Fuel problem – 23/08/2024 – 1600 to 1630 (47)
A bout with 2 POB reported out of fuel in the Whakatane River.and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed the boat to the ramp.
Engine problem – 17/08/2024 – 1050 to 1130 (46)
A boat with 1 POB, reported outside the Whakatane Bar with an engine problem and requested a tow across the bar. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the vessel and towed it back into the harbour.
Engine problem – 14/08/2024 – 1500 to 1600 (45)
A 10m yacht with 1 POB reported outside the Whakatane Bar with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed it across the bar.
Fuel problem – 10/08/2024 – 2230 to 2400 (44)
A boat with 4 POB reported just off the Whakatane Bar with a fuel problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the boat and towed it back to Whakatane.
Mechanical problem – 4/08/2024 – 1330 to 1400 (43)
A boat with 3 POB reported outside the Whakatane Bar with a steering problem and requested assistance. Conditions were good with a slight sea and a NW wind of 8kts. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed the boat back across the bar.
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