Engine problem – 03/05/2022 – 10:40 to 11:50

A boat reported 7.5 nm East of Kohi Pt with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.  

Fuel problem – 03/01/2022 – 14:30 to 17:30

A boat reported another boat at White Is had fuel problems and was requesting assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the stricken vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane. A big thank you to the good samaritan for relaying the information.

Engine problem – 02/22/2022 – 12:35 to 13:12

A dingy reported 2 nm NW of Whakatane  with an engine problem and requested assistance. The call was heard by the crew of the Whakatane Harbour Masters boat who responded and brought the vessel back to Whakatane.  A big  thank you for the good samaritan action of the...

Fuel problem – 02/19/2022 – 14:06 to 14:20

A boat approaching the Whakatane Bar reported a fuel problem and requested assistance. The vessel had put its anchor down  but was drifting close to the rocks. An All Stations call resulted in a vessel responding. The stricken boat was towed safely back across the...