Engine problem – 12/09/2024 – 1340 to 1440 (51)

A boat with 3 POB reported 1nm North of the Thornton Bar with an engine problem. The call was heard by another boat who offered to help. Conditions were good with a 10kt Northwest wind and no significant swell. The stricken vessel was towed safely back to Whakatane. A...

Engine problem – 12/09/2024 – 0710 to 0835 (50)

A 7m boat with 3 POB reported off Kohi Pt with a blown water hose and requested assistance. Conditions were good with a 5kt Southwest wind and no significant swell. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked and launched. The boat was located and towed back to Whakatane.

Engine problem – 4/09/2024 – 1215 to 1305 (48)

A boat with 1 POB reported off Coastlands with an overheating engine. and requested assistance Another vessel heard the call and offered to help. Conditions were good with a Southerly wind of 10kts and an outgoing tide. The stricken vessel was towed back across the...