A boat outside the Whakatane Bar had an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed the vessel safely back across the bar.

A boat with 3 POB reported North of Whale Is with a mechanical problem and requested assistance. Conditions were good with a slight sea and a 5kt Northerly wind. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the stricken vessel and towed it back to Whakatane.

A vessel with 4 POB broke down off Ohope Beach. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed the boat back to Whakatane.

The Rescue Coordination Centre tasked Whakatane Rescue II to transfer a sick crew member from a trawler off the Whakatane Bar to shore. Weather conditions were good with a slight sea and light wind. The pick up was successful and Whakatane Rescue II returned to the boat ramp where an ambulance was waiting.

A boat with 3 POB reported 500m off Ohope Beach with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue was launched and towed the boat back Whakatane.