Welcome to NCI Shoreham lookout Station.
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
Access
Unfortunately, due to the nature of our facility and the surrounding shingle beach, we are unable to provide access for the disabled. If anyone who is unable to access the station wishes to find out more about what we do, please contact the station manager.
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:
01273 033457
Visual Watch:
Yes
Radar Watch:
Yes
NAVTEX:
No
AIS Watch:
Yes
CCTV Watch:
Yes
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
NCI Station
Old Searchlight Building
Old Fort Road,
Shoreham,
West Sussex
BN43 5HY
Station telephone number
01273 033457 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:
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Until:
Monday, October 23, 2023
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:
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Until:
Monday, March 11, 2024
Notes:
The station closes at 17:00 hrs or dusk, whichever is sooner.
Location
Latitude:
50°49.39'N
Longitude:
000°14.56'W
OS Reference:
TQ 234 046
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