Date of Incident:
07/04/2023
Station:
NCI Hengistbury Head
Incident Summary:
NCI observed speedboat with engine failure. 2 POB, no lifejackets, crew mwmber in water trying to manoeuvre vessel. HMCG informed. ILB tasked, NCI conned onto casualty. ILB waited for higher tide,.
then towed casualty to harbour and safety.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
508686
Casualty Type:
Motor Boat/RIB
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Disabled / Machinery Failure