At 1213hrs Whakatane Coastguard boat “Awanui” was tasked by the police to assist in locating a person in the Whakatane River. The vessel was stood down at 1647hrs.
At 1421hrs a vessel reported an engine problem outside the Whakatane Bar, requesting a tow; 2 POB. An “All Stations” resulted in a vessel responding. Sea conditions good, an incoming tide, and a 7-9kts wind from the NW. Successful tow back to Whakatane...
At 0652hrs a vessel reported an engine problem crossing the Whakatane Bar; 2POB The current took the vessel into the dinghy channel. Whakatane Coastguard boat “Awanui” was tasked to assist. Sea conditions good, outgoing tide, and a 3-8kts wind from the...
At 1236hrs a vessel reported an engine problem off the Whakatane Bar, requesting a tow , 2 POB. “All Stations” resulted in Port Whakatane responding. Sea conditions good, outgoing tide, and 4-7 kts wind from the NW. A successful tow back to Whakatane at...
