Recent Emergency Callouts - Coastguard Whakatane

Steering problem – Saturday – 4/05/24 – 1105 to 1215 (34)

A boat with 2 POB reported 10nm North of Whakatane with a steering problem and requested assistance.Conditions were good with a slight sea and a SSW wind of 6kts. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it back to Whakatane.

Engine problem – Sunday – 28/04/24 – 1400 to 1525 (33)

A boat with 2 POB reported off Ohope with an engine problem and requested assistance. Conditions were good with a low swell and a wind from the NE at 8 kts.Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it back to Whakatane.

Engine problem – Thursday – 25/04/24 – 1145 to 1330 (32)

A boat off the Thornton Bar with 7 POB reported an engine problem and requested assistance. Weather conditions were good with a wind from the NNE at 8 kts and slight sea. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked and towed the vessel back to Whakatane.

Fuel problem – Wednesday – 24/04/24 – 1300 to 1640 (31)

A boat with 3 POB reported 10nm North of Whakatane with a fuel problem and requested assistance. Sea conditions were good with a low swell. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it back to Whakatane.

Engine problem – Tuesday – 23/04/24 – 1755 to 1900 (30)

A boat with 4 POB off the Whakatane Bar reported an engine problem and requested a tow across the bar. Conditions were good with a WNW wind of 10kts, a low swell and an incoming tide. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed the vessel safely across the Bar.