A boat approaching the Whakatane Bar reported a fuel problem and requested assistance. The vessel had put its anchor down  but was drifting close to the rocks. An All Stations call resulted in a vessel responding. The stricken boat was towed safely back across the bar. A big thank you to the good samaritan.

A vessel SSW of White Island reported furl pump problems and requested assistance.Whakatane Rescue II was tasked and towed the boat safely back to Whakatane.

A jetski off Otarawairere requested assistance following engine failure. Whakatane Rescue II responded and brought the jetski and occupants safely back to Whakatane.

The skipper of a commercial fishing vessel advised he had a sick crew member on board  and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II launched, located the boat ,transferred the crew member and returned safely back to Whakatane.

A boat reported South of the Raurimus with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.