Date of Incident:
11/07/2024
Station:
NCI Hengistbury Head
Incident Summary:
Fishing vessel called on Ch16 reporting engine failure and requested tow, 2 POB. NCI advised HMCG they had visual. Anchor then dropped. Pan Pan issued, vessel responded but no reply.
A catamaran then undertook tow to safety of harbour.
RNLI:
No
Initiated:
MCA/HMCG
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
524144
Casualty Type:
Fishing (commercial)
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Disabled / Machinery Failure