Robben Island ferry in trouble at sea

A Robben Island ferry used to transport staff is at the centre of a dramatic rescue operation that is in progress this Friday afternoon.

NSRI spokesman Craig Lambinon said: "I can't speak there is a rescue going on."

A staff member at Nonkululeko Charters‚ the owners of the boat‚ confirmed that there "is an emergency involving the boat''‚ but she could not provide details.

TimesLIVE understands that the NSRI istransferring passengers from the ferry and port control has asked all vessels to keep clear of the area.

This is a developing story.