Wind

The weather service says very strong southwest to northwest winds of 33 to 47 knots are expected to continue within the 24 hours, causing very rough and high seas.

All small crafts and boats are advised to take necessary precautions before and after going out to sea.

Provincial police commander for East New Britain, Joseph Tabali, issued the caution after his men rescued a missing boat between the waters of Namatanai and Duke of York on Sunday, 30^th December, 2018.

All five crew members, including the operator, were rescued with no casualties.

The boat and operator from Namatanai went missing on Saturday where unfortunately, they lost all belongings at sea.

The island of New Britain experienced rough seas and rain since Friday, the 27^th.