Date of Incident:
12/08/2024
Station:
NCI Newhaven
Incident Summary:
MayDay from jetski re. sinking boat with people in water. Boat sank and 5 persons picked up by 3 jet skis. HELO and AWLB tasked. HMCG asked NCI for visual, but poor visibility. Vessel was a
fishing charter, which took on water over stern. Casualties rescued by jet skis and taken to beach. Ambulance attended.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
MCA/HMCG
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
530634
Casualty Type:
Motor Boat/RIB
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Leaks / Swamping