Date of Incident:
24/07/2023
Station:
NCI Nells Point
Incident Summary:
NCI observed yacht, 3 POB, aground. HMCG informed, no immediate danger. NCI asked to monitor. Update reported 1 person in water trying to refloat. ILB passing so tasked to check. ILB then returned to
harbour. Casualty tried to move clear, crew baling or paddling. CRT then involved, ILB then tasked, reported crew fine, NCI monitored until station closed. Yacht escorted to safety.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
525206
Casualty Type:
Sailing Vessel
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Stranding or Grounding