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.
Engine problem – 10/04/2023 – 8:20 to 10:20
A boat off Ohope reported an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed the vessel back to Whakatane.
Engine problem – 09/16/2023 – 11:00 to 12:15
A boat reported just outside the Whakatane Bar with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed the vessel back safely across the Bar.
Engine problem – 09/02/2023 – 19:10 to 20:10
The boat was towing another vessel back to Whakatane when it broke down with an engine problem. Whakatane Rescue II towed it safely back to Whakatane.
Battery problem – 09/02/2023 – 17:27 to 19:00
A boat reported between the Raurimus and Whakatane with a battery problem and requested assistance. The call was heard by another vessel who offered to help. The stricken vessel was taken under tow but then the Good Samaritan also broke down with an engine problem. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed the first boat back to Whakatane. A big thank you to the Good Samaritan.
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