Another asylum seeker boat arrives

A boat carrying 28 asylum seekers and two crew has been intercepted by the Navy.

A boat carrying 28 asylum seekers has been intercepted by the Navy off Christmas Island.

Customs says the boat, which also had two crew on board, sought and recieved assistance from HMAS Maryborough on Friday night.

The people on board have been transferred to Christmas Island, where they will be given health checks.