Engine problem – 03/05/2022 – 10:40 to 11:50
A boat reported 7.5 nm East of Kohi Pt with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.
Fuel problem – 03/01/2022 – 14:30 to 17:30
A boat reported another boat at White Is had fuel problems and was requesting assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the stricken vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane. A big thank you to the good samaritan for relaying the information.
Engine problem – 02/26/2022 – 16:53 to 18:30
A boat reported off the Whakatane Bar with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked and towed the vessel back across the bar.
Engine problem – 02/22/2022 – 12:35 to 13:12
A dingy reported 2 nm NW of Whakatane with an engine problem and requested assistance. The call was heard by the crew of the Whakatane Harbour Masters boat who responded and brought the vessel back to Whakatane. A big thank you for the good samaritan action of the crew.
Fuel problem – 02/19/2022 – 14:06 to 14:20
A boat approaching the Whakatane Bar reported a fuel problem and requested assistance. The vessel had put its anchor down but was drifting close to the rocks. An All Stations call resulted in a vessel responding. The stricken boat was towed safely back across the bar. A big thank you to the good samaritan.
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