Date of Incident:
18/05/2026
Station:
NCI Hengistbury Head
Incident Summary:
HMCG called NCI re. a yacht with a broken rudder, vessel located by NCI. 2 POB, Pan Pan was issued. NCI stayed open late to monitor situation. ILB tasked and towed vessel to safety of harbour.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
MCA/HMCG
MCA:
Yes
Casualty Type:
Sailing Vessel
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Disabled / Machinery Failure