At 0852hrs, a member of the public alerted Whakatane Coastguard of a surfboard rider in trouble outside the Whakatane River Bar. Sea conditions good, an outgoing tide, and a 12kt SSW wind. Whakatane Rescue tasked to assist and brought the board rider safely back to...
At 1616hrs a vessel 2km E of Whale Is. reported a fuel problem, requesting assistance; 2 POB. A vessel heard the call and responded, taking the affected boat in tow. Sea conditions were good, outgoing tide and a 3-6kts W wind. A successful tow back to Whakatane at...
At 1005hrs a jet ski reported an engine problem 1km off the Pump Shed E of Tarawera River requesting a tow; 1 POB. “All Stations”resulted in a vessel responding. Sea conditions good, low swell, and 3-4kts wind from SSW. Successful tow back to Thornton...
At 1213hrs Whakatane Coastguard boat “Awanui” was tasked by the police to assist in locating a person in the Whakatane River. The vessel was stood down at 1647hrs.
At 1421hrs a vessel reported an engine problem outside the Whakatane Bar, requesting a tow; 2 POB. An “All Stations” resulted in a vessel responding. Sea conditions good, an incoming tide, and a 7-9kts wind from the NW. Successful tow back to Whakatane...
At 0652hrs a vessel reported an engine problem crossing the Whakatane Bar; 2POB The current took the vessel into the dinghy channel. Whakatane Coastguard boat “Awanui” was tasked to assist. Sea conditions good, outgoing tide, and a 3-8kts wind from the...
