Date of Incident:
02/05/2023
Station:
NCI Porthcawl
Incident Summary:
NCI observed ocean going rowing boat close to rocks. Vessel issued MayDay having run aground on rocks, 1 POB. NCI informed HMCG they had visual. ILB tasked, vessel then floated off rocks, NCI
continued to monitor. ILB took vessel under tow, HELO stood by. Casualty reached safety.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
MCA/HMCG
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
511508
Casualty Type:
Manual Craft (rowing)
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Stranding or Grounding