A boat with 2POB reported at Whale Is with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the boat and towed it safely back across the bar.

A boat reported at the Western end of the Mussel Farm with a flat battery and requested a jump start. A Good Samaritan offered to help but couldn’t get the engine started. The Good Samaritan didn’t have enough fuel to tow the stricken vessel back to Whakatane, so Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed the vessel safely back to Whakatane. A big thank you to the Good Samaritan.

A boat with 4POB reported at Coastlands with an engine problem and requested assistance. Conditions were good with a gentle breeze and a slight sea. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it back to Whakatane.

A boat off Coastlands with 4 POB requested a tow back to Whakatane due to loss of power. Conditions were good with a light breeze and a slight sea. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed the vessel back safely to Whakatane.

A call was received from police of a person from a kayak in the water off Murphy’s Motor Camp at Matata. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and proceeded to the area. In the meantime, a boat had heard an All Stations call made by Whakatane Coastguard. and had the person on board. The person was transferred to Whakatane Rescue II and brought back to Whakatane. A big thank you to the Good Samaritan.