COASTGUARD teams have been called to Ventnor this afternoon (Saturday) after a person reported seeing the occupant of a vessel waving for help.

At 2.05pm, Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team was tasked to the scene off Ventnor, and Sandown Lifeboat has since been called upon.

The call came in from a person on land, stating they could see the occupant of a vessel out at sea waving in potential distress.

UPDATE 6pm: 

Coastguard teams were called to an upturned vessel which they helped put upright. 

No people were reported in the water or in difficulty, and the vessel was taken back to shore, escorted by another vessel.