A boat 1nm west of the Whakatane bar reported a fuel problem and requested assistance. An All Stations call was made and a vessel offered to help. The stricken boat was towed back safely across the Whakatane bar. A big thank you to the Good Samaritan.
A vessel at the Mussel Farm reported steering failure and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue was launched and proceeded to the scene. The stricken vessel was towed back safely to Whakatane.
A boat reported west of the Raurimus with an engine problem and requested assistance. The call was heard by another vessel who offered to help. The stricken boat was located and towed safely back to Whakatane. A big thank you to the good samaritan.
A boat north east of Whale Is reported loss of power and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist, located the vessel and towed it back safely to Whakatane.
A boat reported by phone 9 kms North of White Is with an electrical problem.The boat could proceed under its own power but Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist and accompanied the stricken vessel back to Whakatane due to the nature of the problem.
