Northern Territory Police are calling for information following a vessel collision that occurred just after 7.00pm last night.

Water Police Acting Sergeant Travis Edwards said four men were anchored in an eight metre fibreglass fishing vessel when it was struck by another vessel about two nautical miles off Charles Point, seriously injuring one of the four men and causing the vessel to break apart and sink.

“After an hour, a passing fisherman noticed the men in the water, came to their aid and assisted in bringing them ashore.

“The crew suffered exhaustion and exposure. One of the males suffered serious lacerations to his arm, and he remains in a stable condition at Royal Darwin Hospital.”

“The men were lucky to survive this horrific collision” Acting Sergeant Edwards said.

Water Police Divers are searching for the sunken wreckage to assist investigations.

Water Police would like to speak to anyone that was around Charles Point between 06.30pm and 8.00pm last night.

If you have any information please call Police on 131 444.