Date of Incident:
12/08/2023
Station:
NCI Felixstowe
Incident Summary:
NCI observed a yacht aground. HMCG informed. Passing vessels unable to assist. CRT tasked, yacht not in immediate danger. Pan Pan issued. CRT stood down. As tide came in, skipper expressed concern
vessel was being pushed into trouble, so ILB tasked and towed the vessel to safety.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
528499
Casualty Type:
Sailing Vessel
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Stranding or Grounding