Incident Summaries

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The Total Number of Incidents since we started recording them can be found by selecting '-Year' from the Year filter : 8324
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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.


Please note: NCI Canvey Island was previously know as NCI Holehaven and moved location on Monday 18 October 2021. All NCI Canvey Island Incident Summaries before that date will be in respect of NCI Holehaven at its previous location.

Glossary of Terms
FAWGI = False Alarm With Good Intent, MoP = Member of the Public, NFA = No Further Action, HMCG, CG or MCA = Coastguard, MisPer = Missing Person
CRT = Coastguard Rescue Team, CGOC = Coast Guard Operations Centre, ILB/ALB/LB = Lifeboats, MV = Motor Vessel, MB = Motor Boat,
ML = Motor Launch, FV = Fishing Vessel, PB = Power Boat, PWC = Personal Water Craft ("Jet Ski"), RIB = Rigid Inflatable Boat,
VLCC = Very Large Crude Carrier, UKBF = UK Border Force
Incident No. Date of Incident Station Name Incident Summary Initiated by Lifeboat involved MCA MCA No.
50916 20/08/2024 NCI Hengistbury Head HMCG issued MayDay relay from a locator beacon, NCI plotted position to be from a yacht. HMCG informed, vessel confirmed their beacon was not activated. CG stood down search, NFA MCA/HMCG No Yes 532372
50934 20/08/2024 NCI Stepper Point HMCG called NCI re. report from MOP of windsurfer in difficulty. NCI had already been watching a windsurfer, who appeared inexperienced but not in danger. Harbour patrol vessel attended, and , wingsurfer returned to beach safely. CG informed. MCA/HMCG No Yes 532276
50905 20/08/2024 NCI Lee-on-the-Solent Beach patrol reported wind surf board static, no-one visible. HMCG informed. Casualty then was visible by board. Loud hailer used, casualty had been stuck in lines, and then came ashore - all well. MMO No Yes 532360
50957 20/08/2024 NCI Cape Cornwall NCO observed a MOP standing on cliffs, and became concerned for their welfare. HMCG informed, CRT tasked. CRT visited person, but they were just enjoying view. NCI No Yes 532392
50908 20/08/2024 NCI Felixstowe NCI observed a sailing dinghy giving cause for concern, appeared beached and abandoned. HMCG were informed, and monitoring requested. Persons then returned to dinghy, sailed off and then grounded, Crew waded ashore and recovered dinghy later. NCI No Yes 532362
50885 19/08/2024 NCI Filey HMCG called NCI re. calls from MOP re. dinghy drifting, NCI established visual. 1 POB and 1 in water. NCI thought dinghy may be returning slowly. ILB tasked, NCI monitored situation., NCI informed CG dinghy was on beach, ILB attended. Safety advice given. MCA/HMCG Yes Yes 532108
50887 19/08/2024 NCI Worms Head NCI observed MOP stranded on island. Causeway closed. HMCG asked NCI to tell casualty they had been seen, but no response. 2nd casualty then seen. CRT tasked. Casualties then started fishing., AWLB tasked, but casualties stated they would carry on fishing and return when tide fell. NCI had not been informed of their intentions. NCI Yes Yes 532163
50889 19/08/2024 NCI Gosport NCI overheard radio traffic re. person threatening to jump into sea. Possibly same person as a few days ago, who had created a disturbance and may be armed. ILB and HELO tasked. NCI searched area., ILB and HELO searched, nothing seen. Casualty then confirmed to be in ambulance - assets stood down. Later in day a second similar incident occurred with no NCI involvement. MCA/HMCG Yes Yes 532156
50904 19/08/2024 NCI Shoreham HMCG called NCI re. call from MOP reporting concern for a RIB, 2 POB who now appeared missing. NCI informed CG they had been monitoring them, and they were free diving. RIB then returned to port. MCA/HMCG No Yes
