NCI Filey has opened and commenced operations, the first operational watch having taken place on the 15th July 2022. The station is recruiting and training new watch-keepers. As NCI Filey develops over the coming months , we will be looking to extend the number of days of the week that we are operational.
Visitor Policy
Visitors are welcome at the watch-station, however, when an incident is ongoing or when training is taking place, this may not always be convenient and the duty watch-keeper may ask visitors to call back later. The structure is very compact so visitors are more likely to be standing in the doorway rather than invited in.
For information - NCI Filey cannot accept any post or mail - please contact Station Manager for postal options.
Access
From the A165, follow the A1039 into Filey town centre where there are numerous parking options. A short walk towards the main promenade. Access to the pedestrianised Royal Parade at the south of the town can be either via The Beach or Crescent Hill. Facing seawards, turn right and the watch-station is located at the south end of Royal Parade, close to local amenities.
Local Hazards
The main hazard in the Filey Bay area would be the Carr Naze and Filey Brigg. This promontory is situated to the north of the bay and extends eastwards into the North Sea. The Brigg is easily accessible from the north beach area at low water, but at high water, can be cut off from the beach access egress points. The most eastern point of the Brigg has very strong currents which can take unsuspecting persons and small vessels away from the safety of the bay. To the south of Filey Bay, towards Reighton Sands, there can be incidents of dangerous rip tides and / or rip currents.
Operational capability
This station has Declared Facility Status
This station reports to MRCC Humber
Current weather and sea conditions are available by phone during watch hours
Defibrillator Available:
No
Station Telephone:
01723 256246.
Visual Watch:
Yes
Radar Watch:
No
NAVTEX:
No
AIS Watch:
Yes
CCTV Watch:
N/A
DSC Watch:
Yes
Radio: Listening watch on channels:
16
63
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:
Filey NCI
Visual Horizon:
10nm
Station Info
Station Address
Royal Parade
Old Town
Filey
North Yorkshire
YO14 9JX
Station telephone number
01723 256246. Station email address
Station contact
Station contact role
Station Manager
Station website
Summer opening
Open from:
09:30
Open until:
17:30
Days:
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Notes:
The station operates these hours during British Summer Time.
Winter opening
Open from:
10:00
Open until:
16:00
Days:
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Notes:
Winter watches begin at the end of BST.
Location
Latitude:
54°12.23' N
Longitude:
000°17.09' W
OS Reference:
TA11969 80030
Station Elevation:
9m (29.5ft)
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Visual features of station
NCI Filey is operating from a mobile watch-station. It has a commanding view of Filey Bay. The mobile unit will be the home of NCI Filey for up to 2 years whilst a new and more permanent building is identified. The Filey unit operates using off grid energy using a combination of wind turbine and solar panel.