Recent Emergency Callouts - Coastguard Whakatane

Engine problem – 02/18/2023 – 7:55 to 9:11

A boat reported South East of Whale Is with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it safely back across the Whakatane Bar.

Engine problem – 02/10/2023 – 9:30 to 10:33

A boat reported 5nm North of the Whakatane Bar with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and located the vessel. However, the skipper managed to get the engine started, with reduced power, and was escorted back safely across the Whakatane Bar.

Engine problem – 02/05/2023 – 14:38 to 16:26

A boat reported 5km East of the Whakatane Bar with an overheating problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.

Engine problem – 02/05/2023 – 11:38 to 12:54

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

Engine problem. – 01/23/2023 – 12:54 to 14:00

A boat reported off Coastlands with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.