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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46534 | 09/07/2023 | NCI Exmouth | Yacht reported to NCI a floating chest freezer off Berry Head. Yacht had tried to inform HMCG. NCI called CG - no action taken. (See I/R 46516 - Torbay NCI) | NCI | No | Yes | n/a |
| 46498 | 08/07/2023 | NCI Hengistbury Head | NCI observed 2 power boats inside swimming buoys off beach. HMCG informed. Difficulty in contacting race control, but eventually contacted and promised to deal with it. | NCI | No | Yes | n/a |
| 46499 | 08/07/2023 | NCI Exmouth | NCI heard radio exchange between HMCg and vessel with engine failure. NCI confirmed visual, which was maintained until ILB attended and towed yacht to safety. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes | 522601 |
| 46500 | 08/07/2023 | NCI Exmouth | RNLI on exercise requested NCI monitor fishing vessel aground. casualty attempting to refloat. ILB attended casualty, HMCG advised. | RNLI | Yes | Yes | n/a |
| 46510 | 08/07/2023 | NCI Gwennap Head | NCI observed General Cargo ship drifting 'not under command' - engine failure. Island ferry contacted NCI re. situation, and it was decided to inform HMCG. CG aware. NCI asked to monitor., Emergency crew on its way, and casualty dropped anchor. NCI stood down, situation under control. | NCI | No | Yes | 522574 |
| 46497 | 08/07/2023 | NCI Porthcawl | NCI observed a kite surfer struggling to get back out of water. HMCG informed. No camera link available. I:B launched, then casualty got back up and reached shore. Assets stood down. | NCI | Yes | Yes | 522441 |
| 46493 | 07/07/2023 | NCI Exmouth | NCI observed 4 swimmers in shipping channel. LGs and HMCG informed. 1 swimmer recovered by LG jetski, there swam ashore. NFA | NCI | No | Yes | 522448 |
| 46486 | 06/07/2023 | NCI Prawle Point | Yacht called NCI re. engine broken down. Position identified, HMCG informed NCI had visual. Other vessels in area relayed to CG. casualty raised sail and made slow progress to harbour. NCI stood down. | NCI | No | Yes | 522242 |
| 46582 | 05/07/2023 | NCI Whitstable | Off duty W/K observed wing surfer in trouble, opened lookout, and informed HMCG. CRT tasked, casualty gradually drifted to shore and met by CRT. | NCI | No | Yes | 522097 |
| 46464 | 05/07/2023 | NCI Calshot Tower | NCI received a call from motor boat which had blown onto mudbank. 4 POB. HMCG informed, no immediate danger. CG contacted direct, and it was decided to wait for next tide., passing boat collected occupants, NFA. Vessel refloated at next tide. | NCI | No | Yes | 522053 |
| 46467 | 05/07/2023 | NCI Calshot Tower | NCI observed paddle boarder, no lifejacket, struggling against tide. VTS advised, and yacht declared MayDay. HMCG acknowledged. Swimmer tried to reach casualty, NCI had visual. RIB tried to help, ILB , on scene, HELO requested but ambulance en route. 1st casualty and board on yacht, 2nd casualty catatonic but breathing - recovered by ILB. Ambulance removed both. | NCI | Yes | Yes | 522074 |
| 46473 | 05/07/2023 | NCI Torbay | DCS alert, and Pan Pan re. yacht with engine failure, NCI had visual, HMCG informed. No vessels in area. ILB tasked, and NCI conned LB onto casualty after confusion as to position. ILB towed yacht , to safety | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes | 522071 |
| 46476 | 05/07/2023 | NCI Porthcawl | HMCG called NCI re. yacht taking on water, 1 POB. Visual established, CG informed. ILB and AWLB tasked, and put crew and pump aboard. Vessel stable and escorted back to marina by AWLB. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes | 522024 |
| 46479 | 05/07/2023 | NCI Charlestown | NCI observed wind surfer constantly falling off. No Lifejacket. Yacht checked casualty, and picked up windsurfer. HMCG informed. casualty safely on board yacht. | NCI | No | Yes | 522061 |
| 46465 | 04/07/2023 | NCI Porthcawl | MOP reported to NCI a dead porpoise on rocks. Photo taken. HMCG informed and asked NCI to extend watch until CRT arrived. CRT told location, NCI stood down. Council to effect removal. | NCI | No | Yes | 521964 |
| 46451 | 03/07/2023 | NCI Swanage | HMCG called NCI requesting a visual search for paddle boarders - negative. Lookout closed, but S.M. then was asked to return and continue search - still negative and light forced close down., One casualty was later found safe , and second had swum ashore and his deflated PB found near Hengistbury HeadI. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes | 521765 |
| 46426 | 03/07/2023 | NCI Calshot Tower | HMCG asked NCI for visual on capsized catamaran - affirmative. Vessel righted by crew, CG informed, ILB escorted vessel to safety, NCI monitored situation | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes | 521717 |
| 46427 | 03/07/2023 | NCI Torbay | NCI observed a trackside fire, phoned Fire Brigade, who were just arriving on scene. HMCG informed as courtesy | NCI | No | Yes | n/a |
| 46429 | 02/07/2023 | NCI Exmouth | Pan Pan from yacht with broken mast. NCI confirmed to HMCG vessel still upright. Harbour Master and AWLB arrived on scene. Vessel carried on under power. Mast sunk and marked by buoy., Pan Pan cancelled | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes | 521564 |
| 46399 | 02/07/2023 | NCI Stone Point | NCI observed wind surfer sitting on board, unable to raise sail. HMCG informed, Pan Pan issued. Local LB responded, casualty requested help. Casualty then appeared to sail ashore, W/K spoke to , casualty who was fine. | NCI | Yes | Yes | 521568 |
