Fuel problem – 03/22/2020 – 11:45 to 14:45

A boat reported 25nm North of Kohi Pt with a fuel pump problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked to assist, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane. 

Mechanical problem – 03/15/2020 – 15:00 to 19:00

The police advised of a vessel needing assistance off the Motu River. Whakatane Rescue II responded and towed the boat back into Schoolhouse Bay (Te Kaha) Whakatane Rescue II then returned safely back to Whakatane. 

Engine problem – 03/08/2020 – 11:30 to 13:15

A boat reported North of the Ohiwa Bar with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist, located the boat and towed it safely back across the Whakatane Bar.   

Hydrolic problem – 03/01/2020 – 13:50 to 15:45

A vessel east of Whale Is reported hydrolic failure and requested assistance. Another boat heard the call and provided Coastguard with the GPS position of the stricken vessel. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist and towed the stricken boat back to Whakatane. A big...