42232

42232

Submitted by Colin Scott11 on Mon, 13/06/2022 - 09:23

Date of Incident:

12/06/2022

Station:

NCI Felixstowe

Incident Summary:

Cabin Cruiser observed by NCI aground at entrance to river. Local rescue boat in attendance. Unable to pull vessel free on falling tide. 3 POB and dog removed from casualty, skipper stayed on board.

Once completely out of the water, hull was inspected, no damage visible, so expected the vessel would refloated on high tide.

RNLI:

Yes

Initiated:

MCA/HMCG

MCA:

Yes

MCA No.:

015910

Casualty Type:

Motor Boat/RIB

Cause of Incident:

Vessel - Stranding or Grounding

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