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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50298 | 03/07/2024 | NCI Teignmouth | NCI observed a dinghy in harbour,2 POB, drifting and unable to start engine. NCI contacted LGs who deployed jetski, and attended casualty. Engine was started, HMCG informed, and ILB tasked. , ILB towed casualty back to harbour. | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 50278 | 02/07/2024 | NCI Portland Bill | Vessel contacted NCI with engine failure and declared Pan Pan, which was relayed to HMCG. AWLB tasked, conned onto vessel by NCI, and towed it to harbour and safety. | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 50270 | 02/07/2024 | NCI Gorleston | NCI observed a MOP threatening to jump from pier. CRT and Police persuaded casualty to return to safe side of fence, and was escorted away by Police. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50282 | 02/07/2024 | NCI Bass Point | Yacht called HMCG re. failed sail drive, no immediate problem. NCI had visual, CG informed - no action required. Vessel made steady progress until watch closed. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 50333 | 02/07/2024 | NCI Stone Point | NCI observed a yacht flying French flag run aground at river mouth. Seastart were on scene, and advised NCI they had set an anchor and removed one occupant. 4 remained on board to await tide. , HMCG advised of situation. NCI monitored situation, and HM advised they had returned crew member to vessel, and it would await tide. No damage visible. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50277 | 02/07/2024 | NCI Nells Point | NCI observed 2 MOP in an inflatable kayak, towing a SUP, going with the tide. When they tried to return, NCI expressed concern and rang HMCG, and were asked to monitor. Eventually they were , lost from view, presumed heading ashore, CG informed, NFA | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50252 | 01/07/2024 | NCI Cromer | NCI observed 2 children cut off by tide. W/K waded in and carried one child back to safety, other W/K assisted parent and other child scrambled back safely. | NCI | No | No |
| 50264 | 01/07/2024 | NCI Porthcawl | MOP informed NCI there was a dead dolphin in bay. Informant asked for photo and exact location. This was passed to HMCG. CRT tasked, and usual procedures initiated. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50248 | 30/06/2024 | NCI Portscatho | NCI observed a dinghy, 2 POB, with engine trouble. HMCG informed. CG issued a call for any vessel to help and a yacht answered and towed casualty back to safety. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50256 | 30/06/2024 | NCI Shoreham | NCI observed a kite surfer in difficulty. HMCG informed, but NCI lost visual due to weather. ILB tasked, and was conned to casualty, which turned out to be a free diver with large fins, and was fine. | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 50262 | 30/06/2024 | NCI Porthcawl | NCI observed an open water swimmer making slow progress. Local LGs also expressed concern and asked NCI for visual. Jetski then appeared next to swimmer. HMCG then called and were linked, in to CCTV. Casualty then was seen ashore and safe with LGs. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50230 | 29/06/2024 | NCI Stone Point | NCI observed a motor launch drifting with the tide, having been anchored. No-one visible on board. HMCG informed, and tried to contact vessel, then 3 persons appeared on deck. Anchor was then lifted, , and vessel carried on its way. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50230 | 29/06/2024 | NCI Stone Point | NCI Stone Point observed ML which had been anchored, drifting with the tide - no persons on deck. Called HMCG who tried to radio vessel. 3 persons appeared on deck and lifted anchor and motored off | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50244 | 29/06/2024 | NCI Mablethorpe | LGs reported a missing child. NCI offered help to search. CRT were on the way. Then came a report the missing child had been found, and reunited with parents | RNLI | No | Yes |
| 50228 | 28/06/2024 | NCI Torbay | NCI observed a stationary vessel, appeared to be fouled. 3 POB gave distress signal with arms, HMCG informed, but had been called by casualty. AWLB tasked, and towed casualty to harbour. | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 50229 | 28/06/2024 | NCI Calshot Tower | HMCG asked if NCI had visual on vessel with engine failure and sail problem. Confirmed by NCI. ILB tasked, and was conned to casualty by NCI, and towed vessel to safety. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 50231 | 28/06/2024 | NCI Shoreham | HMCG asked NCI for visual on a surfer reported to be in difficulty. Nothing seen, RNLI asked for visual as it was ready to launch, then casualty was seen walking up beach safely. Assets stood down. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 50228 | 28/06/2024 | NCI Torbay | NCI Torbay observed stationary vessel appeared to be entangled. giving distress signal raising arms. Called HMCG who had already received call and logged 522319. AWLB launched and recovered | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 50229 | 28/06/2024 | NCI Calshot Tower | HMCG called NCI Calshot Tower asking if they could see Vessel after a report of engine failure and broken sail- NCI confirmed position and conned LB on CH65 - LB recovered casualty | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 50231 | 28/06/2024 | NCI Shoreham | HMCG called NCI Shoreham asking if had eyes on surfer reported in difficulty. Nothing found- continued monitoring. CG advised surfer making his way back to shore. ILB and NCI stood down | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 50243 | 28/06/2024 | NCI Porthcawl | HMCG tasked ILB to person on rocks - potential suicide. NCI trained camera to site but only fisherman visible. ILB had no sighting, then it was confirmed it was a mistaken identity. