Date of Incident:
13/06/2024
Station:
NCI Whitstable
Incident Summary:
2 catamarans launched and one capsized 100mtrs from shore. Unable to right boat, despite assistance. RIB from local dredger helped right the vessel. Both then sailed away. HMCG phoned NCI following
call from MOP, and were updated by NCI. ILB was tasked and located 2 catamarans and all appeared well. NFA.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
MCA/HMCG
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
519810
Casualty Type:
Sailing Vessel
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Capsize