Maritime officials are monitoring a launch that sank on the Coromandel Peninsula last night, to make sure no oil is leaking.
File photo: There are concerns swells could push the vessel onto rocks Photo: 123rf
The vessel was carrying 200 litres of marine diesel oil when it apparently hit rocks in Humbug Bay near Whitianga, Waikato Regional Council said in a statement.
Swells of between three and four metres are expected this afternoon, which could push the launch onto the rocks.
Salvors are preparing to recover the vessel, depending on weather conditions.
