Date of Incident:
18/05/2026
Station:
NCI Felixstowe
Incident Summary:
NCI observed a yacht aground, and on its side. HMCG informed, but already aware. Monitoring requested, as vessel should refloat on tide. Harbour Master attempted to refloat casualty with a rope.
Vessel eventually was refloated and towed into river.
RNLI:
No
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
Casualty Type:
Sailing Vessel
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Stranding or Grounding