Engine problem – 08/15/2017 – 13:14 to 16/08/2017

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...

Electrical problem – 08/13/2017 – 11:15 to 12:45

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...

Electrical problem – 08/05/2017 – 14:08 to 16:00

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...

Engine problem – 08/05/2017 – 10:39 to 12:00

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...

Electrical problem – 08/05/2017 – 9:36 to 11:33

At 0936hrs a boat in Boulder Bay at Whale Is reported an electrical problem, requesting assistance.  3 POB.  An unsuccessful All Stations call resulted in Whakatane Rescue launching.  Sea conditions were excellent with a 4-5kt wind from the SSW and no swell.  The boat...

Engine problem – 07/30/2017 – 12:05 to 14:10

At 1205hrs a boat at Whale Is reported an engine problem and requested assistance.  3 POB.  An unsuccessful All Stations call resulted in Whakatane Rescue being tasked to assist.  Sea conditions were good with no swell and a 5-6 kt wind from the SSE.  The boat was...