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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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 | 522419 |
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 | 522419 |
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 | 522465 |
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 | 522317 |
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 | 522316 |
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 | 522336 |
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 | 522317 |
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 | 522316 |
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 | 522336 |
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 | 522301 |
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 | 522190 |
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 | 522126 |
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 | 522150 |
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 | 522110 |
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 | 522154 |
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 | |
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 | 521915 |
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 | 521925 |
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 | 521955 |
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 | 521939 |
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 | 521924 |
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 | 521931 |
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 | 522036 |
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 | 521766 |
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 | 521792 |
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 | 521838 |
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 | 521837 |
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 | 521794 |
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 | 521619 |
50167 | 24/06/2024 | NCI Nells Point | NCI Nells Point observed SUP strugglingagainst tide. RNLI lifeguards aware. NCI contacted CG who tasked ILB and requested NCI to monitor. LG took casualty on jetski until ILB recovered to shore | NCI | Yes | Yes | 521570 |
50159 | 23/06/2024 | NCI Exmouth | HMCG tasked NCI Exmouth following call from MOP re kayak/paddleboarder fr out. Made CCTV search of area. Nothing found | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes | 521405 |
50160 | 23/06/2024 | NCI Mundesley | RNLI lifeguards called HMCG re baby with breathing difficulties. NCI Mundesley took over monitoring beach , and acted as co-ordinator between CG and RNLI. Ambulance arrived and took casualty to hospital | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes | 521387 |
50147 | 23/06/2024 | NCI Canvey Island | HMCG tasked NCI Canvey Island to scan mudflats for Asian male. NCI made search - nothing found. CRT dispatched and were informed person had left the area, so all stood down | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes | 521312 |
50148 | 23/06/2024 | NCI Wells-next-the-Sea | NCI Wells Next to Sea observed 10 persons in danger of being cut off by tide - reported to HMCG who tasked ILB. NCI observed 7 entering water and crossing to shore. ILB found no one in difficulty. All, safe | NCI | Yes | Yes | 521447 |
50156 | 23/06/2024 | NCI Shoreham | NCI Shoreham heard Pan Pan from vessel with engine failure - Spotted and informed CG they had visual with exact bearing and distance. AWLB launched and recovered | NCI | Yes | Yes | 521398 |
50127 | 22/06/2024 | NCI Froward Point | NCI Froward Point observed MC in estuary stationary with rope around prop. Contacted CG giving lat and long - tasked to monitor. Harbourmaster sent rib and was conned on by NCI. Casualty freed itself | NCI | No | Yes | 52117 |
50128 | 22/06/2024 | NCI Wells-next-the-Sea | NCI Wells next to sea observed 3 persons in danger of being cut off by tide. Contacted HMCG who tasked ILB who recovered casualties | NCI | Yes | Yes | 521180 |
50145 | 22/06/2024 | NCI Mablethorpe | unidentified object spotted drifting by NCI Mabelthorpe reported to HMCG who said would investigate | NCI | No | No | |
50153 | 22/06/2024 | NCI Newhaven | NCI Newhaven contacted HMCG re concern over sailing vessel very close to shore- CRT tasked to position on shore. LB tasked to recover casualty | NCI | Yes | Yes | 521203 |
50119 | 21/06/2024 | NCI Exmouth | HMCG issued security re. RIB with engine failure. NCI had visual, passing vessel offered tow. CG informed. casualty towed to safety, NCI monitored and updated CG. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes | 520930 |