Date of Incident:
19/03/2022
Station:
NCI Gosport
Incident Summary:
Pan Pan from yacht with sail problem. NCI had visual and advised HMCG. No AIS signal seen. Vessel under engine power and still trying to clear problem.
Police launch offered assistance but conditions too rough. Casualty got under way, then Pan Pan reopened as further problem developed and LB tasked to tow casualty back to harbour.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
MCA/HMCG
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
006068
Casualty Type:
Sailing Vessel
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Sail Failure / Dismasting