40917

40917

Submitted by Colin Scott11 on Sat, 05/02/2022 - 16:23

Date of Incident:

02/02/2022

Station:

NCI Porthcawl

Incident Summary:

NCI observed large cabin cruiser drifting down channel, then turning and making way against tide. Vessel observed to drift again, then try to motor against tide. HMCG informed.

Vessel called CG on 999, ILB tasked. and established tow. AWLB tasked to assist and took over tow. NCI lost sight of incident

Casualty eventually towed to marina

RNLI:

Yes

Initiated:

NCI

MCA:

Yes

MCA No.:

002463

Casualty Type:

Motor Boat/RIB

Cause of Incident:

Vessel - Disabled / Machinery Failure

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