Engine problem – 24/06/2025 0825 to 1000 (25)

A boat with 5 POB reported East of Kohi Pt with an engine problem and requested assistance. Conditions were good with a slight sea and a Southwest wind of 8kts. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed the vessel back safely to Whakatane.

Engine problem – 21/06/2025 1642 to 1800 (24)

A boat with 3 POB and 1 dog reported halfway between Whale Is and the Whakatane Bar with an engine problem and requested assistance. Conditions were good with a light wind, slight sea and an outgoing tide. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed the vessel back to...

Engine problem – 16/05//2025 1230 to 1345 (22)

A boat with 1 POB reported at the Raurimus unable to start its engine and requested assistance. Conditions were good with a slight sea and a NW wind of 6-9 kts. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and provided a jump start. The vessel returned safely...

Flat Battery – 6/05/2025 0835 to 0945 (21)

A boat with 2 POB reported off Coastlands with a flat battery and requested assistance. Conditions were good with a calm sea and a light wind. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, provided a jump start and returned to Whakatāne.

Mechanical problem – 29/03/2025 1403 to 1600 (20)

A boat reported at the West end of Whale Is with a mechanical problem and requested assistance. The call was heard by another vessel who offered to help. The stricken vessel was taken under tow and both boats returned safely to Whakatane. A big thank you to the Good...