A boat 8nm North of Whakatane reported an electrical problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue was launched, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.
The Police advised Coastguard of what appeared to be an unmanned kayak off the Ohiwa Bar. Whakatane Rescue responded and located a large orange marker buoy floating in the area. Whakatane Rescue returned to Whakatane with the buoy on board.
A disabled vessel off the Opotiki coast requested the assistance of a diver, Whakatane Rescue transported a diver to the stricken boat and following a successful outcome returned to Whakatane.
A boat reported off the Ohope Chartered Club with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.
A boat reported East of Kohi Pt with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue was tasked and towed the boat back safely to Whakatane.
