The Police advised Coastguard of what appeared to be an unmanned kayak off the Ohiwa Bar. Whakatane Rescue responded and located a large orange marker buoy floating in the area. Whakatane Rescue returned to Whakatane with the buoy on board.
A disabled vessel off the Opotiki coast requested the assistance of a diver, Whakatane Rescue transported a diver to the stricken boat and following a successful outcome returned to Whakatane.
A boat reported off the Ohope Chartered Club with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.
A boat reported East of Kohi Pt with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue was tasked and towed the boat back safely to Whakatane.