50878 18/08/2024 NCI Teignmouth Vessel called NCI having run out of fuel, and was advised to call HMCG on 999. Casualty Was well and position confirmed. CG issued Pan Pan, NCI had visual. Casualty taken under tow by a PWC and taken , to mooring buoy. MCA/HMCG No Yes 531870
50880 18/08/2024 NCI Wells-next-the-Sea NCI observed 3 MOP cut off by tide. LGs involved and casualties were able to walk to safety of beach. NCI No Yes 531886
50881 18/08/2024 NCI Exmouth NCI heard MayDay from a dive boat. No response heard so HMCG called to ensure it had been picked up. NCI No Yes n/a
50884 18/08/2024 NCI Rhoscolyn NCI heard May Day twice, not distressed. Relay from HMCG, also Pan Pan from other CG station. All vessels had been monitored and all accounted for. Nothing seen. MCA/HMCG No Yes 531956
50886 18/08/2024 NCI Needles NCI observed a dinghy lost overboard from yacht. Called on Ch65 but no response. HMCG informed, who contacted vessel and they confirmed they did not intend to recover items. Items drifted ashore, and were recovered by MOP and placed in place of safety. CG informed, and details of key holder supplied. NCI No Yes 531949
50890 18/08/2024 NCI Nare Point NCI observed an unmanned RIB flying 'diver down' flag. Monitored for 20 minutes, no persons seen. HMCG informed, monitoring requested. Later 2 divers returned to RIB, and left area. NCI No Yes 531940
50872 18/08/2024 NCI Brancaster MOP called NCI re. person stranded on sandbank. HMCG informed, casualty then managed to wade ashore and safety. CG informed. NCI No Yes 531918
50877 17/08/2024 NCI Nells Point NCI observed a swimmer struggling against tide. Unable to contact LGs so HMCG informed. CG called LGs who launched a jetski. Casualty refused help but was escorted to safety. NCI No Yes n/a
50849 17/08/2024 NCI St Donat's Bay NCI became aware of a MOP whose friend had collapsed close to lookout. HMCG informed, CRT and ambulance called. Gate access obtained by CRT and ambulance took casualty to hospital. NCI No Yes 531637
50583 17/08/2024 NCI Canvey Island NCI observed 3 jetskis in restricted area. Marine Police informed, pictures requested, but unable to act at that time. Pictures emailed to Police. NCI No No n/a
50862 17/08/2024 NCI Hengistbury Head HMCG called NCI re. Pan Pan from vessel with engine failure. NCI had visual. Second vessel undertook tow, Pan Pan cancelled. Casualty towed to harbour, all safe. MCA/HMCG No Yes 531663
50863 17/08/2024 NCI Fleetwood NCI reported to HMCG a grounded motor vessel, no-one visible on board. Second vessel investigated, 1 POB, happy to wait as not in difficulty. CRT stood down. NCI No Yes 531683
50864 17/08/2024 NCI Brancaster HMCG reported a MOP missing in channel, ILB tasked, NCI undertook search. Hovercraft and HELO also tasked. CRT attended Lookout. Casualty then seen in water, assets deployed to recover, and , transfer to hospital. NFA MCA/HMCG Yes Yes 531671
50866 17/08/2024 NCI Shoreham HMCG called NCI re. Pan Pan for drifting fishing vessel. NCI gave accurate position. Second vessel towed casualty to marina. MCA/HMCG No Yes 531654
50867 17/08/2024 NCI Shoreham NCI observed a speedboat stop and appear to be drifting. Pan Pan issued as vessel broken down but not in immediate danger. NCI informed HMCG they had visual. Casualty started engine and got, underway, CG informed, Pan Pan cancelled. MMO No Yes 531726
50879 16/08/2024 NCI Llandudno MOP called HMCG re. 2 persons stranded on a sandbank. CG asked NCI for visual, and NCI noted tide was falling. When water was shallow enough, casualties walked to safety. CG informed. MCA/HMCG No Yes 531455
50843 16/08/2024 NCI Newhaven HMCG issued Pan Pan re. speedboat broken down. NCI informed CG they had visual. Yacht nearby, which lowered tender to assist. Casualty then towed to safety of harbour, CG informed. , Pan Pan cancelled MCA/HMCG No Yes 531533