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 50215 | 27/06/2024 | NCI Torbay | HMCG contacted NCI Torbay following MOP concerned for safety of windsurfer appeared to be in trouble.NCI recognised him as a regular in the bay, and he was on way back to beach. All OK | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 50218 | 27/06/2024 | NCI Exmouth | MOP called NCI Exmouth reporting capsized dinghy - NCI located on CCTV - contacted HMCG- advised to monitor- dinghy righted and mde way to shore | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50220 | 27/06/2024 | NCI Prawle Point | HMCG tasked NCI Prawle Point to make visual search for SUP - nothing found but constant watch maintained, sighted SUP matching on shore. CG informed | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 50221 | 27/06/2024 | NCI Calshot Tower | Maday heard - no response from HMCG - NCI Calshot Tower called CG and relayed Message. CG then made a Mayday Relay on CH 16 YBS struck underwater obstruction. LB tasked to recover safely to harbour | NCI | Yes | Yes |
| 50227 | 27/06/2024 | NCI Gosport | Pan Pan from motor cruiser with failure of one engine. Vessel proceeding to port on one engine. NCI had visual, HMCG and HM informed. Casualty seen to enter marina safely. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50192 | 26/06/2024 | NCI Shoreham | HMCG contacted NCI Shoreham to make visual for capsized kayak - found gave bearing and distance. ILB recovered casualty | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 50197 | 26/06/2024 | NCI Llandudno | NCI Llandudno received text message to display of ch00 with associated audible warning. Nothing in vicinity. Contacted CG sent photo who investigated. CG called back message from Irish CG. - no , further action | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50202 | 26/06/2024 | NCI Porthcawl | NCI Porthcawl asked to assist in search using CCTV for elderly person by Police and HMCG, Eventually stood down after person found safe and well | Police | No | Yes |
| 50203 | 26/06/2024 | NCI Fleetwood | NCI Fleetwood observed 4 people and dogs walking into incoming tide. tried to attract their attention - failed. Called HMCG - they realised the danger and waded back to shore, escorted by CRT | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50207 | 26/06/2024 | NCI Mablethorpe | NCI Mablethorpe observed unidentified object in water - contacted HMCG who tasked CRT to attend - who took over from NCI | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50208 | 26/06/2024 | NCI Nells Point | NCI Nells Point observed swimmer in difficulty. Contacted HMCG who advised to contact LG who attended and saw back to shore | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50212 | 26/06/2024 | NCI Porthcawl | HMCG contacted NCI Porthcawl recall from MOP concerned about kayaker-tasked to make visual search. located updated CG asked to monitor. ILB alongside - all OK | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 50214 | 26/06/2024 | NCI Torbay | NCI Torbay observed 4 males with spades digging up rocks/earth and throwing over cliff. <ales repeated activity and lit fire. NCI contacted police whon dealt with matter | NCI | No | No |
| 50189 | 25/06/2024 | NCI Nells Point | NCI Nells Point observed 3 persons running towards flooding causeway from island. Called HMCG . who tasked NCI to monitor. All 3 were observed wading through safely. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50191 | 25/06/2024 | NCI Gosport | YBS contacted HMCG re engine failure who broadcast for assistance - Sea Start given details. CHG contacted NCI to confirm had visual and information . NCI stood down | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 50193 | 25/06/2024 | NCI Newhaven | NCI Newhaven heard call from vessel to Harbour with engine fault. Leisure craft Teale confirmed could assist - started search. NCI had visual and updated position. Teale took casualty in tow. NCI , informed CG of incident and were tasked to monitor. | NCI | No | Yes |
| 50175 | 25/06/2024 | NCI Gosport | Mayday heard from YBS with jammed rudder. Harbour police launched. NCI Gosport notified CG position given incorrect -NCI monitored observed casualty in tow. Casualty freed steering and continued , own power | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes |
| 50185 | 25/06/2024 | NCI Calshot Tower | HMCG tasked NCI Calshot Tower to make visual search for overdue Kayaker. Pan Pan issued - Sea Start located and LB tasked and conned on by NCI. LB directed casualty to shore | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes |
| 50158 | 24/06/2024 | NCI Wooltack Point | MOP reported to NCI Wooltack Point that kayaker in trouble shouting for help. CG contacted and WK went to cliff edge and observed Cas and that Dale Queen had eyes on casualty and recovered ILB met , DQand took care of casualty | NCI | Yes | Yes |