Incident Summaries

The Total Number of Incidents since we started recording them can be found by selecting '-Year' from the Year filter : 7730
Alternatively select a specific year to see how many Incidents were reported for that Year.

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.


Please note: NCI Canvey Island was previously know as NCI Holehaven and moved location on Monday 18 October 2021. All NCI Canvey Island Incident Summaries before that date will be in respect of NCI Holehaven at its previous location.

Glossary of Terms
FAWGI = False Alarm With Good Intent, MoP = Member of the Public, NFA = No Further Action, HMCG, CG or MCA = Coastguard, MisPer = Missing Person
CRT = Coastguard Rescue Team, CGOC = Coast Guard Operations Centre, ILB/ALB/LB = Lifeboats, MV = Motor Vessel, MB = Motor Boat,
ML = Motor Launch, FV = Fishing Vessel, PB = Power Boat, PWC = Personal Water Craft ("Jet Ski"), RIB = Rigid Inflatable Boat,
VLCC = Very Large Crude Carrier, UKBF = UK Border Force
Incident No. Date of Incident Station Name Incident Summary Initiated by Lifeboat involved MCA MCA No.
47060 15/08/2023 NCI Mundesley MOP reported to NCI lost child, but gave no detail. LGs unable to be contacted, outcome unknown - assumed to be safe. RNLI No No n/a
47027 15/08/2023 NCI Hornsea NCI observed empty rubber dinghy drifting. HMCG informed, local ILB tasked. Dinghy washed ashore and was recovered by W\K. CG informed, LB stood down. Dinghy deflated. NCI Yes Yes 529044
47028 15/08/2023 NCI Worms Head NCI observed 6 MOP cut off as causeway closed, HMCG informed. 4 casualties stayed in island, 2 tried to wade ashore. Siren deployed. CG updated. Those wading returned to island, ILB tasked , and recovered all 6 in 2 trips. CRT met them on shore. NCI Yes Yes 529069
47034 15/08/2023 NCI Charlestown NCI received call from Motor vessel with engine failure. HMCG informed, and issued Pan Pan. RIB assisted, CG informed NCI, and casualty was towed to safety of harbour by RIB. NCI No Yes 529087
47019 14/08/2023 NCI Brancaster NCI observed 2 paddle boarders in difficulty returning to shore. Family member approached NCI, and confirmed they had contacted HMCG. Casualties eventually reached shore before LB tasked. NCI No Yes 528875
47023 14/08/2023 NCI Exmouth HMCG called NCI re. report of 3 persons on 1 paddle board asking for visual. Not visible to NCI and situation ongoing as station closed. MCA/HMCG No Yes 528906
47018 13/08/2023 NCI Mablethorpe NCI observed a floating inflatable flamingo, no persons evident. HMCG informed, ILB tasked, and conned onto object by NCI. When retrieved, no persons found, and no-one reported missing. MCA/HMCG Yes Yes 528698
46996 12/08/2023 NCI Lyme Bay MOP handed in a live bullet (5.56mm) to NCI, found on beach. HMCG informed. Police collected item from lookout. This is a continuation from I/R 46912, dated 06/08. , Further bullets handed in over next days. NCI No Yes 528463
46997 12/08/2023 NCI Brancaster Reporter on prearranged visit to NCI collapsed outside the lookout. W/K attended casualty, who lost consciousness briefly. 999 call to ambulance. Casualty appeared to recover slightly, was taken into , lookout, but then collapsed again. Ambulance arrived, and casualty taken to hospital for tests. HMCG informed of events, CRT had been tasked but cancelled. NCI No Yes 528468
47004 12/08/2023 NCI Whitstable MOP reported to NCI concern for 2 kayaks a long way offshore. HMCG informed. NCI did not have visual. ILB tasked to investigate. kayakers located and not in difficulty. NCI Yes Yes 528473
47005 12/08/2023 NCI Newhaven NCI observed 2 fishermen on breakwater, which was closed to public, in danger from waves. HMCG informed, and requested to monitor. Situation was no better so CRT tasked, and escorted them off. NCI No Yes 528576
