A boat, with 4 POB, reported West of Whale Is with a fuel problem. The call was heard by another vessel who offered to help. Conditions were good with a light wind and low swell. The boat was towed safely back to Whakatane. A big thank you to the Good Samaritan.

A boat with 1 POB reported off Kohi Pt with an engine problem and requested assistance. Conditions were good with a N wind of 5kts and a calm sea. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it  back to Whakatane.

A boat reported 1km North of the Whakatane Bar with a fuel problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched,  located the vessel and supplied fuel.  The motor could not be started on the vessel so Whakatane Rescue II towed it back to Whakatane.

A boat with 3 POB reported at White Is/Whakaari with an engine problem and requested assistance. Conditions were moderate with a NNW wind of 15kts and an outgoing tide. Whakatane Rescue II was launched , located the vessel and towed it  back to Whakatane.

A boat with 1 POB reported off the Whakatane Bar taking on water. Conditions were good with a NE wind of 10kts, a low sea and an outgoing tide. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, located the vessel and towed it slowly back to Whakatane.