A Cook Islands fishing vessel has run aground on the reef on the southern side of Rarotonga.
FV Zambucca is owned by Bill Doherty and supplies local fish shop Ocean Fresh.
It's understood attempts were planned to refloat the vessel using local ships.
FV Zambugga on the reef between Motu Tapu and Motu Oneroa in Muri Photo: William Tuiravakai