A vessel 1nm south of Whale Is reported that they had run out of fuel. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist and delivered fuel out to the boat. Whakatane Rescue then accompanied the boat back safely to Whakatane.
A jetski rider outside the Opotiki Bar reported motor problems and requested assistance. The call was heard by another vessel who offered to help. The jetski was located and towed safely back across the Opotiki Bar. A big thank you to the Good Samaritan.
A vessel off Kohi Pt reported propeller problems and sought assistance. Whakatane Rescue was dispatched and towed the boat safely back to Whakatane.
A boat south of Whale Is reported steering failure and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist and towed the vessel safely back to Whakatane.
A boat off Kohi Pt reported a fuel problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue was launched and proceeded to the scene. The vessel was able to start the engine and returned safely to Whakatane with Whakatane Rescue monitoring progress following them safely...
A boat reported 25nm North of Kohi Pt with a fuel pump problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked to assist, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.