A boat at the Mussel Farm reported an ignition problem and requested assistance. The call was heard by another vessel who offered to help. However, Whakatane Rescue II was already in the area so was tasked to assist. The stricken vessel was towed back safely to Whakatane. A big thank you to the good samaritan. 

A vessel ran aground on the Ohiwa Bar and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II responded and towed the stricken vessel into Ohiwa Harbour and safe haven. 

A boat reported outside the Whakatane Bar with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked to assist and towed the vessel safely back across the bar. 

A vessel crossing the Whakatane Bar suffered drive train failure and requested assistance. The Whakatane Coastguard boat Awanui responded and towed the boat back safely into the harbour. 

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