A boat reported 7nm North of Whakatane with a steering problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.

A boat reported off Ohope with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.

A boat reported off Kohi Pt with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it back to Whakatane.

A boat reported off the Radio Masts with a mechanical problem and requested assistance.Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.

A 40m yacht reported by the Whakatane boat ramp with a flat battery and requested a jump start which was provided by Whakatane Rescue II. The skipper of the yacht was unfamiliar with the Whakatane Bar so Whakatane Rescue II escorted the vessel to outside the bar.