Date of Incident:
18/07/2024
Station:
NCI Calshot Tower
Incident Summary:
HMCG called NCI re. possible fire on vessel, requesting visual. Nothing seen due to visibility and large tanker. NCI observed 2 vessels stopped at location, and ILB then arrived. LB removed 1 crew,
and put 2 LB crew aboard. NCI continued to observe. LB reported fire was extinguished, vessel to be towed to harbour, to be met by fire service. NCI stood down. (see I/R 50430)
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
MCA/HMCG
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
525174
Casualty Type:
Motor Boat/RIB
Cause of Incident:
Fire