Date of Incident:
20/07/2024
Station:
NCI Gosport
Incident Summary:
Yacht issued Pan Pan - forestay parted and mast in danger of collapse. HMCG aware. asked vessels to assist. NCI informed CG they had visual. CG suggested they use spinnaker halyard as jury stay.
Casualty made way to harbour, escorted by other yacht. Vessel advised to anchor 100 yds from entrance. Harbour patrol undertook tow to safety. Pan Pan cancelled.
RNLI:
No
Initiated:
MCA/HMCG
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
525648
Casualty Type:
Sailing Vessel
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Sail Failure / Dismasting