Date of Incident:
21/05/2026
Station:
NCI Swanage
Incident Summary:
NCI observed a RIB, travelling at speed, which hit a wave and the occupant was ejected from the boat. The RIB continued and crashed onto the Beach.One person in the water, wearing a buoyancy aid,
was recovered by second RIB. Boat on the beach caught fire, AWLB, ILB and CRT tasked. Fire service also attended. The RIB was allowed to burn out on the beach, casualty uninjured.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
Casualty Type:
Motor Boat/RIB
Cause of Incident:
Man Overboard