Date of Incident:
31/07/2026
Station:
NCI Bembridge
Incident Summary:
NCI observed a small sports boat, 3 POB, no lifejackets, which appeared to have engine trouble. Casualty flagged down a passing RIB. NCI informed HMCG of concern, as casualty was drifting into the
path of a ferry. CG alerted ferry to danger. RIB then undertook a tow, and vessels were lost to view. CG updated.
RNLI:
No
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
Casualty Type:
Motor Boat/RIB
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Disabled / Machinery Failure