A call was received from a boat near Whale Is with a fuel problem, and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and located the vessel. Fuel was provided, the engine started and Whakatane Rescue II followed the boat back to Whakatane.
A boat reported at the Mussel Farm with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.