Surfer in difficulty – 05/13/2017 – 8:52 to 9:16

At 0852hrs, a member of the public alerted Whakatane Coastguard of a surfboard rider in trouble outside the Whakatane River Bar.  Sea conditions good, an outgoing tide, and a 12kt SSW wind.  Whakatane Rescue tasked to assist and brought the board rider safely back to...

Engine problem – 05/06/2017 – 10:05 to 13:00

At 1005hrs a jet ski reported an engine problem 1km off the Pump Shed E of Tarawera River requesting a tow; 1 POB.  “All Stations”resulted in a vessel responding.  Sea conditions good, low swell, and 3-4kts wind from SSW.  Successful tow back to Thornton...

Fuel problem – 05/06/2017 – 16:16 to 17:01

At 1616hrs a vessel 2km E of Whale Is. reported a fuel problem,  requesting assistance; 2 POB.  A vessel heard the call and responded, taking the affected boat in tow. Sea conditions were good, outgoing tide and a 3-6kts W wind.  A successful tow back to Whakatane at...