47042 12/08/2023 NCI Felixstowe NCI observed a yacht aground. HMCG informed. Passing vessels unable to assist. CRT tasked, yacht not in immediate danger. Pan Pan issued. CRT stood down. As tide came in, skipper expressed concern, vessel was being pushed into trouble, so ILB tasked and towed the vessel to safety. NCI Yes Yes 528499
47002 11/08/2023 NCI Mablethorpe NCI heard LG radio traffic re. MISPER. NCI monitored using CCTV, Police advised NCI with details. Casualty reported found on radio and returned to parents RNLI No Yes n/a
47010 11/08/2023 NCI Porthcawl Cabin Cruiser called HMCG, 3 POB, having difficulty in rough seas. NCI had visual, CG informed, and asked to monitor. CCTV made available to CG, and vessel seemed to make way in easier conditions. , Vessel then lost to view from NCI but seemed to be making good progress. CG informed. MCA/HMCG No Yes 528296
46979 11/08/2023 NCI St Ives NCI observed a paddle boarder in difficulty with offshore wind and ebbing tide. HMCG informed, casualty showed signs of needing help. LGs tasked and helped casualty to shore. NCI No Yes 528348
46988 11/08/2023 NCI Charmouth CRT attended NCI re. report of yacht run ashore on beach. Turned out to be a visiting yacht which had broken its mooring. Harbour launch recovered vessel, and returned it to harbour. Border Force told MCA/HMCG No Yes 528252
46990 11/08/2023 NCI Hornsea NCI observed an inflatable canoe, towing body board with 3 adults and one child, no lifejackets, being blown out to sea in offshore wind. Occupants paddling but not making headway. HMCG informed., ILB tasked, and escorted vessel to shore after adult refused assistance. All reached shore safely, appropriate advice given. NCI Yes Yes 528352
47016 10/08/2023 NCI Llandudno NCI observed 1 MOP on a receding sandbank. Casualty self extracted to safety, met by beach patrol and CRT. NCI No Yes 528087
46968 10/08/2023 NCI Chapel Point HMCG requested CCTV footage from NCI after report of child washed out to sea. After scrutiny of tide and wind data, search moved away from NCI area so NCI stood down. Outcome unknown MCA/HMCG No Yes 528097
46973 10/08/2023 NCI Filey MOP informed NCI her husband was injured on the beach, and in extreme pain. HMCG and local LGs informed, CRT tasked. NCI monitored situation, CRT gave initial first aid, and casualty transferred to , hospital with suspected ruptured achilles tendon. NCI No Yes 528111
46980 10/08/2023 NCI Porthcawl Cabin cruiser advised NCI of passage plan, but told to advise HMCG. Vessel seen leaving marina, 2 POB, but stopped off breakwater. Vessel called CG they had broken down, NCI confirmed visual., ILB tasked, casualty called NCI who confirmed ILB would be there to assist. ILB towed casualty to marina. MCA/HMCG Yes Yes 528084
46957 09/08/2023 NCI St Alban's Head MayDay from yacht which had hit rocks. NCI informed HMCG they had visual. Second yacht offered assistance. NCI given permission to con AWLB and ILB to casualty, on Ch0. casualty advised no water, ingress, so downgraded to Pan Pan. NCI gave weather update. AWLB placed crew mwember on vessel, second vessel stood by. NCI stood down. MCA/HMCG Yes Yes 527733
46958 09/08/2023 NCI St Alban's Head Yacht advised NCI they had a fuel leak, diesel in bilges, unable to hoist sail as keeling over made leak worse. 1 POB. Proceeding under power. HMCG informed, contacted casualty, who confirmed it, was making own way to port. Leak stopped. NFA NCI No Yes 527737
46959 09/08/2023 NCI Newhaven MOP called HMCG re. 2 MOP in small boat possibly in trouble. CG called NCI requesting visual. NCI reported people concerned were placing lobster pots, and were safe. NFA MCA/HMCG No Yes 527821
