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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54818 | 29/08/2025 | NCI Padstow | HMCG called NCI re. report from MOP of a foil surfer in difficulty. NCI reported they were already monitoring casualty, who was in control but struggling to gain wind. Monitoring requested, and the , casualty then regained control, CG updated. NFA | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 54792 | 28/08/2025 | NCI Boscastle | NCI observed 2 youths climbing rocks and entering water near harbour. Concern due to swell and tidal surged. MOP called NCI with similar concerns. HMCG informed, and during call, they moved to a , safer position. CG requested monitoring. Youths then left harbour - NFA. CG updated. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 54785 | 28/08/2025 | NCI Mundesley | HMCG called NCI asking for visual on a reported orange object on the horizon. Visual established, location advised to CG. CG asked a vessel to investigate, NCI conned it onto object, which turned out , to be a kayak. ILB tasked, recovered casualty, who was cold but otherwise fine, to beach, | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 54786 | 28/08/2025 | NCI Worms Head | MOP called NCI re. child having a panic attack on the causeway. HMCG informed, CRT tasked, and escorted MsOP back across causeway, All safe. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 54764 | 27/08/2025 | NCI Exmouth | HMCG called NCI re. report of RIB capsized, no visible POB. NCI confirmed to CG that harbour master was on the scene, and RIB grounded in the surf. NFA. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 54766 | 27/08/2025 | NCI Bass Point | NCI observed a commercial vessel sailing without showing AIS. HMCG informed. CG contacted vessel, who confirmed there was an AIS fault, to be fixed at next port of call. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 54774 | 27/08/2025 | NCI Boscastle | CRT were tasked to investigate discarded clothing near cliff edge. NCI were aware, and were able to advise no persons had been seen. Nothing found, clothing removed, assets stood down. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 54745 | 26/08/2025 | NCI Brancaster | MOP reported to NCI a missing child on the beach. HMCG and Police informed, search initiated. Child was spotted by NCI and W/K went to inform parent. Parent and child were reunited, NFA | NCI | No | Yes |
| 54794 | 26/08/2025 | NCI Bembridge | HMCG called NCI re. report from MOP of a wind surfer in trouble. NCI established visual, casualty lying on board and paddling, seperate from mast and sail. HMCG informed as casualty was tiring. ILB , tasked, and met casualty, who was almost ashore. LB recovered mast and sail. All well. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 54748 | 26/08/2025 | NCI Southend | Cockle vessel reported to HMCG a kite surfer was caught in boom. NCI informed CG they had visual, monitoring requested. Vessel threw a lifebuoy, recovered casualty who was transferred to ILB. Board , was recovered. Casualty taken ashore, all safe. Kite to be recovered at low tide. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 54749 | 26/08/2025 | NCI Southend | NCI observed a kayak, 2 POB caught in Boom. HMCG informed, ILB and CRT were in area from previous incident with kite surfer. MOP tried to wade out to assist, but advised against as LB was in area. , Kayakers waded ashore, were met by Cut and offered advice. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 54759 | 26/08/2025 | NCI Hengistbury Head | HMCG called NCI re. report of a surf board adrift. NCI searched, but could not see a person in the water. HELO, LGs, and ILB tasked, and after search no person was seen. It was assumed they had , returned to the beach. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 54760 | 26/08/2025 | NCI Prawle Point | Yacht skipper informed NCI they had an engine failure, but intended to continue passage. HMCG informed, and advised of location and course. Yacht then advised the problem was solved, CG updated. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 54765 | 26/08/2025 | NCI Porthcawl | NCI offered assistance to HMCG in search for missing child. CRT and Police involved. camera scan initiated, and then it was reported child had been found safe and well. NFA. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 54776 | 26/08/2025 | NCI Whitstable | NCI observed a capsized catamaran, crew trying to right vessel in poor water condition. HMCG informed, sailing club vessel attended, first vessel righted, then second catamaran capsized, then righted., ILB tasked and attended. Both casualty vessel returned to shore. | NCI | Yes | 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 |
| 54747 | 25/08/2025 | NCI Shoreham | HMCG called NCI re. report from MOP of a person jumping off a structure. Search with CCTV revealed 2 kayakers only, no cause for concern. Monitoring requested, kayakers returned to shore, NFA. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 54795 | 25/08/2025 | NCI Porthdinllaen | HMCG called NCI re. report from MOP of a paddle boarder in difficulty. Visual established. monitoring requested. AWLB tasked and recovered 2 casualties. All safe. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 54762 | 25/08/2025 | NCI Porthcawl | HMCG called NCI re. report from MOP of people cut off by tide. Search requested, 2 persons identified as cut off. 2 ILBs and CRT tasked, NCI observed 1 person attempting to climb cliff. Report then , received of possible 2 further persons in the water, but nothing seen. ILB advised the recovery was too dangerous due to sea conditions, so HELO tasked, and recovered casualties to landing area. , All safe. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |