A marine search and rescue exercise was held this morning by Nelson Police.
A number of vessels were involved in the exercise with police, fire Service, ambulance, coastguard, surf rescue and volunteers all engaging in part of a simulated scenario.
The scenario is designed to exercise a multi-agency response to a maritime rescue scenario.
Vessels will be on the water until around 1pm and nearby residents are advised smoke will be visible from the port area during this time.
