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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Padstow | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 50799 | 12/08/2024 | NCI Penzance | HMCG called NCI re. concern for 2 paddle boarders struggling. NCI located 3 persons on a paddle board, who appeared to be spear fishing. casualties appeared to be fine, and were monitored until lost, to view. CG updated. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes | 530603 |
| 50800 | 12/08/2024 | NCI Exmouth | HMCG called NCI re. report of RIB aground. NCI located RIB, which was drift fishing and in no danger. ILB tasked to investigate - NFA | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes | 530650 |
| 50812 | 12/08/2024 | NCI Mablethorpe | RNLI LGs started search for missing child, NCI also started search, and updated LGs with area scanned. Police and CRT involved, child found safe at a cafe. | RNLI | Yes | Yes | 530657 |
| 50776 | 12/08/2024 | NCI Newhaven | MayDay from jetski re. sinking boat with people in water. Boat sank and 5 persons picked up by 3 jet skis. HELO and AWLB tasked. HMCG asked NCI for visual, but poor visibility. Vessel was a , fishing charter, which took on water over stern. Casualties rescued by jet skis and taken to beach. Ambulance attended. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes | 530634 |
| 50777 | 12/08/2024 | NCI Torbay | Pan Pan from speed boat broken down, HMCG requested assistance, 4 POB. NCI established visual, saw casualty was under tow, CG informed. All safe. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes | 530659 |
| 50782 | 12/08/2024 | NCI Torbay | Jetski called for assistance, broken down off beach. HMCG asked NCI for location, and accurate position supplied. A kayak took jetski under tow, CG updated, all safe. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes | 530749 |
| 50786 | 12/08/2024 | NCI Calshot Tower | Watersport centre called NCI re. person face down in water, HMCG informed. Canoe seen nearby. Casualty recovered to beach, HELO, ILB, ambulance and Fire Brigade attended. Casualty declared deceased. | NCI | Yes | Yes | 530684 |
| 50798 | 12/08/2024 | NCI Stone Point | Pan Pan from RIB with low power. NCI observed vessel, which seemed to be making progress. HMCG informed. Vessel then observed entering harbour, CG updated, Pan Pan cancelled. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes | 530665 |
| 50753 | 11/08/2024 | NCI Hengistbury Head | NCI heard ~MayDay from a kayak, 2 Persons in water - no response from HMCG. Called CG and passed on all information. Yacht picked up casualties, all safe. NFA. MayDay cancelled. | NCI | No | Yes | 530279 |
| 50757 | 11/08/2024 | NCI Rame Head | MOP reported to NCI a SUP in difficulty. W/K made visual search - negative. HMCG informed, search continued. W/K stayed on late to continue search, along with ILB. Boarder then contacted CG , saying he was the suspected casualty and was safely in harbour. | NCI | Yes | Yes | 530432 |
| 50760 | 11/08/2024 | NCI Worms Head | MOP reported to NCI an inflatable dinghy being blown offshore. HMCG informed. ILB tasked and recovered casualties to safety of beach, | NCI | Yes | Yes | 530218 |
| 50762 | 11/08/2024 | NCI Worms Head | MOP called NCI re vessel aground on sandbank. HMCG informed. No further involvement of NCI so outcome unknown. | NCI | No | Yes | 530280 |
| 50768 | 11/08/2024 | NCI Mablethorpe | HMCG called NCI re. concern for small FV, not replying on CH16. Visual requested. Nothing seen. CRT tasked. PCSO attended lookout, possible I/d of casualty. NCI established visual, 3 POB. Vessel then, lost its outboard, so ILB tasked to tow it to harbour, all safe. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes | 530148 |
| 50778 | 11/08/2024 | NCI Nells Point | NCI observed 2 swimmers caught in rip. HMCG informed. SUP proceeded to help. Swimmers seen by W/K clinging to rocks, ILB tasked. LB confirmed casualties safely ashore, Assets stood down. | NCI | Yes | Yes | 530423 |
| 50779 | 11/08/2024 | NCI Nells Point | NCI observed a kayak, 2 POB, in difficulty, HMCG informed. Monitored until lost from view, CG updated, assumed to have reached safety. | NCI | No | Yes | n/a |
| 50738 | 11/08/2024 | NCI Fleetwood | NCI observed a family at risk of being cut off by tide. HMCG informed, and beach patrol alerted. Family returned to shore unaided. | NCI | No | Yes | 530178 |
| 50781 | 11/08/2024 | NCI Porthcawl | HMCG called NCI re. report from LGs of 2 persons on a SUP in difficulty. Visual established, camera linked to CG. ILB tasked, conned to casualties by NCI. Casualties reached beach, monitored by ILB, All safe. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes | 530150 |
| 50740 | 11/08/2024 | NCI Brancaster | NCI advised HMCG a child had been reported missing. CRT and Hovercraft had been dispatched. Search of area revealed possible sighting. CG then reported casualty had been found safe and well. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes | 530199 |
| 50743 | 11/08/2024 | NCI Wooltack Point | NCI heard HMCG talking to ILB re. paddle boarder in difficulty. Search of area was negative, CG informed. ILB found nothing. Assets stood down. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes | 530260 |