A boat with 3 POB reported 1nm North of the Thornton Bar with an engine problem. The call was heard by another boat who offered to help. Conditions were good with a 10kt Northwest wind and no significant swell. The stricken vessel was towed safely back to Whakatane. A big thank you to the good samaritan.

A 7m boat with 3 POB reported off Kohi Pt with a blown water hose and requested assistance. Conditions were good with a 5kt Southwest wind and no significant swell. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked and launched. The boat was located and towed back to Whakatane.

A boat with 5 POB reported at the Raurimus with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the boat and towed it back to Whakatane.

A boat with 1 POB reported off Coastlands with an overheating engine. and requested assistance Another vessel heard the call and offered to help. Conditions were good with a Southerly wind of 10kts and an outgoing tide. The stricken vessel was towed back across the bar. A big thank you to the good samaritan.

A bout with 2 POB reported out of fuel in the Whakatane River.and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed the boat to the ramp.