A commercial fishing vessel off Waiotahi reported a crew menber needing medical assistance. Whakatane Rescue responded and brought the patient safely back to a waiting ambulance in Whakatane.
A boat reported 10 nm North of Whale Is with a fuel pump problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist,located the boat and towed it back to Whakatane.
A charter vessel with people on White Is reported an eruption on the island and requested urgent assistance. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist and made its way to the island where it remained on station until being stood down.
A boat at the Eastern end of Whale Island reported an engine problem and requested assistance. Another boat heard the call and offered to help.The stricken vessel was towed to just outside the Whakatane bar where Whakatane Rescue was tasked to tow it over the bar back...
A vessel north of Kohi Pt reported over heating problems and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue was tasked,proceeded to the scene and the boat was towed safely back to Whakatane.
A boat reported 600m off Westend at Ohope with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist, located the boat and towed it back to Whakatane.
