Recent Emergency Callouts - Coastguard Whakatane

Object in water. – 11/04/2023 – 16:48 to 17:40

A member of the public reported an object in the water just outside the Whakatane Bar. Whakatane jetski rescue was tasked and located the object which turned out to be a deceased sheep.

Engine problem. – 11/04/2023 – 6:15 to 7:25

A boat reported just outside the Whakatane Bar with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the vessel and towed it safely back across the bar.

Engine problem. – 10/23/2023 – 9:30 to 11:30

A boat reported at the Mussel Farm with an engine problem and requested a tow. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.

Overturned boat. – 10/21/2023 – 18:57 to 21:26

A boat with 2 POB, was observed overturning on the Whakatane Bar. Another vessel rescued the 2 POB. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked to recover the upturned boat. This was unsuccessful The boat was left just North of the bar with a strobe light on it. A big thank you to the Good Samaritan.

Electrical problem. – 10/06/2023 – 9:11 to 11:20

A boat reported 12nm North of Kohi Pt with an electrical problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.