Welcome to NCI Shoreham
Shoreham has been operational since June 2008.
The Station is situated on the west side of Shoreham Harbour entrance and we overlook the coast between Brighton and Worthing.
Visitor Policy
We welcome visitors to come and have a look around and our watch keepers are willing to answer questions about the NCI and our station
Local Hazards
Steep shingle beach at surf line creating rip tides.
Harbour entrance with leisure and commercial traffic and strict 'no swim' zones. Marine speed limits apply.
Operational capability
This station has Declared Facility Status
This station reports to JRCC Fareham
Current weather and sea conditions are broadcast on CH 65 at 08.15, 11.15 and 14.15 and are available by telephone or marine channel 65 (call sign 'shoreham NCI') during watch hours
Defibrillator Available:
Mounted externally available 24 x7 call number displayed on unit for instructions
Station Telephone:
01273033457
Visual Watch:
Yes
Radar Watch:
Yes
NAVTEX:
No
AIS Watch:
Yes
CCTV Watch:
Yes within 4 miles of the station
DSC Watch:
Yes
Radio: Listening watch on channels:
14
16
67
Radio: Channels in use (call direct not via ch 16):
M1 (ch 37)
M2 (ch 80)
65
Radio: Channel 00:
Listening watch and ready to transmit as authorised by Coastguard
Station Call Sign:
Shoreham NCI
Other Watch Information:
The Lookout has a computer from which we are able to provide the Inshore waters forecast in response to requests on VHF CH 65 or landline
Visual Horizon:
5.5 nm
Radar Horizon:
6nm
Station Info
Station Address
Old Searchlight Building
Old Fort Road,
SHOREHAM BY SEA
West Sussex
BN43 5HY
Station telephone number
01273033457 Station email address
Station contact
Colin Clay
Station contact role
Station Manager
07771394346
Station website
Summer opening
Open from:
08:00
Open until:
20:00
Days:
Every Day
From:
Monday, April 1, 2024
Until:
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Notes:
The station closes at 20:00 hrs or dusk, whichever is sooner.
Winter opening
Open from:
08:00
Open until:
17:00
Days:
Every Day
From:
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Until:
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Notes:
The station closes at 17:00 hrs or dusk, whichever is sooner.
Location
Latitude:
50°49.65N
Longitude:
000°14.95W
OS Reference:
TQ 2340404567
Station Elevation:
28'/8.5 metres
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Visual features of station
The lookout is a white building situated on the West Side of the entrance to Shoreham Port and has a flagstaff.
Other identifying features