Engine problem – 03/05/2017 – 10:38 to 12:48

At 1038hrs a boat south of the Raurimus with 2 POB reported an engine problem and requested assistance.Sea conditions were good with a slight sea and a W wind of 2-5 kts.An All Stations call was made which resulted in another boat responding.Unfortunately the boat did...

Steering problem – 03/04/2017 – 11:20 to 11:36

At 1120hrs a boat off Kohi Pt with 2 POB reported a steering problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane.Sea conditions were good with a slight sea,low swell and a S wind of 3-6kts.An All Stations call was made which resulted in a boat responding and towing the...

Engine problem – 02/28/2017 – 13:38 to 14:10

At 1338hr a boat with 2 POB reported 500m off the Whakatane bar with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane harbour.Sea conditions were good with an outgoing tide no significant swell and a N wind of 9-12kts.An all stations call was made and the boat...

Engine problem – 02/28/2017 – 9:02 to 11:55

At 0902hrs a boat with 1 POB reported at Rungapapa Knoll (24nm N of Whakatane) with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane.Sea conditions were good with a low swell and a N wind of 4kts.Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist.The boat was located at...

Battery problem – 02/26/2017 – 14:47 to 17:30

At 1447 hrs a boat with 2 POB reported at White Island unable to start the engine and requesting assistance. After an unsuccessful all stations call,  Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist.  Sea conditions were good with an incoming tide and a NNW wind of 10-13 kts....

Engine problem – 02/19/2017 – 10:01 to 11:28

At 1001hrs a member of the public reported receiving a phone call from a boat with 2 POB on the South side of Whale Island with an engine problem and requesting assistance.Sea conditions were good with an incoming tide,a NE wind 7-9 kts and a .5m swell.An All Stations...