Date of Incident:
07/02/2025
Station:
NCI Hengistbury Head
Incident Summary:
HMCG contacted NCI and asked for a search for a yacht which had missed its ETA. Description given (same incident as I/R 52448 ) RNLI LBs, and HELO tasked. Emergency alerts issued to all ships.
Casualty found by LB next day, and assistance given, assets stood down.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
MCA/HMCG
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
003408
Casualty Type:
Visual Search for HMCG
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Believed Missing / Overdue