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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36072 | 26/09/2020 | NCI Calshot Tower | Confirmed to CG that abandoned kayak was visual. Monitored and updated when LB and passing yacht recovered occupant. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 36080 | 24/09/2020 | NCI Nare Point | CG requested any sighting of yacht 'heeling alarmingly'. Confirmed that target was sailing normally. nfa FAWGI | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 36079 | 24/09/2020 | NCI Nare Point | Reported to CG drifting unmanned yacht. ILB launched to tow into the Helford. | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 36027 | 24/09/2020 | NCI Porthcawl | Reported to CG two MoP in danger from gusting wind on pierhead. Monitored and updated when they reached safer ground. Given safety advice when they passed the NCI Station. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 36020 | 23/09/2020 | NCI Prawle Point | CG requested any sighting of 5 kayakers. Sighting and monitoring confirmed until they had entered harbour. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 36023 | 23/09/2020 | NCI Worms Head | CG requested any sighting of MoP suffering asthma attack. No contact due to weather conditions. Monitored casualty's recovery by CRT, Helo, ILB and ambulance. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 36005 | 22/09/2020 | NCI Felixstowe | CG requested any sighting of beached missing kayak. Searched but no sighting to report. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 36129 | 22/09/2020 | NCI Hornsea | Reported to CG a FV in trouble with some crew in water. Monitored and updated when Inshore Rescue and helo attended. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 36036 | 22/09/2020 | NCI Bass Point | Reported vessel anchored close to BT cable to BT Marine. Latter checked it as reasonably clear and would monitor it. NFA | NCI | No | No |
| 36128 | 22/09/2020 | NCI Hornsea | Reported to CG two paddle boarders in possible trouble. Hornsea Inshore Rescue attended but targets needed no help. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 35999 | 21/09/2020 | NCI Calshot Tower | In contact with CG monitoring recovery by LB and CRT of downed kite surfer entangled in rigging. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 35993 | 20/09/2020 | NCI Exmouth | Relayed MoP report of grounded RIB to CG and HM. Updated when refloated on rising tide. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 35996 | 20/09/2020 | NCI Hengistbury Head | Confirmed to CG as visual with sinking vessel and reported cruise liner nearby. Latter confirmed in sight. Updated when LB found crew already saved. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 35997 | 20/09/2020 | NCI Boscastle | Monitored tasking of LB to reported drifting object. Updated when LB reported an 'electric' kayak requiring no movement by crew, fawgi | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 36004 | 20/09/2020 | NCI Felixstowe | Relayed MoP report of beached dead seal to CG. Directed CRT to target who informed local council for removal. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 36013 | 20/09/2020 | NCI Nare Point | Reported drifting buoy to CG. Monitored and updated as it entered the Helford River. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 35973 | 20/09/2020 | NCI Prawle Point | Reported to CG as visual with disabled vessel. Monitored and updated safe recovery by AWLB. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 35977 | 20/09/2020 | NCI Skegness | Reported to CG as visual with frequent faller. CRT attended. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 36021 | 20/09/2020 | NCI Penzance | CG requested scan for swimmer in possible difficulty. Numerous swimmers sighted but none in trouble. nfa | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 35979 | 20/09/2020 | NCI Porthcawl | Sighted, reported to CG and monitored disabled PWC in strong ebb tide. ILB attended to recover safely. | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 35992 | 19/09/2020 | NCI Exmouth | Reported capsized kayaker and assisting PWC also capsized to CG. Updated as local water taxi and ILB assisted in recovery. | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 35968 | 19/09/2020 | NCI Fleetwood | Reported downed kite surfer to CG. Monitored and updated when he managed to reach shore. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 35969 | 19/09/2020 | NCI Fleetwood | Reported capsized PWC to CG. Monitored and updated when second PWC assisted him, | NCI | No | Yes |
| 35967 | 19/09/2020 | NCI Worms Head | Sighted and reported stranded MoPs to CG. CRT and ILB attended to recover to mainland. | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 35972 | 19/09/2020 | NCI Porthdinllaen | MoP reported injured walker. Advised HMCG who requested monitoring of situation and tasked CRT. CRT assisted casualty to golf course car park to meet ambulance. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 35974 | 19/09/2020 | NCI Charmouth | CG requested sighting of paddle boarder and kayak reportedly 'in trouble'. Sighting confirmed, monitored and updated on recovery by ILB. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 35978 | 19/09/2020 | NCI Porthcawl | Reported to CG concern for two paddle boarders in strong current. Monitored and updated recovery by ILB and CRT. | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 35954 | 18/09/2020 | NCI Calshot Tower | Reported to CG as visual with disabled MV. Monitored and assisted other vessel to R/V and tow in. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 35961 | 18/09/2020 | NCI Lyme Bay | Reported concern over paddle boarders to CG. Monitored and updated when seen to reach safety. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 35959 | 18/09/2020 | NCI Nare Point | Relayed Mayday call from yacht with injured crewman to CG. ILB attended to bring him ashore. Yacht SEBA also attended. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 35980 | 18/09/2020 | NCI Nells Point | Confirmed to CG as visual with disabled single-handed yacht in strong gale and with no radio. Updated when towed in by AWLB. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 35953 | 17/09/2020 | NCI Bass Point | CG requested sighting of MV struggling in heavy weather. Target sighted after 1 hour and AWLB given position to assist in. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 35998 | 17/09/2020 | NCI Penzance | Confirmed to CG that MB with injured crewman was visual. Monitored and updated as LB attended and reported casualty not serious. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 35942 | 17/09/2020 | NCI Porthcawl | CG requested a sighting of anglers tidebound. Group identified and monitored. All recovered to shore by ILB. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 35941 | 17/09/2020 | NCI Porthcawl | HMCG requested visual search for two swimmers reported by MOP. Swimmers located, not apparently in difficulty. Monitored until safely ashore. Advised CG. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 35940 | 17/09/2020 | NCI Exmouth | Reported drifting yacht to CG. ILB and another yacht assisted to tow in. | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 35939 | 17/09/2020 | NCI Exmouth | Local RNLI requested monitoring of swimmer in possible difficulty in strong current. Sighted until he reached safety. nfa | RNLI | Yes | Yes |
| 35938 | 17/09/2020 | NCI Exmouth | Reported yacht with steering trouble to CG. ILB tasked to tow in. | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 35937 | 17/09/2020 | NCI Worms Head | Reported stranded MoPs to CG. ILB and CRT activated to bring safely to shore. | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 35943 | 17/09/2020 | NCI Nells Point | Reported possible stranding of MoPs to CG. Monitored and updated when they waded ashore waist deep. nfa | NCI | No | Yes |