Recent Emergency Callouts - Coastguard Whakatane

Engine problem – 01/04/2021 – 8:50 to 10:09

A boat reported outside the Ohiwa Bar with an engine problem and requested assistance back into Ohiwa Harbour. The call was heard by another vessel who offered to help. The stricken vessel was located and towed safely back across the Ohiwa Bar. A big thank you to the good samaritan.

Fuel problem – 01/03/2021 – 18:05 to 18:45

A boat reported off Coastlands with a fuel problem and requested assistance Whakatane Rescue towed the boat back safely to Whakatane.
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Steering problem – 12/30/2020 – 12:26 to 14:40

A boat reported SW of Whale Is with a steering problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.

Steering problem – 12/26/2020 – 13:58 to 15:40

A charter boat at Whale is reported a steering problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue 2 was tasked to assist and towed the boat back safely to Whakatane.

Engine problem – 12/20/2020 – 13:35 to 15:00

A vessel North of Kohi Pt reported engine problems and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked and towed the boat back safely to Whakatane.