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 | MCA No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53473 | 28/05/2025 | NCI Charmouth | MOP reported to NCI a missing child. Child described as vulnerable. HMCG informed, and while on phone it was reported casualty had been found safe and well. | NCI | No | Yes | 017732 |
| 53525 | 28/05/2025 | NCI Nells Point | NCI observed a MOP on island with causeway about to flood. HMCG advised. Casualty waded to safety, CG updated, NFA. | NCI | No | Yes | 017764 |
| 53475 | 28/05/2025 | NCI Filey | Three walkers plus dog were observed by NCI to be cut off by tide. They unsuccessfully tried climbing up cliffs. HMCG informed, ILB tasked, NCI conned LB onto casualties , who were directed to , safety by ILB | NCI | Yes | Yes | 017751 |
| 53462 | 26/05/2025 | NCI Torbay | A multi-hull vessel called Harbour master requesting a tow in bad weather, but call unanswered. 2 POB. Vessel listing and anchor not holding. NCI informed HMCG they had visual. CG asked casualty to , keep anchor down, AWLB tasked. NCI lost visual, LB reached casualty, which had raised sails, and undertook tow to safety. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes | 017524 |
| 53482 | 26/05/2025 | NCI Padstow | HMCG called NCI re. report from MOP of a surfer in difficulty. Casualty identified by NCI, and informed CG they seemed competent but conditions were difficult. Surfer returned to shore, CG updated. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes | 017470 |
| 53482 | 26/05/2025 | NCI Padstow | HMCG called NCI re. report from MOP of a surfer in difficulty. Casualty identified by NCI, and informed CG they seemed competent but conditions were difficult. Surfer returned to shore, CG updated. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes | 017470 |
| 53455 | 26/05/2025 | NCI Southend | NCI observed a kite surfer caught up in boom. HMCG informed. Casualty made kite safe around boom, and waded ashore. NCI spoke to casualty, who was okay, and CG advised waiting until low tide to , retrieve kite. No SAR assets deployed. Kite later broke free and drifted on tide. | NCI | No | Yes | 017439 |
| 53447 | 25/05/2025 | NCI Stone Point | Yacht called HMCG with engine problems. NCI advised CG they had visual, monitoring requested. ILB tasked, and took vessel under tow, NCI stood down. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes | 017311 |
| 53449 | 25/05/2025 | NCI Wells-next-the-Sea | A missing child was reported to NCI, Police informed. casualty was then found by relatives, Police aware. | NCI | No | No | POL201 |
| 53450 | 25/05/2025 | NCI Wells-next-the-Sea | NCI observed 1 MOP + dog stranded on far side of channel with rising tide, dog unwilling to enter water. HMCG informed, ILB tasked, and casualties recovered to safety. | NCI | Yes | Yes | 017253 |
| 53441 | 24/05/2025 | NCI Porthcawl | HMCG called NCI re. report from MOP of 2 people cut off by tide. Visibility limited but no casualties seen. ILBs tasked and then stood down as it was reported casualties has self rescued. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes | 017968 |
| 53442 | 24/05/2025 | NCI Canvey Island | HMCG called NCI re report of vessel on fire. NCI observed vessel with heavy smoke emerging from funnel, thereby saving assets being deployed. CG informed. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes | 017012 |
| 53443 | 24/05/2025 | NCI Prawle Point | HMCG called NCI re. report of yacht with possible fouled prop. NCI informed CG they had been monitoring vessel, skipper had been waving one hand. Nearby RIB undertook tow, then made its own way, towards harbour, visibility then lost in fog, CG updated. Satisfied vessel made it to safety of harbour. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes | 017089 |
| 53448 | 24/05/2025 | NCI Wells-next-the-Sea | NCI observed 7 MOP cut off by tide. HMCG informed. AWLB tasked, but casualties waded waist deep back to safety. LB stood down. | NCI | Yes | Yes | 017047 |
| 53435 | 23/05/2025 | NCI Cape Cornwall | NCI observed a SART alert from vessel. HMCG informed, but it was not on their screen. CG took charge of situation, and nothing more was heard. Alert disappeared. | NCI | No | Yes | n/a |
| 53436 | 23/05/2025 | NCI Swanage | Motor cruiser called HMCG reporting they had broken down. Position given was incorrect, and NCI told CG they had visual, and gave correct position. CG suggested vessel contact Seastart, and asked , NCI to monitor. Seastar towed casualty to harbour and safety. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes | 016884 |
| 53433 | 22/05/2025 | NCI Mablethorpe | RNLI asked NCI to monitor a surfer in rough seas. Target located on camera. Targets partner arrived at lookout expressing concern. Surfer came ashore and reentered water before leaving. NCI tried to, update RNLI but no answer. | RNLI | No | No | n/a |
| 53421 | 22/05/2025 | NCI Rame Head | NCI hear Pan Pan from yacht with engine and steering failure, and informed HMCG they had visual, and gave accurate position. Monitoring requested. Assistance requested from vessels in area, but 1 hour, away. AWLB tasked, and undertook tow to safety of port. | NCI | Yes | Yes | 016774 |
| 53243 | 21/05/2025 | NCI Torbay | NCI observed 2 divers, no dive flag or support boat. Tried to alert 2 local vessels - 'divers down'. HMCG asked for detail, also tried to contact vessels with no success. Divers then disappeared from , view. NFA. | NCI | No | Yes | n/a |
| 53427 | 21/05/2025 | NCI Shoreham | Police asked NCI to look out for a MISPER from local hospital. Description given. NCI searched but did not see casualty, who was later reported to have been found safe and well. | Police | No | No | POL286 |
| 53451 | 20/05/2025 | NCI Wooltack Point | HMCG called NCI re. MISPER on coastal path. Casualty reported to be vulnerable. AWLB, ILB and Police involved in search. Casualty found safe and returned to car park. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes | 016487 |
| 53404 | 19/05/2025 | NCI Hengistbury Head | MOP informed NI of a young person distressed and unresponsive to questioning. HMCG advised, and they said to get informant to ring 999, but they had already left, CG advised. CRT arrived at , lookout, asked for details of informant but they had refused to give them. Casualty could not be located, incident closed. | NCI | No | Yes | 016335 |
| 53411 | 19/05/2025 | NCI Porthcawl | Yacht had engine failure on approach to marina. Anchor deployed, comms very difficult so called HMCG on 999. NCI informed CG they had visual. ILB tasked, 1 crew transferred to yacht, and vessel towed , to a marina berth. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes | 016423 |
| 53413 | 19/05/2025 | NCI Rame Head | Yacht called HMCG - taking on water, but no immediate assistance required. Heading towards Rame Head, CG asked NCI for visual - confirmed. Vessel then called NCI on Ch65 to confirm visual. , Casualty then reported water level was reducing, and was making slow progress, CG updated. NCI monitored vessel until it entered harbour approach. NFA. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes | 016349 |
| 53385 | 18/05/2025 | NCI Torbay | MOP reported to NCI dangerous behaviour by 8 jet skis, speeding in swimming area. Harbour master contacted, had visual, and promised to deal with issue. NFA by NCI. Informant updated. | NCI | No | No | n/a |
| 53387 | 18/05/2025 | NCI Exmouth | Following report to Police by samaritans, HMCG were advised of a possible suicide attempt. AWLB tasked. NCI asked to keep a look out. search was negative, assets stood down. | Police | Yes | Yes | 016100 |
| 53398 | 18/05/2025 | NCI Llandudno | NCI observed 2 kayaks, 3 POB, arrive on shore, not having been sen to go out. No wetsuits or buoyancy aids worn. kayaks abandoned at waters edge, occupants went into town. Kayaks in danger of floating, away. HMCG informed, also Border Force notified as possibly suspicious. No-one returned for kayaks during four hours. | NCI | No | Yes | 016120 |
