Flat battery – 6/11/2024 – 1250 to 1425 (60)

A boat, with 4 POB, called at the Mussel Farm  with a flat battery and requested assistance..Conditions were good with a North East wind of 10 kts and no significant swell. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked,located the vessel and provided a battery. The engine was started and the boat was escorted back to the Ohiwa Bar.

 

Engine problem – 4/11/2024 – 1215 to 1600 (58)

A boat, with 3 POB, reported at the Raurimus unable to start the engine and requested asssistance. The call was heard by another boat who offered to help. Conditions were good with a 15kt Westerly wind and a low swell. The boat was towed back across the Whakatane bar. A big thank you to the Good Saamaritan.

Fuel problem – 3/11/2024 – 1305 to 1520 (57)

A boat, with 4 POB, reported West of Whale Is with a fuel problem. The call was heard by another vessel who offered to help. Conditions were good with a light wind and low swell. The boat was towed safely back to Whakatane. A big thank you to the Good Samaritan.

Engine problem – 1/10/2024 – 0940 to 1100 (56)

A boat with 1 POB reported off Kohi Pt with an engine problem and requested assistance. Conditions were good with a N wind of 5kts and a calm sea. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it  back to Whakatane.

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