Date of Incident:
10/10/2022
Station:
NCI Stepper Point
Incident Summary:
NCI observed yacht, 1 POB, drifting and dragging anchor. Harbour patrol contacted but unable to launch due to adverse conditions. HMCG informed. ILB tasked and pulled casualty to deeper water.
Casualty escorted up river under its own power.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
506371
Casualty Type:
Sailing Vessel
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Dragging Anchor