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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54726 | 25/08/2025 | NCI Bembridge | NCI observed a dinghy, 2 POB, unable to start engine. Both occupants wearing lifejackets. HMCG informed, ILB tasked and contacted dinghy, but no assistance required. Assets stood down. | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 54735 | 25/08/2025 | NCI Brancaster | MOP reported to NCI his daughter was on the beach, passed out and in severe back pain. HMCG informed, CRT tasked. Monitoring requested, CRT directed to casualty. Ambulance arrived but unable to , access beach, so casualty was brought to golf club and awaiting ambulance. Casualty taken to hospital. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 54741 | 25/08/2025 | NCI Canvey Island | HMCG called NCI re. report by MOP of a possible vessel on fire. NCI camera search identified a day angler, occupants fishing, CG updated, NFA. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 54743 | 25/08/2025 | NCI Cleethorpes | MOP brought a distressed child to the lookout. Police called on 999, and during call, a person arrived claiming to be the mother. After due safeguarding, and caring for both, the Police arrived, and , after carrying out checks, the child was released into the mothers care. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 54718 | 24/08/2025 | NCI Newhaven | HMCG called NCI re. report from MOP of 2 persons in a small boat were flashing a light. NCI initiated search, observed a speedboat, 2 POB, no sign of distress. CG updated, monitoring requested. , Vessel entered harbour, no concern, CG updated. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 54719 | 24/08/2025 | NCI Swanage | NCI observed 2 kayakers, one of which seemed to be in difficulty. HMCG informed, ILB tasked, and recovered casualty to the shore., and planned to recover kayak. | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 54723 | 24/08/2025 | NCI Felixstowe | HMCG called NCI re. report from MOP of small vessel said to be in difficulty. NCI had visual, nothing seemed to be problematic, jetski stationary in same area. No action required. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 54724 | 24/08/2025 | NCI Porthcawl | NCI observed several people apparently stranded at river mouth. HMCG informed, and advised ILB was on exercise in area. ILB and CRT were tasked, and recovered all casualties to correct side. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 54725 | 24/08/2025 | NCI Exmouth | RIB reported a jammed throttle, HMCG confirmed ILB had been tasked, and towed casualty vessel to safety. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 54739 | 24/08/2025 | NCI Charlestown | HMCG called NCI re. report from MOP of a swimmer in rip current, clinging to buoy. NCI searched area, identified swimmer and several buoys. ILB and HELO tasked, but casualty had self rescued. , Assets stood down. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 54740 | 24/08/2025 | NCI Hornsea | HMCG called NCI asking for visual of person trapped under cliff. Due to deep shadow, visual was not established. ILB tasked, put crew ashore, and recovered casualty. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 54713 | 23/08/2025 | NCI Felixstowe | Yacht with engine failure issued a Pan Pan. HMCG requested assistance from any vessel. NCI informed CG of a nearby vessel on AIS. Despite repeated requests for assistance, ILB was tasked and towed , casualty to port. NCI had visual and monitored rescue. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 54716 | 23/08/2025 | NCI Newhaven | Vessel issued Pan Pan having broken down in the harbour. HMCG answered, casualty a RIB, 3 POB. CG suggested calling port authority, NCI informed CG they had visual. Second vessel took , casualty under tow back to marina. pan pan cancelled. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 54722 | 23/08/2025 | NCI Mablethorpe | Police informed NCI of 3 MISPERs from care home. HMCG informed, search requested. Update next day that casualties had been found and returned to home. All well. | Police | No | Yes |
| 54720 | 22/08/2025 | NCI Froward Point | Pan Pan issued by fishing vessel with crew member taken ill. Ambulance requested to meet vessel. Situation then upgraded to May Day as casualty was deteriorating, and vessel 8 miles out. NCI informed , HMCG they had visual, monitoring requested. Vessel arrived safely in harbour. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 54670 | 22/08/2025 | NCI Brancaster | MOP reported to NCI a dead juvenile orca on the beach. NCI reputed matter to National Trust - no answer, so HMCG informed. NCI asked to conn CRT to carcase, but tide had covered it. Decision to, be made next day if still there. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 54672 | 22/08/2025 | NCI Worms Head | NCI observed 8 MOP cut off by tide as causeway closed. Siren sounded, HMCG informed, and casualties tried to cross causeway, despite warnings. ILB tasked, casualties returned to head, and were , recovered by ILB and CRT. | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 54698 | 22/08/2025 | NCI Teignmouth | Vessel called NCI re. engine failure, anchor deployed but dragging. NCI informed HMCG and Harbour Master. HM vessel towed casualty to pontoon, all safe. CG updated. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 54699 | 22/08/2025 | NCI Charmouth | Vessel called NCI reporting a cliff fall, HMCG informed, but already aware. ILB tasked to investigate - no-one appeared trapped, but rocks still falling. Advised that beach be closed. CRT could not , access. Incident closed, NFA. | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 54702 | 22/08/2025 | NCI Shoreham | Police called NCI re. report of a dog attack close to lookout. NCI confirmed CCTV of incident, which had occurred before lookout had opened. Evidence to be retained until Police decided how to proceed | Police | No | No |
