Mechanical problem – 13/03/2025 1600 to 1800 (15)
A boat with 3 POB at the 10-mile Reef North of Whakatane reported a mechanical problem and requested assistance. Conditions were good with a NW wind at 12kts and a slight to moderate sea. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it back to Whakatane.
Mechanical problem – 8/03/2025 1128 to 1230 (14)
A boat with 3 POB reported outside the Whakatane Bar with a mechanical problem and requested a tow. Conditions were good with a calm sea. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed the vessel across the bar safely to the boat ramp.
Mechanical problem – 2/03/2025 1013 to 1300 (13)
A boat with 2 POB reported outside the Tarawera River with a mechanical problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the vessel and towed it back to Whakatane.
Mechanical problem – 2/03/2025 0915 to 1115 (12)
A boat reported outside the Ohiwa Bar with a mechanical problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue was tasked, located the vessel and towed it back to Whakatane.
Fuel problem – 1/03/2025 1440 to 1550 (11)
A boat with 2 POB reported south of Moutahora Is with a fuel problem and requested assistance. There was a moderate sea with a N wind 9-13 kts. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, provided fuel and followed the vessel back to Whakatane.
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