A boat reported at the West end of Whale Is with a mechanical problem and requested assistance. The call was heard by another vessel who offered to help. The stricken vessel was taken under tow and both boats returned safely to Whakatane. A big thank you to the Good Samaritan.

A boat reported North of White Is with an engine problem (oil light warning) and requested 2 stroke oil. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and delivered the oil to the boat. The skipper was happy to continue fishing, so Whakatane Rescue II returned to Whakatane.

A boat with 3 POB reported at the Raurimus, unable to start the engine. Weather conditions were good with a slight sea. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked and located the vessel. The engine was started, and the skipper was happy to continue fishing at the Raus. Whakatane Rescue II returned to Whakatane.

A boat reported off Coastlands with a fuel problem and requested assistance. Conditions were good, with a slight to moderate sea and a NW wind of 19kts. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it back to Whakatane.

A boat with 1 POB reported North of Kohi Pt with a mechanical problem and requested assistance. An All-Stations call was made resulting in a boat offering to help. The stricken vessel was towed back across the bar into the harbour. A big thank you to the Good Samaritan.