Date of Incident:
13/03/2026
Station:
NCI Felixstowe
Incident Summary:
Pan Pan issued by yacht anchored close to shore, unable to start engine, and drifting. HMCG had some concern for skipper. AWLB tasked, NCI asked for visual - negative. Local pilot vessel took
yacht under tow, and brought it safely alongside in harbour.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
MCA/HMCG
MCA:
Yes
Casualty Type:
Sailing Vessel
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Dragging Anchor