42934

42934

Submitted by Colin Scott11 on Thu, 04/08/2022 - 08:08

Date of Incident:

03/08/2022

Station:

NCI Cromer

Incident Summary:

HMCG asked NCI to observe a yacht off the pier. vessel had possibly hit the pier/slip. Vessel was afloat and no sign of damage. Vessel moved away then snagged a crab pot line. Local crab boat offered

help. Vessel then moved away under power and logged off by NCI.

RNLI:

Initiated:

MCA/HMCG

MCA:

Yes

MCA No.:

025416

Casualty Type:

Sailing Vessel

Cause of Incident:

Vessel - Collision

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