| 53399 | 18/05/2025 | NCI Gwennap Head | Canoeist phoned NCI, reporting they (five ) were very fatigued, struggling against tide and unable to return to starting point. They had formed a raft for safety. HMCG informed, AWLB tasked and all , were recovered to start point safely. | NCI | Yes | Yes | 016187 |
| 53378 | 17/05/2025 | NCI Porthcawl | HMCG called NCI re possible paddle boarder in difficulty. Casualty, a kitesurfer, was located on camera. ILB tasked and recovered casualty to shore, all safe. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes | 015900 |
| 53426 | 17/05/2025 | NCI Shoreham | Local coastal office called NCI on Ch16 re. a Jetski, 2 POB, speeding in limited area. NCI spotted vessel, took photos, and reported it to have entered harbour and gone to watersports centre. | NCI | No | No | n/a |
| 53379 | 17/05/2025 | NCI Southend | NCI observed a fishing vessel run aground on mud flats, 3 POB. No apparent danger, HMCG informed. Location was a MOD site. manager informed. CRT tasked, Hovercraft launched, recovered 2 crew, leaving , one to wait for tide. Refloated 3 hours later. | NCI | Yes | Yes | 015897 |
| 53383 | 17/05/2025 | NCI Canvey Island | NCI contacted HMCG re. digital distress heard. CG stated it was in error. May Day relay from CG asking for information. NCI carried out search then CG confirmed an error. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes | 015911 |
| 53405 | 17/05/2025 | NCI Nare Point | Yacht entering river reported a second yacht in danger of grounding, HMCG asked NCI for visual - confirmed. Vessel has sails down, and was motoring, 1 POB, and appeared fine. CG updated. , vessel carried on its passage without incident. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes | 015958 |
| 53465 | 16/05/2025 | NCI Froward Point | Pan Pan issued by Motor Cruiser, engine failure. HMCG responded. 2 POB, tried to drop anchor but failed. NCI informed CG they had visual. Harbour authority vessel took casualty under tow, CG updated. , Vessel towed to safety of harbour. CG updated. | NCI | No | Yes | 015775 |
| 53434 | 16/05/2025 | NCI Cape Cornwall | Harbour Master informed NCI (via another station) a F.V was at sea while owner was hospitalised, possibly without permission. NCI watched vessel approach, and informed HMCG that it was on an unwise , course. Attempts made to contact vessel were ignored, next station informed. CG updated. | NCI | No | Yes | 015778 |
| 53373 | 16/05/2025 | NCI Bembridge | NCI observed a MOP on wrong side of cliff fence. CRT member, who was in the lookout confirmed, HMCG advised. CRT tasked, and discovered person was picnicking. They moved to correct side of , fence and then left. No other casualties seen. NFA | NCI | No | Yes | 015771 |
| 53392 | 15/05/2025 | NCI Portland Bill | HMCG called NCI re. report of a ringing bell. CRT tasked, attended lookout to search, and decided it was a bell on buoy. NFA | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes | 015672 |
| 53393 | 15/05/2025 | NCI Porthcawl | RNLI attended lookout asking NCI to check for MOP cut off by tide. Monitoring continued, ILB tasked, and found casualties had been rescued by a party of climbers. NFA. | RNLI | No | Yes | 015692 |
| 53370 | 15/05/2025 | NCI Lee-on-the-Solent | NCI observed an unattended lifting floating past lookout. HMCG informed, no-one visible. Object was floating towards a sailing club flotilla, so club warned of danger, safety boat asked to pick it up., Local ILB tasked, and asked NCI for location. Safety boat collected ring, LB updated, incident closed. No I/D on ring. | NCI | Yes | Yes | 015684 |
| 53377 | 14/05/2025 | NCI Shoreham | HMCG alled NCI re. police report of 2 PWCs operating dangerously. NCI reported 4 had left one hour earlier, only 2 had returned. NCI then told CG they had a PWC on camera, and were asked to report, if they came back to harbour. NCI then updated CG - one had returned to marina, and 3 were operating near pier, in swim zone. 1 PWC then returned to water sports centre. NFA. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes | 015511 |