Date of Incident:
18/07/2025
Station:
NCI Nare Point
Incident Summary:
Yacht called NCI on Ch65 with engine failure, currently under sail but may need assistance at river entrance. Advised to call HMCG on Ch16, but reluctant to do so. NCI advised CG of situation, who
would wait for call. Vessel issued Pan Pan, requesting tow. Second yacht offered tow, and third vessel then towed casualty to its mooring. Pan Pan cancelled.
RNLI:
No
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
Casualty Type:
Sailing Vessel
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Disabled / Machinery Failure