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.
Battery problem – Monday – 1/04/24 – 1420 to 1745 (29)
A boat 10nm North of White Is with 2 pob reported a battery problem and requested a jump start.Weather conditions were good with a light wind and a low swell. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and located the boat. The jump start was successful and the boat returned to Wkakatane followed by Whakatane Rescue II.
Engine Problem – Monday 1/04/24 – 15:15 to 17:40 (28)
A boat 800m off the Tarawera River mouth with 3 pob reported an engine problem and requested assistance. An all stations call was made. Another boat offered to help and towed the stricken vessel back safely to Whakatane. a big thank you to the good Samaritan.
Sunday 17/03/2024 at 12:45 – Sunday 17/03/2024 at 16:30 (27)
A boat reported at the Mussel Farm with a battery problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked and towed the vessel back to Whakatane.
Tuesday 12/03/2024 at 11:15 – Tuesday 12/03/2024 at 12:15 (26)
A boat reported off Ohope Beach with a flat battery and requested a jump start. An All Stations call resulted in a vessel responding. A successful jump start was achieved and both boats returned safely back to Whakatane. A big thank you to the good samaritan.
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