For the second time in as many months a timber boat, which was previously used to conduct cruises on the Shoalhaven River, has sunk.
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The boat, known as the Christine J, sunk in early January but was refloated.
It is understood the vessel has since changed hands, and again on Tuesday it was seen foundering before taking on water and sinking.
By early evening the vessel was listing heavily to starboard.
The vessel is clearly visible from the southbound Shoalhaven River bridge and is in main channel that flows towards Terara.
The boat is believed to be in 2.5 to 3 metres of water. Shoalhaven River users are being advised to use caution around the vessel, especially at night, as it is not displaying navigational lights.
During the January incident, booms were put in place around the stricken craft with a special dispersant used to disperse any possible diesel or oil leakage.
Trying to salvage the vessel will be the next task, with the boat, believed to be 40-years-old, weighing more than 13 tonnes.
Roads and Maritime Services are aware of the incident and are carrying out investigations, with concerns being raised that any possible leakage from the craft could have an affect on the Shoalhaven River ecology.