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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 525185 |
| 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 | 525263 |
| 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 | 525223 |
| 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 | 525174 |
| 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 | 525095 |
| 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 | POL507 |
| 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 | 524906 |
| 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 | 524733 |
| 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 | 524795 |
| 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 | 524420 |
| 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 | 524567 |
| 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 | 524571 |
| 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 | 524403 |
| 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 | n/a |
| 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 | 524144 |
| 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 | 524189 |
| 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 | 524166 |
| 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 | 524004 |
| 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 | 524027 |
| 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 | 523999 |
| 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 | 523791 |
| 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 | 523660 |
| 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 | 523479 |
| 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 | 523458 |
| 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 | 523512 |
| 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 | 523231 |
| 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 | 523073 |
| 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 | 522940 |
| 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 | 522974 |
| 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 | 522920 |
| 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 | 522984 |
| 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 | 522959 |
| 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 | n/a |
| 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 | 522805 |
| 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 | 522637 |
| 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 | 522666 |
| 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 | 522684 |
| 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 |