A boat moored at Newport Harbour has been secured by firefighters and coastguards after it started listing heavily as the tide fell during the night.
It was at around 03:30 this morning (Thursday) that emergency services were mobilised to Newport Quay, after receiving reports that a large vessel was leaning heavily to the port side.
It’s understood that as the tide fell, the boat became unstable and began listing.
Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team responded to the quay side, soon requesting the assistance of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service in securing the vessel.
There was 1 person on board the boat.
With the boat secured and the area cordoned off, the incident has now been handed over to the harbourmaster.
Separately, Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 375 from Lee-on-Solent has been involved in 2 medical evacuations from St Mary’s Hospital helipad this morning.
The helicopter has successfully transferred the poorly patients to the mainland for further treatment.
Area Cordoned Off.
For what reason?
A vessel with a Fin keel, heels over at low tide. Then rights it’s self again at high tide. Anyone with an ounce of knowledge would know that.
The Skipper should have mentioned such to the harbour master. He in turn should have informed the skipper, the river bed is very firm in that location, so the vessel would not bed down as the tide falls. As for a CG team securing a vessel. Ha they don’t know the first thing about doing such. Sounds like a comedy of errors all round. BRILLIANT
Well said m8!!and if 1 person was on board surly they would of had the sense to sure it up instead of having emergencies services time wasted!!!
I am uncertain how a vessel in such a state of disrepair was permitted access to Medina Quay. It appears that financial resources may override standard operational requirements. I believe that all vessels entering a marina or mooring facility should undergo rigorous inspection and maintenance, and owners must demonstrate proficiency in proper mooring techniques. Furthermore, I suspect that the vessel owner will not be held accountable for the costs associated with the emergency services required for this rescue.
what a load of old shite you haven’t got a clue
Strikes me that he tied the lines too tight, not allowing for a falling tide.
is this really news who cares
Three people so far it seems
Might thoughts too.
Its a distraction from the immigrants story lol