Engine problem. – 04/27/2022 – 14:14 to 16:50
A boat reported 15nm North of Whakatane with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.
Engine problem. – 04/25/2022 – 12:00 to 12:16
A boat reported off the Whakatane Bar with an engine problem and requested a tow. The call was heard by another boat who offered to help. The stricken vessel was taken under tow and both boats returned safely back across the . A big thank you to the good samaritan.
Flat battery. – 04/25/2022 – 11:59 to 13:15
A jetski reported off the Ohope Golf Club with a flat battery requested a jump start. Whakatane Rescue II launched and assisted the jetski, who returned to Ohiwa. Whakatane Rescue II returned to Whakatane.
Engine problem. – 04/25/2022 – 9:00 to 10:00
A boat reported 1km 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.
Steering problem – 04/16/2022 – 11:17 to 13:30
A boat reported off Ohope with a steering problem and requested assistance. The call was heard by another boat who offered to help and towed the stricken vessel back to Whakatane. A big thank you to the good samaritan.
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