Date of Incident:
16/04/2022
Station:
NCI Porthcawl
Incident Summary:
NCI observed RIB unable to start engine and drifting, on outgoing tide. 2 POB. HMCG informed, visual camera link established. CG called RIB, no response. CG called for general assistance.
Second RIB attended, repaired engine, and both returned under power to safety.
RNLI:
No
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
n/a
Casualty Type:
Motor Boat/RIB
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Disabled / Machinery Failure