47161

47161

Submitted by Colin Scott11 on Sun, 27/08/2023 - 11:27

Date of Incident:

26/08/2023

Station:

NCI Nells Point

Incident Summary:

HMCG called NCI re. yacht aground on causeway. NCI established visual, 5 POB, asked to monitor. Crew signalled emergency. Nearby vessel stood by. May Day then issued, ILB tasked. AWLB and CRT

also tasked. CG decided to evacuate casualties when causeway uncovered, so LBs stood down. casualties evacuated on foot later, and waiting to refloat vessel on tide, but damage possible.

RNLI:

Yes

Initiated:

MCA/HMCG

MCA:

Yes

MCA No.:

531422

Casualty Type:

Sailing Vessel

Cause of Incident:

Vessel - Stranding or Grounding

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