Date of Incident:
08/09/2024
Station:
NCI Needles
Incident Summary:
HMCG issued Pan Pan re. motor launch, 4POB, with engine failure. NCI plotted position, and had visual. Yacht responded, but could not tow due to state of tide. Several vessels offered help, but tide
too low. Pan Pan reissued, and RIB responded, and initiated tow. NCI monitored situation. Casualty towed to safety.
RNLI:
No
Initiated:
MCA/HMCG
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
535836
Casualty Type:
Motor Boat/RIB
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Disabled / Machinery Failure