Engine problem – 4/09/2024 – 1215 to 1305 (48)

A boat with 1 POB reported off Coastlands with an overheating engine. and requested assistance Another vessel heard the call and offered to help. Conditions were good with a Southerly wind of 10kts and an outgoing tide. The stricken vessel was towed back across the...

Mechanical problem – 4/08/2024 – 1330 to 1400 (43)

A boat with 3 POB reported outside the Whakatane Bar with a steering problem and requested assistance. Conditions were good with a slight sea and a NW wind of 8kts. Whakatane Rescue II  was launched and towed the boat back across the bar.