Date of Incident:
05/06/2024
Station:
NCI Felixstowe
Incident Summary:
NCI observed a yacht aground at river entrance, just after high tide. HMCG informed. Several FVs tried to assist, without success. ILB tasked, attempted a tow, but unsuccessful. BF vessel
attended but could not get close. Casualty waited until next high tide, which was after NCI closed.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
518655
Casualty Type:
Sailing Vessel
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Stranding or Grounding