A boat reported off Walkers Beach with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. The call was heard by another boat who offered to help. The stricken vessel was taken under tow to outside the Whakatane Bar and was then towed over the bar by Whakatane Rescue II. A big thank you to the good samaritan.

A boat reported South East of Whale Is with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it safely back across the Whakatane Bar.

A boat reported 5nm North of the Whakatane Bar with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and located the vessel. However, the skipper managed to get the engine started, with reduced power, and was escorted back safely across the Whakatane Bar.

A boat reported off the Whakatane Bar with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it safely back across the Bar.

A boat reported 5km East of the Whakatane Bar with an overheating problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.