Date of Incident:
04/07/2024
Station:
NCI Newhaven
Incident Summary:
NCI observed a sailing vessel at anchor, which went broadside and shipped water. 1 POB with no lifejacket. HMCG advised of concern, but could not contact vessel. CRT tasked, vessel in danger.
Person on board attempted to retrieve anchor, AWLB and HELO tasked, vessel drifted towards rocks. and casualty evacuated by HELO winch, believed broken leg, and met ambulance. Vessel confirmed wrecked
on rocks. Casualty taken to hospital by ambulance.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
523231
Casualty Type:
Sailing Vessel
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Flooding