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...

Medical Emergency – 02/15/2017 – 21:25 to 22:40

At 2125hrs a 40 ft boat with 5 POB reported north of Whakatane with an unwell crew member and requested assistance to cross the Whakatane Bar.Sea conditions were good with an incoming tide and an ESE wind of 4-6 kts.Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist and located...

Motor problem – 01/30/2017 – 11:38 to 12:46

At 1138hrs a boat with 2 POB reported 1km East of Thornton with an engine problem and requested assistance.Sea conditions were good with a N wind of 7kts and a 0.5m swell.An unsuccessful all stations call was made so Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist The boat was...

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...