A boat reported off Ohope with a steering problem and requested assistance. The call was heard by another vessel who offered to help. The stricken vessel was towed to outside the Whakatane Bar. It was then towed safely across the bar by Whakatane Rescue II. A big thank you to the good samaritan.

A boat reported off the Ohiwa Golf Course with a gearing problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it back to Whakatane.

A boat reported 2km East of Whale Is 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 at the Trench with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.

A jetski reported off Coastlands with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed the jetski back to Whakatane.