| 54703 | 22/08/2025 | NCI Felixstowe | NCI observed a yacht aground, HMCG informed. CRT tasked, CG asked NCI for details, but view only very distant. Fishing vessel attended scene, and casualty refloated as tide rose. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 54712 | 22/08/2025 | NCI Padstow | NCI observed 2 swimmers in a cove with no land exit. Significant swell. Both wearing wetsuits, but sea very rough. HMCG informed, monitoring requested. Both swimmers exited cove via rocks, safely, CG , updated. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 54669 | 21/08/2025 | NCI Mundesley | LGs observed a container on beach, unknown contents. Safe area set up around object. Environmental unit arrived, and removed object, which was a largely empty NaOH container. Disposal arranged in , a bin near beach. | RNLI | No | Yes |
| 54666 | 20/08/2025 | NCI Teignmouth | NCI heard messages re. RIB with engine failure, dragging anchor. ILB had been tasked. NCI informed HMCG they had visual. ILB took casualty under tow to mooring. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 54655 | 19/08/2025 | NCI Charmouth | HMCG called NCI requesting visual on yacht with engine trouble. NCI uncertain of identity, but after Pan Pan issued, they were able to identify casualty. Casualty was towed to safety by harbour master | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 54660 | 19/08/2025 | NCI Lee-on-the-Solent | HMCG called NCI re. report by MOP of 2 children on inflatable crocodiles 100m offshore. NCI observed 1 child still in vessel, other one swimming ashore having abandoned theirs. A paddle boarder , recovered drifting inflatable, W/K advised parent and children about tides and the need for lifejackets. All safe. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 54661 | 19/08/2025 | NCI Porthcawl | LGs reported concern for a swimmer to HMCG. NCI tried to gain visual. ILB tasked, and any vessel asked to assist. CRT tasked also. NCI could not see any swimmer in distress, but did identify one , with a float. CG updated. LB ascertained the float was in fact a marker buoy and no swimmers found. NFA. | RNLI | Yes | Yes |
| 54634 | 18/08/2025 | NCI Gosport | Yacht reported a broken rudder, NCI reported to HMCG and VTS. Pan Pan issued. Police vessel attended, and towed casualty to its mooring. Pan Pan cancelled. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 54654 | 18/08/2025 | NCI Padstow | HMCG called NCI re. report from MOP of a paddle boarder in difficulty. Nothing seen. Radio traffic then suggested a paddle boarder was on the rocks, ILB went to investigate. LB asked NCI for visual - , still negative. LB then contacted paddle boarder, who confirmed he was the casualty. Casualty self recovered. NFA. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 54640 | 17/08/2025 | NCI Porthcawl | NCI observed a paddle board, 2 POB, 500mtrs from shore and waving. HMCG advised of concern, casualties being swept far offshore. ILB and CRT tasked, and LB recovered casualties, and returned then to , beach, to be met by CRT. NFA | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 54642 | 17/08/2025 | NCI Bass Point | Pan Pan issued by yacht with a broken forestay, NCI called HMCG, asked for location, but nothing visible. Updated position was then given, NCI could see mainsail of vessel, with AWLB in attendance. , Casualty advised it was sailing on a jury rig, and was escorted by LB to port. NFA | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 54614 | 17/08/2025 | NCI Newhaven | NCI observed a kayaker who appeared to be struggling against tide and wind. HMCG informed, monitoring requested. NCI monitored casualty until they had no further concerns, NFA. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 54623 | 17/08/2025 | NCI Whitstable | HMCG called NCI re. report from a MOP of a life raft adrift. Visual requested, but not in view. ILB tasked, to recover vessel. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 54625 | 17/08/2025 | NCI Hengistbury Head | HMCG called NCI re. report from MOP of a paddle boarder possibly in trouble. NCI established visual, and told CG the casualty was paddling strongly. ILB and CRT tasked, casualty lost to view from NCI., No casualty found by LB or CRT. NFA. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 54626 | 17/08/2025 | NCI Boscastle | HMCG tasked CRT to a wing foiler and a paddle boarder in difficulty. CG asked NCI for weather and sea state update. Pan Pan issued, ILB and AWLB tasked. Casualties had reached shore, self recovered, , Paddle boarder had gone to assist wing foiler. CRT attended to assess condition of wing foiler. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 54631 | 17/08/2025 | NCI Canvey Island | NCI observed a person in water struggling to get back into their kayak. HMCG informed, monitoring requested. Casualty eventually passed out of view, CG updated. No further sightings. NFA | NCI | No | Yes |
| 54633 | 17/08/2025 | NCI Shoreham | ILB tasked to paddle boarder struggling, reported by MOP. NCI searched area, but nothing seen, CG updated. ILB called NCI and informed nothing seen. AWLB then tasked, NCI closed lookout as it , was dark. Casualty was eventually found at home. | RNLI | Yes | Yes |
| 54604 | 16/08/2025 | NCI Worms Head | HMCG called NCI re. paddle boarders in difficulty. W/K walked to get visual, and reported to CG they were in trouble. ILB tasked, and casualties were recovered by LB. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 54605 | 16/08/2025 | NCI Charmouth | CRT attended lookout re. 4 persons cut off by tide. HMNCG were advised 2 were wading to beach, monitored by NCI. All eventually reached safety of beach, advised on safety by CRT. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 54606 | 16/08/2025 | NCI Hengistbury Head | ILB called NCI after comms re. 2 persons on a paddle board, no life saving kit, at risk of being blown off shore. NCI searched area but nothing visible, CG informed. ILB tasked, recovered casualties , from inside harbour. All safe. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |