47810

47810

Submitted by Colin Scott11 on Mon, 16/10/2023 - 09:37

Date of Incident:

15/10/2023

Station:

NCI Hengistbury Head

Incident Summary:

2 RIBs ( one with 6 POB, one with 3 POB) were observed tied together, aground in channel. No lifejackets. No immediate danger, one RIB tried to tow other off, people in water. HMCG received 999 call

from MOP. NCI confirmed to CG they had visual. Not enough water for ILB, so decided to wait for tide. Both vessels refloated and progressed up channel, CG advised. Met by ILB crew and advised.

RNLI:

Yes

Initiated:

MCA/HMCG

MCA:

Yes

MCA No.:

538368

Casualty Type:

Motor Boat/RIB

Cause of Incident:

Vessel - Stranding or Grounding

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