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...
At 1236hrs a vessel reported an engine problem off the Whakatane Bar, requesting a tow , 2 POB. “All Stations” resulted in Port Whakatane responding. Sea conditions good, outgoing tide, and 4-7 kts wind from the NW. A successful tow back to Whakatane at...
At 1101hrs a boat with 1 POB reported 1.5kms off shore S of Whale Is with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane.Sea conditions were good with an outgoing tide a SW wind 4-5kts and a .25m swell.An All Stations call was made which resulted in 2 boats...
At 1222hrs a boat with 3 POB reported E of Whale Is with an engine problem and requested assistance.An All Stations call was made which resulted in a boat responding.Sea conditions were good with a S wind of 4kts,good visibility and no significant swell.The boat was...
At 1143hrs a 53ft yacht anchored at Whale Is with 3 POB reported an engine and steering problem and requested assistance.Sea conditions were good with a calm sea and a SSW wind of 7-12kts.Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist and a tow was started back to...
