Rescue NPCs

While at sea, you may sometimes encounter a special NPC who is in need of rescueing. You can spot them on your Surveying mini-map:



Drop your anchor near the NPC ship and when you have come to a stop, click the ship.



Then you have the option to aide the NPC ship, for example by handing over some of your supplies (Water & Food):



Reward
Based on your performance the NPC will reward you with a number of special consumables:

Using this item gives the following options: