Date of Incident:
22/02/2025
Station:
NCI Hengistbury Head
Incident Summary:
NCI observed a RIB aground on sand bar. POB got out but could not start engine. HMCG informed, monitoring requested. Passing ferry also reported incident. ILB tasked, and attached a tow line.
Casualty vessel was recovered to quay, all safe.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
004867
Casualty Type:
Motor Boat/RIB
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Stranding or Grounding