At around 1900 hrs., I verbally interviewed the Captain of MV Sunrise and the Rota Health Center.  According from Operator that around 0900 - 1000 hrs., he and the two brothers namel left east Harbor headed to Alaguan bay for fishing expedition.  Operator then stated that once he got close to reef area, crew got into the reef.  Seconds later the throttle couldn't engage to reverse gear.  Operator then stated that the swell lift the boat and push it into the reef, they try to maneuver the boat was unsuccessfull.  Operator then told brother to go and call for help and the complainant ranch.
Rota Island, CNMI             