A Call to Coastguard Eastern Region from 5m aluminuim runabout with three people on board that had its motor swamped while crossing Whakatane bar. While trying to start the motor the battery was flattened. Whakatane Coastguard was notified and the local Duty Officer...
A 5m aluminuim boat with 2 POB reported an engine problem 500m off Thornton Bar and requested a tow back to Thornton. Conditions were good with 4-7kt wind from WSW and little swell. An “All Stations” call was made at 11.02hr requesting assistance from...
A 5m fibreglass boat with 3 POB reported motor problems at the 20m mark off West End, Ohope. The boat reported it had lost power and electrics and requested assistance. Sea conditions were reasonable with 4-9kt wind from the west and little swell. High tide was at...
A yellow/red flare was sighted over the sea from the shore 300m west of Pikowai Camp at 16.15hr. The flare was estimated to be 1-1.5km out to sea and 17nm from Whakatane. Police were notified and tasked Whakatane Coastguard to proceed to the location and do a search...
