A member of the public had reported to the UK Coastguard that the vessel to have someone on board bailing out.
The D Class inshore Lifeboat (ILB) launched at 9.15 p.m. on Wednesday 4th May and proceeded to the position given. The ILB arrived on scene at 9.33 p.m. and initially the vessel could not be seen but, after a search of the area, the boat was found at anchor with no persons aboard and the engine in the raised position. This information was passed to the Coastguard as well as the vessel name and port of registration.
The Coastguards were satisfied that there was no one in difficulties and so released the ILB to return to station. After arriving back at station at 10.00 p.m. the ILB was recovered washed down, refuelled, and made ready for service.
CREW: Sam Corcoran-Smith (Helmsman), Max Wiseman, and Tim Scott.