Vessel Damaged, Takes On Water, Towed In
On Wednesday [Nov 1] the 22ft power craft ‘Sunreal’ — with two persons on-board – lost its rudder after an incident in Paradise Lakes, with a good Samaritan taking the vessel under tow towards the southern end of Morgan’s Point, and then construction workers also came to the boater’s assistance, using a nearby crane to hoist the boat to dry land.
A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Radio received a call from the 22ft power craft ‘SUNREAL’ with two persons on-board, reporting that the vessel had lost its rudder after striking bottom in Paradise Lakes.
“The two occupants were instructed to conduct a quick check of vessel for water intake, confirming a minute later that vessel was indeed taking on water near Alpha Island.
“Bermuda Radio commenced Urgent Marine Information Broadcasts [PANPAN] with a good Samaritan arriving on scene a few minutes later, taking the vessel under tow towards the southern end of Morgan’s Point.
“Following a partial beaching of boat, the occupant reported that the stern was still under water and he would need assistance getting boat onto dry land.
“Construction workers on site also came to the boater’s assistance, using a nearby crane to hoist the boat to dry land. Bermuda Radio cancelled its Urgent Broadcast to mariners as all parties were reported safely ashore.”
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