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. |
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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 |