The Rescue Coordination Centre tasked Whakatane Rescue II to transfer a sick crew member from a trawler off the Whakatane Bar to shore. Weather conditions were good with a slight sea and light wind. The pick up was successful and Whakatane Rescue II returned to the boat ramp where an ambulance was waiting.

A boat with 3 POB reported 500m off Ohope Beach with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue was launched and towed the boat back Whakatane.

A boat reported at the 10nm reef that he was alongside a jet ski that had a battery problem and needed assistance. Conditions were good with a calm sea and a NW wind of 5-8kts. Whakatane Rescue was launched, located the 2 vessels and towed the jet ski back to Whakatane. A big thank you to the Good Samaritan.

A call was received by Maritime Radio on Ch 16 from a boat with 2POB on fire and sinking 18nm North of Whakatane, Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the stricken vessel and brought the 2 POB back safely to Whakatane.

A boat with 2POB reported at Whale Is with an engine problem and requested a tow back to Whakatane. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the boat and towed it safely back across the bar.