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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50482 | 23/07/2024 | NCI Felixstowe | HMCG contacted NCI asking for visual on fishing vessel with engine failure. Affirmative. Pan Pan later issued, NCI monitored while local support vessel towed casualty to safety of harbour. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 50467 | 22/07/2024 | NCI Newhaven | NCI observed a MOP walking towards cliff edge, appeared agitated, then sat with head in hands. HMCG informed, monitoring requested. casualty then moved inland, out of sight, CG informed, CRT to attend, CRT liaised with NCI and carried out search, but no further sightings were had. NFA. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50490 | 22/07/2024 | NCI St Ives | LGs expressed concern for 2 swimmers, trying to swim around island. HMCG and NCI informed. LGs launched jet ski, but help was refused. Swimmers then gave up and boarded jet ski, which had stood by. , Casualties safely returned to beach. | RNLI | No | Yes |
| 50458 | 21/07/2024 | NCI Portland Bill | HMCG issued Pan Pan re. broken down speedboat, drifting, no VHF. NCI had visual, AWLB tasked, NCI updated position to LB. Casualty towed to harbour by LB. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 50464 | 21/07/2024 | NCI Porthcawl | NCI observed 3 persons on paddle board struggling. HMCG informed, monitoring requested. camera link established, ILB tasked. casualties made slow headway, shadowed by LB, and made it to shore. | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 50484 | 21/07/2024 | NCI Nells Point | NCI became concerned for 2 jet skiers behaving in manner which could endanger themselves and others. HMCG informed, W/Ks kept lookout open, and were asked to monitor by CG., W/K waved over one jet skier, and expressed concerns, and both left area. CG informed. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50453 | 20/07/2024 | NCI Newhaven | NCI observed 3 motorbikes being ridden dangerously in reserve. HMCG informed, advised call Police. CCTV captured events, partial No. plate I/D given. Police to deal with incident. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50469 | 20/07/2024 | NCI Ramsgate | NCI observed 2 children on inflatable paddle board and kayak, too far from shore, appeared in difficulty. HMCG informed, LGs contacted, who disputed report by NCI. Liaison arranged between LGs and , NCI to get better understanding of roles, as Ramsgate is a new NCI station. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50450 | 20/07/2024 | NCI Gosport | Yacht issued Pan Pan - forestay parted and mast in danger of collapse. HMCG aware. asked vessels to assist. NCI informed CG they had visual. CG suggested they use spinnaker halyard as jury stay., Casualty made way to harbour, escorted by other yacht. Vessel advised to anchor 100 yds from entrance. Harbour patrol undertook tow to safety. Pan Pan cancelled. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 50452 | 19/07/2024 | NCI Southend | Pan Pan issued by speedboat with engine failure, requesting tow, 5 POB. HMCG responded, NCI had visual, monitoring. Cruiser offered help, but AWLB tasked, and towed casualty to safety. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 50443 | 19/07/2024 | NCI Lyme Bay | NCI observed a SCUBA diver entering water by lookout. Nothing left on beach. After 2 hours, no sign of diver, HMCG advised. No further information was forthcoming so incident closed. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50444 | 19/07/2024 | NCI Mablethorpe | Police called NCI re. missing child, camera search carried out. CRT and ILB involved in search. Casualty was later found safe and well. | Police | Yes | Yes |
| 50447 | 19/07/2024 | NCI Exmouth | MOP informed HMCG of vessel grounded on sands. 2 persons in water attempting to free it. NCI had visual, CG advised. Vessel was freed and went on way, CG informed. ILB launched and contacted vessel. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 50429 | 18/07/2024 | NCI Calshot Tower | HMCG called NCI re. possible fire on vessel, requesting visual. Nothing seen due to visibility and large tanker. NCI observed 2 vessels stopped at location, and ILB then arrived. LB removed 1 crew, , and put 2 LB crew aboard. NCI continued to observe. LB reported fire was extinguished, vessel to be towed to harbour, to be met by fire service. NCI stood down. (see I/R 50430) | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 50430 | 18/07/2024 | NCI Lee-on-the-Solent | MayDay relay received from motor vessel with electrical fire. NCI asked for visual. ILB attended, no sign of smoke. LB towed casualty to harbour to be met by fire service. , (see I/R 50429) | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 50431 | 18/07/2024 | NCI Torbay | NCI observed a lone yachtsman drifting - concerned as no-one seen on deck for some time. Person appeared, vessel still drifting. HMCG informed. W/K then walked to keep vessel in view, CG updated., HM then contacted, and went to investigate. HM vessel towed yacht to harbour. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50432 | 18/07/2024 | NCI Prawle Point | Yacht issued Pan Pan due to loss of power. Not visible to NCI as 6 miles away. Local FV offered assistance, and NCI then had both vessel in view as it towed casualty to harbour. NCI monitored. | MMO | No | Yes |
| 50438 | 18/07/2024 | NCI Porthcawl | NCI had concern for safety of 2 persons on an inflatable kayak. Attempted to alert LGs - no answer. HMCG informed, camera link established. Kayak then was heading for rocks, Lgs used rescue ski, to check. Kayak then was caught in breaking wave, and washed onto rocks. Casualties helped onto rocks by LGs, all safe, NFA | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 50425 | 17/07/2024 | NCI Lyme Bay | MOP reported to NCI a large dog was locked in car, and appeared to be having a fit. Windows closed. NCI called 999, Police attended, but could not find car. NT officer also involved. NFA | NCI | No | No |
