They were travelling from Raicoast to Madang when the boats experienced shortage of fuel and were floating outside Kalibobo when Water Police rescued them yesterday morning.
Madang Provincial Police Commander, Mazuc Rubiang said police officers were alerted when the boats were seen floating out at open sea. Water police were alerted to rescue the boats with fuel and the other boat was towed to Madang town.
He said all passengers were safe including their properties. PPC Rubiang said many people had become victims of boat mishaps.