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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