Engine problem – 11/07/2025 1046 to 1510 (26)

A boat off Brians Beach with 4 POB reported an engine problem and requested a toe back to Ohiwa Harbour. A boat responded to an All-Stations call and towed the vessel to outside the Harbour but wasn’t happy with towing the boat across the bar. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed the vessel back to Whakatane. A big thank you to the Good Samaritan.

Engine problem – 24/06/2025 0825 to 1000 (25)

A boat with 5 POB reported East of Kohi Pt with an engine problem and requested assistance. Conditions were good with a slight sea and a Southwest wind of 8kts. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed the vessel back safely to Whakatane.

Engine problem – 21/06/2025 1642 to 1800 (24)

A boat with 3 POB and 1 dog reported halfway between Whale Is and the Whakatane Bar with an engine problem and requested assistance. Conditions were good with a light wind, slight sea and an outgoing tide. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed the vessel back to Whakatane.

Engine problem – 16/05//2025 1230 to 1345 (22)

A boat with 1 POB reported at the Raurimus unable to start its engine and requested assistance. Conditions were good with a slight sea and a NW wind of 6-9 kts. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and provided a jump start. The vessel returned safely to Whakatane.

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  • Whakatāne Ch 18, 60, 16
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