Selsey inshore lifeboat “Peter Cornish” launched at 1540 to go to the assistance of the local dive boat “Phoenix” which had broken down just offshore in Bracklesham Bay with 3 persons on board after running out of fuel.
On passage to the casualty the lifeboat went ashore at Puma Safety’s base at Bracklesham and took them up on their offer of 20 litres of fuel. The fuel was transported to the casualty. At 1555 the ILB was on scene and the crew assisted in refuelling the “Phoenix”. Within 10 minutes the casualty was underway again and continued to her mooring at Itchenor unaided.
The ILB was released to return to station arriving back at 1624 recovering straight away and was made ready for service once more at 1645.
CREW: C.Pullenger (Helmsman), R.Archibald, P.Pitham.
WIND: Southwest 2. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Sunny.