Date of Incident:
04/09/2022
Station:
NCI Porthcawl
Incident Summary:
NCI observed yacht attempting to navigate narrow channel in poor conditions. HMCG informed, authorised NCI to contact vessel via Ch16. Vessel decided to abort attempt, and head for safer option,
NCI lookout closed, but vessel lost nav. lights, and AWLB eventually towed casualty to harbour.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
032774
Casualty Type:
Sailing Vessel
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - In Danger(catch all)