Presentation to Watermeadow Grange

Our busy Presentation Team consisting of Watchkeepers Hugh S and Hugh DS were invited to give a talk to Watermeadow Grange Care Home in Topsham today. The residents were interested to learn what we do, why and about our charity. The Activities Manager, Helen, introduced the pair to the gathering who gave a short history of our Station at Exmouth.
Thank you for the hospitality, the tea and most welcome cakes after!!

Local Notice to Mariners 20/24

Lateral Port Mark No.6 returned to station.

Notice is given that Lateral Port Mark No.6 has been returned to station.

50°36.289′ N
003°23.850′ W

Local Notice to Mariners number 19-24 is hereby cancelled.

Incident – Jet Ski Grounding/Engine Failure

NCI monitoring jet ski grounded on sand bank. MoP advised engine failure. HMCG & RNLI Lifeguards advised by NCI. Both casualties, wearing buoyancy aids, returned to shore by RNLI Lifeguards jet ski. NCI advised Harbour Master of abandoned jet ski on sand bank. Jet ski later recovered to the beach.

Incident – Smoking Fishing Vessel

Watchkeepers observed fishing vessel 155 degrees, 2nm from lookout, with smoke coming from stern. Advised HMCG who requested NCI maintain observation and report any changes. Fishing vessel later on the move. No further smoke from stern.

Incident – Welfare Concern

Call from Police Control Room. Information re-MoP possibly on Exmouth beach. Concern for their welfare. Area searched. No trace.

Visit by PCC

NCI Exmouth had a visitor last week: Alison Hernandez, Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall. She was met by our Station Manager, Peter Oliver at our lookout, who explained our role in the Search and Rescue family, as well as our aims as a charity and our unique position on Exmouth seafront.

 

 

Local Notice to Mariners 19/24

Lateral Port Mark No.6 is off Station.

Notice is given that Lateral Port Mark No.6 is off station. The buoy will be replaced as soon as possible.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in this area.

Incident – RIB Grounding

NCI observed RIB grounded on sands. HMCG advised. Lifeguards jet ski approached to help. RIB declined assistance. NCI maintained observation. RIB later underway with 2 people onboard.

Incident – Grounded Sports Fishing Vessel

MoP informed HMCG of sports fishing vessel grounded on Pole Sands. Two people in water attempting to free vessel. NCI had visual and advised HMCG. NCI monitoring. Dinghy approached and supported. Vessel freed and motored away. NCI updated HMCG. Exmouth ILB launched and made contact with vessel.

Rebecca

Watch keepers out on sailing yacht Rebecca yesterday , caught some views we have from our Coastwatch lookout closer up ! Thanks to skipper Bryn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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