Motor problem – 01/29/2017 – 16:12 to 18:25

At 1612hrs a boat with 3 POB 7nms North of the Whakatane Bar reported an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane.Sea conditions were good with a NNW wind of 5-7 kts and no significant swell.Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist.The vessel was located and...

Motor problem – 01/29/2017 – 14:21 to 15:07

At 1421hrs a boat with 2 POB reported East of Whale Island with a motor problem.Sea conditions were good with a NNW wind of 5-8 kts and no swell.Another boat heard the call and offered to assist.A successful attempt was made to start the motor and both boats arrived...

Fuel problem – 01/29/2017 – 13:53 to 7/02/2017

At 1353hrs a boat with 3 POB off Matata reported a fuel problem and requested assistance.Sea conditions were good with a NNW wind of 5-7 kts and no significant swell.Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist and at 1447hrs took the boat in tow.Both vessels arrived safely...

Boat taking on water – 01/29/2017 – 10:40 to 12:25

At 1040hrs a boat with 3 POB at the southern knoll of the Raurimus 300m off shore reported talking on water fast and requested immediate assistance.Sea conditions were good with a NW wind of 6-9 kts and a .2m swell.Another boat heard the call,located the stricken...

Motor problem – 01/27/2017 – 13:29 to 16:02

At 1329hrs a boat with 4 POB reported an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane.The vessel was at Waiotahi Rocks.Sea conditions were good with a SSW wind of 8-14 kts and a 1m swell.Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist and at 1440h took the boat in...

Engine problem – 01/14/2017 – 11:23 to 13:55

At 1123hrs a boat with 2 POB reported unable to start the engine.The vessel was at the 25m mark between Whale Is and the Whakatane Heads.Sea conditions were good with an outgoing tide a 5kt wind from the NNE and no significant swell.An All Stations call was made which...