During 2020 all NCI stations closed for two months at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. On re-opening most stations were single-crewed for the rest of the year.
| Incident No. | Date of Incident | Station Name | Incident Summary | Initiated by | Lifeboat involved | MCA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58306 | 13/08/2026 | NCI Porthcawl | HMCG tasked ILB to 3 wing surfers in difficulty, NCI informed CG they had visual on CCTV. Monitoring requested. ILB attended casualties, and recovered all three. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 58308 | 13/08/2026 | NCI Shoreham | HMCG called NCI re. a person reported to have entered the water. CCTV search initiated. NCI CCTV and ILB searched, and casualty was seen to self rescue further down the beach. NFA. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 58277 | 13/08/2026 | NCI Worms Head | NCI reported to HMCG the bow of a vessel in the water. CG said another vessel had reported a wreck previously. CRT tasked to investigate. CG asked all vessels to check, and a second vessel , confirmed it was the wreck previously identified as a vessel adrift. No action as no risk to anyone. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 58282 | 13/08/2026 | NCI Calshot Tower | HMCG called NCI re. report of a jet skier in the water, next to a ferry and a RIB. RIB assisted casualty while ferry continued. Casualty was recovered to shore by the RIB, NCI updated. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 58283 | 13/08/2026 | NCI Portscatho | MOP called NCI re. a dog fallen over cliff. HMCG informed, CRT tasked. Dog was recovered by CRT. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 58284 | 13/08/2026 | NCI Worms Head | NCI informed HMCG 4 MsOP were stranded on island. ILB tasked, recovered 2 casualties, handed over to CRT and returned for others. All returned safely to shore. | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 58287 | 12/08/2026 | NCI Porthcawl | HMCG tasked ILB to 3 swimmers in difficulty, NCI started search of area. NCI unable to establish visual, but stood by. ILB reported 2 casualties had returned to shore, and 1 had been recovered., Assets were stood down. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 58265 | 12/08/2026 | NCI Bembridge | NCI received a SART message on their AIS screen. HMCG informed, and details supplied. Nothing visible from lookout. CG decided NFA. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 58266 | 12/08/2026 | NCI St Agnes Head | NCI had monitored a kayak, seemingly under control, but being pushed back by wind. Kayak was lost to view, then HMCG called asking NCI to look for a different colour kayak. Nothing was seen. NFA | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 58267 | 12/08/2026 | NCI Lee-on-the-Solent | NCI observed a dismasted yacht, HMCG informed and location supplied. HMCG asked nearby yacht to check if assistance was required. Casualty then started moving under power, and headed for , harbour, CG informed, NCI stood down. Neighbouring NCI station informed casualty was heading their way. Casualty entered harbour and safety. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 58285 | 12/08/2026 | NCI Porthcawl | LGs called HMCH re. unconscious person on beach, ambulance called. NCI commenced a scan of area with camera and established visual. CRT tasked, NCI continued monitoring. Casualty was , evacuated by CRT. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 58254 | 11/08/2026 | NCI Worms Head | MOP called to say a person had fallen on rocks, and emergency services had been called. Casualty had head and leg injuries, and was vomiting. HMCG confirmed emergency services had been called. , NCI supplied a first aid kit. CG updated with weather conditions. HELO tasked to evacuate casualty, paramedic attended, and casualty was.transferred to hospital. | MMO | No | Yes |
| 58255 | 11/08/2026 | NCI Brancaster | NCI observed 2 paddle boarders, who had fallen off and were unable to remount boards,. They were drifting out to sea, HMCG informed, CRT amd Hovercraft tasked. A swimmer went out to assist, and , pulled casualties to the beach, one casualty in distress. Assets stood down. | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 58256 | 11/08/2026 | NCI Portscatho | MOP called NCI to report a fuel spillage from an anchored motor cruiser. HMCG informed, CRT tasked to investigate. Vessel departed, CRT found no spillage. NFA.m | NCI | No | Yes |
| 58262 | 11/08/2026 | NCI Torbay | NCI heard a Pan pan re a speedboat, 3 POB, broken down.NCI confirmed visual with HMCG. Casualty was being towed by a small RIB. casualty reached harbour and safety. CG updated. Pan Pan , cancelled. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 58264 | 11/08/2026 | NCI Canvey Island | NCI observed a motor boat, 5 POB, anchor and persons set up beach picnic. A large fire was lit, HMCG informed, fire brigade recommended. Fire service decide they cannot intervene, advised Police. , Police advised approach by water was best. Meanwhile persons involved left by boat, having apparently extinguished fire. No smoke visible. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 58276 | 11/08/2026 | NCI Padstow | HMCG called NCI re. report of 5 MOP stranded on an estuary sandbank.NCI confirmed visual, and CG confirmed they were calling out H.M. boat. BCI reported the casualties were wading in deep water , towards beach. NCI advised CG 2 kayakers were assisting casualties. H.M. vessel recovered casualties to the beach. NFA. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 58363 | 11/08/2026 | NCI Lyme Bay | HMCG called NCI re. report of an inflatable, 3 POB, struggling to get back to shore. Extensive search was inconclusive, with no positive I/d. CG updated. CG then were informed by someone from a , holiday park that the dinghy and occupants were safely ashore. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 58253 | 10/08/2026 | NCI Teignmouth | LGs and NCI observed a dinghy capsize, 2 persons in water. HMCG informed. LGs recovered casualties and dinghy to harbour. | RNLI | No | Yes |
