Engine problem – 04/01/2022 – 9:50 to 13:30

A jetski reported at the Mussel Farm that it had ingested a rope into its intake and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the jetski and towed it safely back into Ohiwa Harbour.

Fuel pump – 03/11/2022 – 12:19 to 14:45

A boat reported at the Raurimus with a fuel pump problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.

Engine problem – 03/05/2022 – 10:40 to 11:50

A boat reported 7.5 nm East of Kohi Pt with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.
 

Fuel problem – 03/01/2022 – 14:30 to 17:30

A boat reported another boat at White Is had fuel problems and was requesting assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the stricken vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane. A big thank you to the good samaritan for relaying the information.

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