Engine problem – 12/25/2017 – 7:50 to 9:40

At 0750hrs a boat East of the Raurimus reported an engine problem and requested assistance.  2 POB.  An All Stations call was made and a boat responded.  Sea conditions were good with a 6kt wind from the South.  Both boats arrived safely back in the harbour at...

Electrical problem – 12/25/2017 – 9:40 to 12:50

At 0940hrs a jetski reported a yacht at anchor off the Tarawera River with an electrical problem and requesting assistance. 1 POB.  Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist.  Weather conditions were good with a 6kt wind from the South and no signigicant swell.  The yacht...

Engine problem – 12/25/2017 – 16:50 to 18:10

At 1650hrs a boat reported 2nm off the Thornton Bar with an engine problem and requested assistance. 2 POB.  An unsuccessful All Stations call was made so Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist.  Sea conditions were good with a 10kts wind from the north.  The boat was...

Engine problem – 12/16/2017 – 11:00 to 14:00

At 1100hrs a boat reported 1500m off Walkers Beach with an engine problem and requested assistance.  2 POB.  An unsuccessful All Stations call was made so Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist.  Sea conditions were good with a low swell and a 10kt wind from the NE. ...

Engine problem – 12/02/2017 – 11:06 to 12:55

At 1106 hrs a boat reported half way between Kohi Pt and Whale Is with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane.  3 POB.  Sea conditions were good with a calm sea.  An unsuccessful All Stations call resulted in Whakatane Rescue being tasked to assist. ...