drifting to the NW. Attempts to contact the boat were unsuccessful so an All Stations call was made. A boat responded and proceeded to the stricken vessel. The vessel had lost power and requested a tow back to...
At 1314hrs a boat 4km North of Westend, Ohope reported an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. 2 POB. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist. Sea conditions were poor with a 15-22kts wind from the NW. The boat was located but due to the bar...
At 1115hrs a boat at the 25m mark off Westend, Ohope, reported an electrical problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. 2 POB. An All Stations call resulted in a boat responding. Sea conditions were good with a 14kt wind from the NW. Both boats arrived safely...
At 1408hrs a boat reported 1nm North of the Raurimus with a flat battery, requesting assistance. 5 POB. Sea conditions were good with no swell and a 6kt wind from the NE. An All Stations call resulted in a boat offering help. The vessel was taken under tow and...
At 1039hrs a boat NW of Whale Is reported an engine problem, requesting assistance. 5 POB. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist. Sea conditions were good with no swell and a 9kt Easterly wind. The boat was taken under tow and both vessels arrived safely back in...
