A boat with 3 POB reported outside the Whakatane Bar with a steering problem and requested assistance. Conditions were good with a slight sea and a NW wind of 8kts. Whakatane Rescue II  was launched and towed the boat back across the bar.

A call was received from a fishing boat off Ohope with a sick crew member needing medical attention. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, the sick crew member transferred and Whakatane Rescue returned to a waiting ambulance at the boat ramp.

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.