Flat battery – 8/11/2024 – 0830 to 1100 (61)
A boat reported off Ohope with a flat battery and requested assistance. Conditions were good with no significant swell and a North West wind of 5kts. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the boat and towed it back to Whakatane.
Flat battery – 6/11/2024 – 1250 to 1425 (60)
A boat, with 4 POB, called at the Mussel Farm with a flat battery and requested assistance..Conditions were good with a North East wind of 10 kts and no significant swell. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked,located the vessel and provided a battery. The engine was started and the boat was escorted back to the Ohiwa Bar.
Hyraulic problem – 6/11/2024 – 1100 to 1245 (59)
A vessel reported 1km East of Whale Is with hydrolic problems and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the boat and towed it back to Whakatane.
Engine problem – 4/11/2024 – 1215 to 1600 (58)
A boat, with 3 POB, reported at the Raurimus unable to start the engine and requested asssistance. The call was heard by another boat who offered to help. Conditions were good with a 15kt Westerly wind and a low swell. The boat was towed back across the Whakatane bar. A big thank you to the Good Saamaritan.
Fuel problem – 3/11/2024 – 1305 to 1520 (57)
A boat, with 4 POB, reported West of Whale Is with a fuel problem. The call was heard by another vessel who offered to help. Conditions were good with a light wind and low swell. The boat was towed safely back to Whakatane. A big thank you to the Good Samaritan.
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