Welcome to the NCI Bembridge station.
This station, which successfully operated on a trial basis between April and September 2022, is run in collaboration with the HMCG Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team, with whom NCI Bembridge share their active Coastguard building. NCI Watchkeepers man the lookout, whilst their CRT colleagues continue to run the station and continue with their search and rescue activities.
Visitor Policy
Visitors are not permitted as this is an active Coastguard Rescue facility.
Access
As the site is in use by Coastguard staff, access is restricted to NCI Personnel only.
Local Hazards
Bembridge Ledge, Dickey Dawe Rocks, Cole Rock, Culver Spit. Princessa Shoal,
coastal path to Whitecliff Bay.
Operational capability
This station awaits assessment for Declared Facility Status
This station reports to JRCC Fareham
Current local weather and sea conditions available by telephone & VHFCh65 We also Broadcast on Ch65 at 0930,1230 & 1600.
Defibrillator Available:
No
Station Telephone:
01983 873943
Visual Watch:
Yes
Radar Watch:
No
NAVTEX:
No
AIS Watch:
Yes
DSC Watch:
Yes
Radio: Listening watch on channels:
11
16
67
Radio: Channels in use (call direct not via ch 16):
65
Radio: Channel 00:
Listening watch and ready to transmit as authorised by Coastguard
Station Call Sign:
Bembridge NCI
Visual Horizon:
11 Nautical Miles
Station Info
Station Address
25 Forelands Field Road
Bembridge
Isle of Wight
PO35 5TR
Station telephone number
01983 873943 Station email address
Station contact
Mike Batcheler
Station contact role
Station Manager
07774 735125
Station website
Desktop PC & screen. HP PC Z230 SFF with 22" screen
Summer opening
Open from:
09:00
Open until:
17:00
Days:
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
From:
Monday, April 1, 2024
Until:
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Notes:
Summer watches are kept from the start of BST.
the Station will also be open on Bank Holidays.
Winter opening
Open from:
09:00
Open until:
17:00
Days:
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
From:
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Until:
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Location
Latitude:
50°40.92’N
Longitude:
001°04.41’W
OS Reference:
SZ 655 873
Station Elevation:
47 feet/14.3 meters
what3words:
walks.rail.reservoir
Visual features of station
Modern Coastguard station on two floors, with observation deck and outside balcony.
Other identifying features