Boat intercepted off Cocos Islands

A boat carrying 17 asylum seekers has been intercepted off Cocos Islands (AAP).

A boat carrying 17 asylum seekers has been intercepted off Cocos Islands (AAP).

A boat carrying 17 asylum seekers has been intercepted off Cocos Islands.

Another boat carrying 17 suspected asylum seekers has been intercepted in the waters off Cocos Islands.

The vessel was initially detected by an RAAF maritime patrol aircraft on Saturday morning.

The passengers have been transferred to Christmas Island where they will undergo initial security, health and identity checks.