A boat reported outside the Whakatane Bar with an engine problem. 2 bolts holding the engine onto the boat had sheared off. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed the vessel across the bar safely into the harbour.

A boat reported off the Whakatane Bar with a fuel problem and taking on water. Whakatane Rescue II  the was launched and towed the vessel back safely across the bar.

A boat with 2 POB reported SE of Whale Is with a flat battery and requested assistance. Conditions were good with a NW wind of 8kts and no significant swell.Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel. provided a jump start and followed the boat back to Whakatane.

A boat with 3 POB reported off the Thornton Bar with an overheating engine and requested assistance. Conditions were good with a SSE wind of 5 kts and a low Northerly swell. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and towed the vessel back to Whakatane.

A boat with 2 POB reported at the Tasman Reef with a fuel problem and requested assistance. An All Stations call resulted in a boat offering to help  Fuel was provided to the vessel and both boats returned safely to Whakatane. A big thank you to the good samaritan.