A boat fire this morning near Saltus Island was extinguished with the help of a tug boat.

Crew members from other vessels assisted at the scene after the tug boat nudged the vessel, believed to be a fishing boat with two crew, towards the island.

Workers from the Resolute ferry attended the scene and a message was sent to passengers via WhatsApp at about 8.10am alerting them that there would be a delay of between 20 and 30 minutes to the usual Green route service that covers Hamilton, Sandys and Southampton.

Nobody was reported to be hurt in the incident and a further message thanked Marine and Ports staff for “their efforts in assisting with the boat fire on the water this morning”.

It added: “Their prompt response, teamwork and dedication … was greatly appreciated.”