A small crayfish boat called Ruff-Enuff has run aground near Kaikoura at Goose Bay

The skipper and crew are on shore and safe.

Attention has now shifted to some 600 litres of diesel on board the bpat - some of which has leaked into the water.

Exact quantities are unknown, but so far there appears to be no effect on wildlife.

Oil spill responders from Kaikoura and Christchurch, along with the crew, salvors and insurance assessor, are on site.

A large excavator will be used in an attempt to remove the remaining fuel from the boat, as well as removing the boat entirely, at low tide this evening.