| 46411 | 02/07/2023 | NCI Hornsea | NCI observed 2 adults + 1 child adrift on jetski. HMCG informed, local LB tasked. Flare set off. NCI conned LB to casualty, which took persons aboard and towed jetski to shore. All safe. | NCI | No | Yes | 521576 |
| 46413 | 02/07/2023 | NCI Charmouth | Heritage centre reported to NCI a landslide, casualties unknown. HMCG informed. Fossil hunters had reported a problem. CRT area taped off area to east. | NCI | No | Yes | 521536 |
| 46424 | 02/07/2023 | NCI Southend | NCI observed paddle boarder in difficulty. HMCG informed. ILB tasked and was conned to casualty by NCI. ILB recovered casualty and returned to beach. All safe. | NCI | Yes | Yes | 521563 |
| 46368 | 01/07/2023 | NCI Hengistbury Head | Catamaran capsized, NCI had visual. AWLB tasked, also local LB, assisted casualty. Needles NCI also involved. | NCI | Yes | Yes | 521250 |
| 46438 | 01/07/2023 | NCI Charlestown | NCI observed canoe, 3 POB fishing, no lifejackets, and unconcerned they were drifting and approaching bad weather. HMCG informed. Situation worsened, CG informed, AWLB tasked., LB recovered casualties and returned them to shore. All safe. | NCI | Yes | Yes | 521409 |
| 46371 | 01/07/2023 | NCI Calshot Tower | NCI detected a MOB alarm, HMCG informed. Position corresponded to moving yacht, CG informed. Vessel heading up river, harbour master informed. No reported injuries. | NCI | No | Yes | 521341 |
| 46387 | 01/07/2023 | NCI Charmouth | NCI heard messages re. walkers cut off by tide, location uncertain. NCI searched and gave location. CRT already tasked. Single casualty identified, and was no longer in danger, ILB checked for others , Negative | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes | 531368 |
| 46457 | 01/07/2023 | NCI St Donat's Bay | RNLI LGs called NCI requesting visual search for MOP on cliffs, trying to rescue dog which had fallen. Visual confirmed, casualty self rescued, met by LGs. CRT and AWLb tasked to search for dog., Nothing found, assets stood down, dog found dead next day, washed up by tide. | RNLI | Yes | Yes | 521399 |
| 46402 | 01/07/2023 | NCI Shoreham | HMCG asked NCI for visual of person reported to be in water by pier. Unable to see anything, CG informed. AWLB tasked, and found nothing. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes | 521439 |
| 46484 | 01/07/2023 | NCI Needles | NCI observed man fall overboard from sailing vessel. LB informed via VHF Ch 0. casualty retrieved and vessel proceeded, ILB did welfare check. | NCI | Yes | Yes | n/a |
| 47192 | 01/07/2023 | NCI Bembridge | NCI observed a catamaran in Round Island race capsize. 6 persons in water and 2 on hull. ILB tasked, plus 2 safety RIBs. Casualties recovered and taken to LB station, attended by paramedics., NCI monitored unsecured hull, which was anchored by support boats. | NCI | Yes | Yes | n/a |
| 46417 | 01/07/2023 | NCI Nare Point | HMCG called NCI re. flare seen. NCI gave names of vessels in area. Pan Pan issued, ILB tasked, divers fro dive charter removed rope from prop, ILB stood down, Pan Pan cancelled. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes | 521343 |
| 46485 | 01/07/2023 | NCI Needles | NCI observed catamaran capsize. AWLB and ILB informed via Ch0. 2 in water. AWLB called away, ILB took on 2 casualties, and third recovered from upturned hull. Vessel drifting so NAV warning issued. | NCI | Yes | Yes | n/a |
| 46369 | 30/06/2023 | NCI Calshot Tower | NCI observed kite surfer in difficulty, W/K went to shore to assist. HMCG informed, ambulance called, casualty had broken ankle. CRT tasked, W/K offered first aid. Casualty taken to hospital by car. | NCI | No | Yes | 521152 |
| 46373 | 30/06/2023 | NCI Gosport | Pan Pan from yacht with engine failure, 4 POB. Proceeding under sail to harbour. HMCG advised vessel contacts harbour master, NCI had visual. Vessel met by tender from boat yard and towed to safety. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes | 512134 |
| 46363 | 30/06/2023 | NCI Charmouth | HMCG received report of 2 MOP + dog cut off by tide.ILB and CRT tasked. LB unable to rescue, HELO not possible due to low cloud. CRT executed a cliff rescue, all safe. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes | 521142 |
| 46365 | 30/06/2023 | NCI Porthcawl | Kayaker observed in difficulty, being assisted by LG on rescue board. HMCG requested visual from NCI. Monitoring maintained with camera. ILB tasked, LGs managed to get casualty ashore, all safe. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes | 521151 |
| 46448 | 29/06/2023 | NCI Bembridge | NCI rang HMCG re yacht anchored in shipping channel. LB crew member thought it may obstruct channel. MCI asked to monitor. Vessel then hauled anchor and moved away. CG informed. | RNLI | No | Yes | n/a |
| 46398 | 29/06/2023 | NCI Swanage | HMCG called NCI re. MOP report of concern for 2 paddle boarders. Visual established, no apparent issue. Nearby vessel identity passed on. Yacht confirmed no issue, PBs ashore. PBs then went out, again, and were near canoeists with no cause for concern. | MCA/HMCG | No | Yes | 520998 |
| 46352 | 29/06/2023 | NCI Porthcawl | HMCG called NCI re. call from MOP of person trapped on rocks. Search revealed nothing, but was ongoing. ILB tasked, still nothing seen. Further information to CG revealed initial info was wrong. NFA. | MCA/HMCG | Yes | Yes | n/a |