Date of Incident:
10/02/2024
Station:
NCI Gosport
Incident Summary:
Yacht issued a MayDay with fire in engine compartment. NCI had visual, HMCG informed. Second yacht and pilot vessel went to assist. CG issued MayDay relay for any vessel with fire fighting
capability to assist. Fire reported extinguished, tow established by pilot vessel. LB attended, and casualty safely to marina, Fire Brigade attended.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
MCA/HMCG
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
503777
Casualty Type:
Sailing Vessel
Cause of Incident:
Fire