Date of Incident:
08/04/2022
Station:
NCI Boscastle
Incident Summary:
MOP reported to NCI a suspicious floating object. NCI determined it was floating seaweed, but HMCG phoned to say another MOP had reported it also.
NCI said it was already under observation, and were asked to maintain observation. Eventually visual was lost as visibility deteriorated.
RNLI:
No
Initiated:
MCA/HMCG
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
007978
Casualty Type:
Environmental Issue
Cause of Incident:
Marine Debris / Object / Oil Slick