47133 08/08/2023 NCI Stepper Point NCI observed motor vessel, 2 POB with rods, with fouled prop. waving for assistance. HMCG informed. Fishing vessel went to assist, cleared prop and restarted engine. Casualty returned, CG informed. NCI No Yes 527606
46933 07/08/2023 NCI Gosport Pan Pan from vessel with engine failure. HMCG asked NCI if they could identify vessel - negative. After further info. NCI located vessel. Local LB tasked. NCI conned LB onto casualty., LB towed casualty to safety of harbour. MCA/HMCG No Yes 527388
46936 07/08/2023 NCI St Alban's Head NCI were informed by instructor a climber was in difficulty on cliff. HMCG informed, dive boat offered assistance. ILB and AWLB tasked, casualty fell into water, accompanied by instructor., Dive boat recovered casualty and along with LBs took them ashore. Injury to lower back. NCI Yes Yes 527524
46947 07/08/2023 NCI Mablethorpe Police asked NCI for assistance with location of missing person acting suspiciously. person located by CCTV, LGs contacted. Person seen in various locations and located by Police. NFA Police No Yes POL288
47012 07/08/2023 NCI Point Lynas Small fishing vessel, 2 POB, broken down - waving to attract attention from NCI. HMCG informed. Second vessel tried to assist. AWLB tasked, NCI gave weather report. Engine restarted, vessel escorted, to port safely. NCI Yes Yes 257509
46925 06/08/2023 NCI Fleetwood HMCG requested NCI look out for vulnerable adult, threatening self harm. Extensive search revealed nothing. Later casualty seen getting into taxi. MCA/HMCG No Yes 527294
46935 06/08/2023 NCI Porthcawl MOP informed NCI an elderly gent had fallen off mobility scooter on slipway. HMCG informed. CRT and LGs tasked, visual not possible as behind building. Delay in ambulance attending so casualty , decided to leave on his scooter. NFA NCI No Yes
46912 06/08/2023 NCI Lyme Bay MOP handed in a bullet to NCI, found on beach. HMCG informed, photo sent. CG confirmed it was a dummy, and inert, Police to collect in next few days., UPDATE - several more bullets handed in to NCI over next two days. Situation still ongoing. NCI No Yes 527295
46920 06/08/2023 NCI Worms Head MOP on small boat reported they were unable to get to port due to wind and swell. HMCG informed, CRT and ILB tasked. ILB escorted vessel to port. NCI Yes Yes 527393
46923 06/08/2023 NCI Llandudno 3 Children, later joined by 1 adult, cut off by incoming tide. HMCG informed, casualties self rescued through knee deep water. NCI No Yes 527305
46924 06/08/2023 NCI Fleetwood NCI observed 1 MOP + 2 dogs being cut off by tide. CRT tasked and assisted casualty to shore - advice given. All safe. NCI No Yes 527307
46899 05/08/2023 NCI St Alban's Head MOP informed NCI they found live ammunition on beach. HMCG informed, Public advised to stay clear, photos sent to CG. Military informed and dealt with it. NCI No Yes 527194
46900 05/08/2023 NCI Rhoscolyn HMCG called NCI re. report of Paddle Boarder in difficulty. NCI established visual, clinging to anchored boat. Offshore wind, ebbing tide. Shore party tried to help - unsuccessful. CRT and ILB tasked, and ILB recovered casualty. MCA/HMCG Yes Yes 527202
46906 05/08/2023 NCI Rhoscolyn MOP informed NCI her friend had fallen on coast path and damaged her ankle. HMCG informed, CRT tasked, W/K assisted with access. CRT recovered casualty to meet ambulance. NCI No Yes 527229
46883 04/08/2023 NCI Nells Point HMCG called NCI re. RIB with engine failure. NCI had visual, asked to monitor casualty and LGs on jetski attending. ILB tasked and towed RIB back to safety, met by CRT. MCA/HMCG Yes Yes 527020
46885 04/08/2023 NCI Prawle Point HMCG called NCI asking for visual of angling charter with engine failure. NCI confirmed, gave position, POB, and nearby vessels. ILB tasked and towed casualty to harbour. MCA/HMCG Yes Yes 526970

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