Date of Incident:
15/08/2026
Station:
NCI Bass Point
Incident Summary:
NCI observed an inflatable dinghy, 1 POB, rowing past lookout, no lifejacket, but no apparent distress. HMCG informed, as NCI considered it an unsuitable vessel for the conditions, with an offshore
wind. vessel lost to visual, CG took control, and planned enquiries. Outcome unknown.
RNLI:
No
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
Casualty Type:
Manual Craft (Inflatable)
Cause of Incident:
Thought to be in Trouble