Date of Incident:
24/07/2025
Station:
NCI Porthcawl
Incident Summary:
May Day issued by unidentified vessel, fishing gear caught on mussel beds. NCI initiated search. and identified casualty. Second vessel oon scene to assist and cutting gear free. ILB tasked and then
stood down as gear was cut free. Both vessels proceeded to port, all safe.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
MCA/HMCG
MCA:
Yes
Casualty Type:
Fishing (commercial)
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Entanglements - tethered the boat to the seabed