| 50440 | 17/07/2024 | NCI Hengistbury Head | Motor Cruiser reported to NCI on Ch65 a near miss with a Sunseeker travelling erratically and very fast. Anchorage lost and fishing lines tangled in prop. Harbour Commission and, HMCG informed. NCI investigated issue, informed CG who decided it was up to complainant to pursue case, NFA. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50424 | 16/07/2024 | NCI Calshot Tower | NCI heard a call from moored yacht to HMCG reporting smoke coming from below deck, 12 POB. Seastart in attendance, NCI informed CG they had visual. NCI advised the yacht had left mooring , with Seastart who confirmed no sign of fire. Fire service to meet vessel. CG were advised there had been an electrical fire with smoke but no flames. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 50406 | 15/07/2024 | NCI Torbay | NCI heard MayDay on Ch16, repeated 6 times. After a few minutes, called HMCG, reporting a feint MayDay. CG played back tape and discerned 2 FVs saying Aye Aye several times. FAGWI | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50421 | 15/07/2024 | NCI Newhaven | MOP called NCI re. person in difficulty on cliffs. HMCG informed, NCI did not have visual. Police attended lookout, details passed on. CRT also attended scene, no sign of anyone on cliff. NFA | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50404 | 14/07/2024 | NCI Southend | HMCG asked NCI for visual on group potentially cut off by tide. NCI reported no sign of group returning to shore, watch maintained. NCI then reported they had left the area and were out of sight., Later it was confirmed they had returned to shore. Assets stood down. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 50407 | 14/07/2024 | NCI Canvey Island | HMCG asked NCI for visual of an inflatable kayak, 2 POB reported overdue. Nothing seen, Pan Pan issued. CRT and Hovercraft involved. Persons then located ashore. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 50396 | 14/07/2024 | NCI Porthcawl | NCI observed 2 Paddle Boarders giving cause for concern. HMCG informed, casualties lost to view. ILB was launching on exercise, and was asked by CG to check on casualties. ILB reported they, were fine, and heading for a different bay. NFA | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 50395 | 13/07/2024 | NCI Polruan | Motor Cruiser called NCI on Ch65 to report engine failure. W/K advised they would call HMCG, with details. Pan Pan issued, and FV offered a tow. NCI had visual, and Harbour Patrol took over tow., Pan Pan cancelled and casualty was returned safely to mooring. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50397 | 13/07/2024 | NCI Mablethorpe | Yacht reported to HMCG it was taking on water. NCI offered assistance as a relay. Pan Pan then issued, followed by MayDay. Several vessels, ILB, and HELO attended, although not tasked by CG. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 50376 | 11/07/2024 | NCI Hengistbury Head | Fishing vessel called on Ch16 reporting engine failure and requested tow, 2 POB. NCI advised HMCG they had visual. Anchor then dropped. Pan Pan issued, vessel responded but no reply. , A catamaran then undertook tow to safety of harbour. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 50387 | 11/07/2024 | NCI Shoreham | NCI observed 2 kayaks in harbour. One occupant fell into water and was unable to get back on. harbour was contacted, as there was a fishing vessel approaching, but casualties refused help. HMCG , informed, and prepared to task LB, but casualties managed to self recover. All safe. | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 50388 | 11/07/2024 | NCI Gosport | HMCG called NCI re. 999 call from small FV with failed engine and taking on water. Visual requested, NCI gave accurate position. MayDay relay issued. HM contacted NCI, and details provided. Harbour, Police vessel sent to assist. Local ferry also attended, and eventually casualty taken under tow by ILB. MayDay cancelled. Vessel returned to marina. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 50368 | 10/07/2024 | NCI Hengistbury Head | NCI had a MOB alert from close to lookout. Search was negative. HMCG informed, 'all ships' alert issued, ILB tasked, CRT joined search but nothing found. Incident closed. | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 50371 | 10/07/2024 | NCI St Alban's Head | Student was reported missing to NCI. Initial search, followed by call to school and HMCG. CRTs tasked, Police informed. Casualty later found safe and well. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50377 | 10/07/2024 | NCI Shoreham | HMCG asked NCI to scan area after call from MOP re. kite surfer in difficulty. NCI reported casualty ashore without board. Board not found after further search. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 50349 | 08/07/2024 | NCI Torbay | HMCG asked NCI for visual on a yacht which had reported unsure of position. NCI maintained a watch for vessel during shift but not seen. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 50350 | 07/07/2024 | NCI Porthcawl | HMCG called NCI re. report of 3 MOP possibly cut off by tide. Camera and visual search carried out. ILB and CRT tasked, 3 MOP then seen on cliff top, ILB reported no persons trapped., It appeared that they were climbers, and not in difficulty. Assets stood down. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 50315 | 06/07/2024 | NCI Torbay | One adult and one child were adrift in offshore wind in inflatable. NCI had visual, and conned AWLB to casualties. Casualties recovered to beach and were met by CRT. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 50316 | 06/07/2024 | NCI Torbay | HMCG called NCI re. report of 2 MOP on SUP in distress. NCI advised CG they had visual. NCI liaised with AWLB, which recovered casualties - all well. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 50339 | 06/07/2024 | NCI Porthcawl | NCI observed a surfer, in adverse conditions, being pushed towards rocks. HMCG informed, and attempted to link camera, but unsuccessful. Casualty then on rocks, looking exhausted, CG informed. , Casualty then walked to car park, CG updated. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50308 | 04/07/2024 | NCI Newhaven | NCI observed a sailing vessel at anchor, which went broadside and shipped water. 1 POB with no lifejacket. HMCG advised of concern, but could not contact vessel. CRT tasked, vessel in danger., Person on board attempted to retrieve anchor, AWLB and HELO tasked, vessel drifted towards rocks. and casualty evacuated by HELO winch, believed broken leg, and met ambulance. Vessel confirmed wrecked, on rocks. Casualty taken to hospital by ambulance. | NCI | Yes | Yes |