50852 16/08/2024 NCI Porthcawl HMCG called NCI re. call from MOP about 1 paddle boarder and 2 surfers struggling. NCI were already monitoring, not in immediate danger. camera link established. All persons then came out of water. MCA/HMCG No Yes 51544
50833 15/08/2024 NCI Hengistbury Head HMCG reported a vessel with engine failure. NCI had visual, 3 POB, position advised. ILB tasked, and towed casualty to calmer water to assess. ILB towed casualty to harbour, NFA MCA/HMCG Yes Yes 531231
50835 15/08/2024 NCI Porthcawl HMCG requested NCI help search for a missing person, deemed vulnerable. Visual and camera search carried out - negative. CRT and Police involved. casualty then reported to have returned to family, caravan safe and well. MCA/HMCG No Yes 531254
50851 15/08/2024 NCI Exmouth NCI observed an unmanned inflatable drifting in channel (also reported by MOP). HMCG informed, LGs looked for signs of a casualty. Vessel retrieved by LGs. MMO No Yes n/a
50826 14/08/2024 NCI Fleetwood HMCG called NCI re. report from MOP of 8 children in danger from incoming tide. NCI confirmed visual, and not in imminent danger. Megaphone used but no effect. CRT tasked, walked children to safety. MCA/HMCG No Yes 531107
50933 14/08/2024 NCI Stepper Point NCI heard HMCG calling HELO re. surfboard in sea nearby. CG asked NCI for visual, W/K went with mobile radio to location. CRT joined search, 3 boards seen, one recovered by CRT, no casualties., ILB tasked to join search. Other 2 boards not recoverable as too close to rocks. MCA/HMCG Yes Yes 531114
50822 14/08/2024 NCI Torbay NCI heard HMCG calling re. broken down FV (vessel had previously broken down and had been assisted ) NCI established visual. Vessel came out to assist, and casualty returned to harbour under power. MCA/HMCG No Yes 531102
50836 13/08/2024 NCI Needles Yacht issued Pan Pan with engine failure. Vessel offered help, HMCG called NCI to request monitoring. Initial tow failed and second vessel eventually towed casualty to harbour and safety. MCA/HMCG No Yes 530901
50850 13/08/2024 NCI Nells Point MOP reported a swimmer in difficulty, HMCG called NCI who confirmed swimmer was not in immediate difficulty. CG requested NCI monitor situation. LGs called by CG and swiped came safely ashore. MCA/HMCG No Yes 530866
50809 13/08/2024 NCI Filey HMCG called NCI re. report from MOP of a dinghy, 2POB, struggling to return to shore. NCI confirmed they were drifting out to sea. CRT and ILB tasked, and ILB recovered casualties to shore. All safe. MCA/HMCG Yes Yes 530872
50810 13/08/2024 NCI Hengistbury Head Yacht called HMCG with engine failure. NCI established visual. Pan Pan issued, NCI gave CG an update. Yacht initially offered assistance, then withdrew. Second yacht offered but 40 minutes away., Casualty made slow progress under sail, lost to view from HH NCI and hand over to Needles NCI. MCA/HMCG No Yes 530901
50811 13/08/2024 NCI Hengistbury Head HMCG called NCI re. report of kayak, 2 POB, in difficulty. NCI had visual and occupants did not appear in trouble. CG informed, NFA MCA/HMCG No Yes 530950
50813 13/08/2024 NCI Lee-on-the-Solent NCI observed a kite surfer in difficulty. Separated from kite and struggling. HMCG informed, monitoring requested. Canoeist offered help - rejected. Casualty drifted to shore with wind and tide. NFA NCI No Yes 530892
50819 13/08/2024 NCI Chapel Point HMCG called NCI re. inflatable, 4 POB, being blown out to sea. NCI established visual, gave details to CG. Occupants waving. ILB tasked. Inflatable then seen to be returning to shore, LB stood down., Occupants were 5 children. Parents given safety advice. MCA/HMCG Yes Yes 530849

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