Boat capsize – 11/04/2017 – 16:44 to 17:03

A boat with 2 POB overturned on the Thornton Bar.  Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist.  Locals at the scene assisted and the 2 POB made it safely to the beach.  A successful outcome.

Engine problem – 10/19/2017 – 8:58 to 12:56

A boat reported 5nm South of White Island with a gear problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane.  Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist and towed the boat safely back to the harbour.

Engine problem – 10/06/2017 – 15:07 to 16:52

A boat at the Mussel Farm reported an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. An All Stations call resulted in a vessel responding.  The boat was taken under tow,  The towing boat later requested another boat take over the tow.  Whakatane Rescue was...

Engine problem – 09/23/2017 – 13:48 to 14:47

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.