Date of Incident:
13/08/2024
Station:
NCI Hengistbury Head
Incident Summary:
Yacht called HMCG with engine failure. NCI established visual. Pan Pan issued, NCI gave CG an update. Yacht initially offered assistance, then withdrew. Second yacht offered but 40 minutes away.
Casualty made slow progress under sail, lost to view from HH NCI and hand over to Needles NCI.
RNLI:
No
Initiated:
MCA/HMCG
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
530901
Casualty Type:
Sailing Vessel
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Disabled / Machinery Failure