Battery problem – 07/01/2021 – 14:34 to 15:54
A vessel off Walkers Beach reported a flat battery and requested a jump start. Whakatane Rescue II responded. The engine was successfully started and the boat continued to Thornton.
Engine problem – 06/12/2021 – 21:34 to 13/06/2021
A boat 4nm West of White Is reported an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue was tasked, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.
Fuel problem – 06/12/2021 – 17:10 to 18:30
A boat reported 800m North of the Ohiwa Bar with a fuel problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue was tasked, took some fuel to the boat and escorted it back to Whakatane.
Person in water – 06/12/2021 – 9:18 to 10:15
A call was received from a boat at Ohiwa of a person in the water off a jetski. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist, picked up the person and returned to Whakatane. A big thank you to the good samaritan.
Electrical problem/Taking on water – 06/05/2021 – 15:12 to 16:28
Information was received about a boat approximately 25nm North of Whakatane with an electrics failure and taking on water. The boats EPIRB was activated and a position received. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane..
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