At 1049hr a 6m hard top boat with 4 POB reported that it had engine problems off Hawai/Tureri Point. The boat was in 21m of water and could only make way at 1kt. Weather conditions were good with a slight sea and 8kt wind from the west. An all staions call was made....
A diver was reported overdue after diving in the Raurimu Island area. The support boat became conerned when the diver stayed underwater after the agreed time to resurface. Whakatane Coastguard notified the Police and an emergency rescue operation was declared....
A 6.1m fibreglass boat with three POB reported problems near the Radio Mast. The motor was running but there was no drive. Weather conditions were good with a 13-16kt wind from NNW and calm sea. An all stations call was transmitted and a good samaritan offered to...
0855 – 1140hr. A 4.75m aluminium boat with two POB called for assistance east of the Mussle Farm because the motor had failed to start. Weather conditions were good with a 3kt wind from SSW and calm seas. GPS coordinates were provided by the boat. Whakatane...
1447 – 1510hr. Members of the public reported to Whakatane Coastguard that a yellow fibeglass boat with 4 POB had problems off Otawairere Bay. The report was recieved via a text message because there was no reception in the bay for cellphone calls. Sea...
A call was received from a 4.6m aluminuim boat with 2 POB. The boat reported a flat battery at the 20m mark off Ohope Charter Club. Sea conditions were good with 5kt SW breeze and little swell. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist and arrived on scene at 1211hr....