| 58219 | 10/08/2026 | NCI Shoreham | A MOP fell on the breakwater, and MOP phoned for ambulance, but was told of a 2 hour wait. NCI called HMCG, CRT tasked to assess casualty. CRT attended, and asked NCI for sea and tide conditions, , Advised all safe. Ambulance attended, and recovered casualty to hospital. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 58237 | 10/08/2026 | NCI Felixstowe | HMCG called NCI re. concern for a yacht, reported to be drifting by MOP, after occupants (adult and 2 children) had rowed ashore in a dinghy. CRT tasked, and ascertained one person had stayed aboard, CRT monitored situation until all occupants were back on board. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 58245 | 10/08/2026 | NCI Canvey Island | Off duty W/K reported to NCI there was a dead seal on the beach. HMCG informed, and council contacted to arrange disposal. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 58247 | 10/08/2026 | NCI Calshot Tower | NCI observed a paddle board, 2 POB, no life jackets, drifting into shipping channelHMCG informed, and they contacted harbour master, who was escorting a ship outbound. A small yacht then , recovered the 2 casualties, and board, and returned then to shore. CG updated. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 58210 | 09/08/2026 | NCI Brancaster | NCI observed 2 MOP stranded on island, attempting to swim back. A local ranger reported them to be in distress. HMCG informed, monitoring requested. Both adults made it safely to shore, no apparent , injuries. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 58211 | 09/08/2026 | NCI Torbay | MOP reported to NCI 5 jet skis speeding in restricted area. Visual established, and facts confirmed. Harbour Master informed. | NCI | No | No |
| 58212 | 09/08/2026 | NCI Worms Head | NCI observed several MOPs on island, causeway about to close. Siren used, with no response. HMCG informed. 3 casualties then returned across the flooded causeway, and the other three , remained, apparently fishing. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 58216 | 09/08/2026 | NCI Lee-on-the-Solent | HMCG tasked local LB to an injured jet skier, NCI located 3 jet skis in the area, informed HMCGMonitoring requested. LB attended, and advised an ambulance was required. Casualty had moderate bleeding, but was conscious. RT tasked and ambulance arranged tomeet at LB station. NCI stood down. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 58220 | 09/08/2026 | NCI Hengistbury Head | Pan Pan was issued by a motor vessel with engine problems. NCI saw nothing at given position, however did see a vessel nearby travelling very slowly and with exhaust visible. Correct position given. , NCI advised HMCG of corrected position, monitoring requested. CG spoke with vessels crew, and agreed to downgrade Pan Pan, and monitor progress, NCI stood down. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 58273 | 09/08/2026 | NCI Froward Point | HMCG called NCI asking for visual on a broken down cabin cruiser. NCI confirmed visual, and told CG there was a trimaran close by. CG tried to contact trimaran, and Issued a Pan Pan. Trimaran then , tok casualty vessel under tow towards the river. CG advised harbour authority, and asked them to take over tow. NFA | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 58243 | 09/08/2026 | NCI Torbay | MOP reported to NCI a MOP trying to jump the railings towards the cliff. Police had been called, HMCG informed. Police and CRT arrived at scene, CG kept updated. AWLB was tasked to scene, but then , stood down. Police secured casualty, and escorted them to hospital. | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 58244 | 09/08/2026 | NCI Prawle Point | A passing yacht called NCI re fire in a field close to road, and cottages. NCI called 999 fore fire service. HMCG informed. NCI suspended operations for safety reasons. Access to NCI station was , closed, and W/Ks had to wait until allowed through by fire service. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 58252 | 09/08/2026 | NCI Needles | HMCG called NCI re. report from MOP of a windsurfer possibly in trouble. Search requested, nothing seen, CG updated. NFA. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 58226 | 08/08/2026 | NCI Porthcawl | Concerns were raised to NCI about a person by the pier, who appeared intoxicated. NCI called Police on 999. Casualty became abusive to passers by, NCI monitored situation. Casualty then moved to , marina area, continuing to be abusive. Police arrived, and took casualty into care. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 58196 | 08/08/2026 | NCI Cleethorpes | MOP reported to NCI her father was missing, and not answering his phone. Description supplied. HMCG informed. While on the phone, W/K spotted a gentleman matching the description, in the car park. , The MISPER was reunited with family, and CG updated. NFA. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 58197 | 08/08/2026 | NCI Mundesley | MOP reported to NCI 6 jet skis manoeuvring dangerously, also 2 4x4 vehicles on the beach. NCI informed Police via 101, but put on hold for 15 minutes until call was abandoned. NCI assumed no action , had been taken. | NCI | No | No |
| 58201 | 08/08/2026 | NCI Portland Bill | HMCG issued a Pan Pan rekey re. fishing vessel, 1 POB, with loss of engine and drifting. NCI informed CG they had visual, AWLB tasked. Casualty was towed to harbour by LB, until tow passed to its , sister vessel for return to home port. NFA Pan Pan cancelled. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 58206 | 07/08/2026 | NCI Porthcawl | HMCG called NCI re. concern for 2 paddle boarders. CCTV scan commenced, and casualties were identified 600mtrs offshore, making very slow progress, monitoring requested. No immediate danger. , After a very slow journey, both casualties returned to shore, CG updated, NFA. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 58215 | 07/08/2026 | NCI Folkestone | NCI observed 5 MOPs tombstoning off the pier, HMCG informed. Persons then swam back, and left the pier. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 58187 | 07/08/2026 | NCI Gwennap Head | RIB called HMCG reporting a mechanical failure, and requesting a tow to harbour. CG called NCI asking for weather and sea conditions report. Visual of casualty confirmed, also 2 nearby vessels. , NCI advised CG that a ferry was paaproaching the casualty at 20 knots, and suggested an alteration of course - duly done by CG. Casualty was then taken under tow by second vessel, and towed to safety. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 58191 | 07/08/2026 | NCI Hengistbury Head | MCG asked NCI to search for a missing paddle boarder who had become separated from family. CG then called to say casualty had been found safe and well at his car. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |