Monday, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Table Bay duty crew activated following a request for assistance from a local 35-foot sailing yacht. The vessel had reported motor mechanical failure approximately 1 nautical mile south of Robben Island and requested a tow to their berth at the Royal Cape Yacht Club. The yacht and crew were not in immediate danger and continued sailing towards the Port of Table Bay while NSRI responded.
NSRI Table Bay duty crew launched the rescue craft DHL Deliverer from Station 3 Table Bay, and successfully rendezvoused with the vessel in Table Bay. A towline was established, and the yacht was safely towed to Ben Schoeman Dock.
Once there, the rescue craft rafted alongside the casualty vessel and assisted in bringing her safely to her berth without incident. No further assistance was required.
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