Date of Incident:
22/10/2026
Station:
NCI Needles
Incident Summary:
NCI observed a fishing vessel capsize, with skipper on upturned hull. HMCG informed. ILB and AWLB tasked, and NCI gave LBs correct location. Casualty was record by LB,
and transferred to hospital by HELO with cold water shock. Casualty recovered fully.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
Casualty Type:
Fishing (commercial)
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Capsize