October 2022 - Page 2 of 2 - Coastguard Whakatane

Ran aground – 10/09/2022 – 12:55 to 13:15

A boat was observed aground West of the Whakatane Bar Whakatane Rescue II assisted the vessel and towed it safely back across the Whakatane Bar.

Battery problem. – 10/09/2022 – 13:20 to 15:15

A boat reported off Kohi Pt with a flat battery and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked but was unsuccessful with a jump start so towed the vessel back across the Whakatane Bar.

Engine problem. – 10/08/2022 – 5:43 to 6:30

A boat reported off the Whakatane Bar with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed the vessel back across the bar.