Motor problem – 01/27/2017 – 13:29 to 16:02

At 1329hrs a boat with 4 POB reported an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane.The vessel was at Waiotahi Rocks.Sea conditions were good with a SSW wind of 8-14 kts and a 1m swell.Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist and at 1440h took the boat in...

Engine problem – 01/14/2017 – 11:23 to 13:55

At 1123hrs a boat with 2 POB reported unable to start the engine.The vessel was at the 25m mark between Whale Is and the Whakatane Heads.Sea conditions were good with an outgoing tide a 5kt wind from the NNE and no significant swell.An All Stations call was made which...

Boat capsize – 01/09/2017 – 9:45 to 12:00

Ist Incident Report for 2017 At 0945hrs the Whakatane Duty Maritime Officer reported a boat had overturned on the Thornton bar.1POB observed swimming to shore.Sea conditions were reasonable with a low tide a SW wind of 15-25 kts and 1m swells.With the POB safely on...