Annual Incident Analysis

These statistics assist the Board of Trustees to assess the types of incidents we deal with and direct resources to those areas most in need. They also enable them to ensure that watchkeeper training evolves in the light of changing trends.

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 that in 2010 the criteria for recording incidents were changed.

To view a summary of the type of incidents we dealt with in a given year, please visit the Incident Summary page.

2023

Total Number of Incidents
840
Incidents initiated by NCI
399
Incidents NCI participated
440
NCI initiated Lifeboat Rescue
348

2022

Total Number of Incidents
826
Incidents initiated by NCI
385
Incidents NCI participated
440
NCI initiated Lifeboat Rescue
336

2021

Total Number of Incidents
697
Incidents initiated by NCI
353
Incidents NCI participated
343
NCI initiated Lifeboat Rescue
266

2020

Total Number of Incidents
595
Incidents initiated by NCI
319
Incidents NCI participated
276
NCI initiated Lifeboat Rescue
240

2019

Total Number of Incidents
638
Incidents initiated by NCI
384
Incidents NCI participated
261
NCI initiated Lifeboat Rescue
242

2018

Total Number of Incidents
539
Incidents initiated by NCI
321
Incidents NCI participated
218
NCI initiated Lifeboat Rescue
222

2017

Total Number of Incidents
493
Incidents initiated by NCI
300
Incidents NCI participated
193
NCI initiated Lifeboat Rescue
218

2016

Total Number of Incidents
479
Incidents initiated by NCI
283
Incidents NCI participated
196
NCI initiated Lifeboat Rescue
102

2015

Total Number of Incidents
373
Incidents initiated by NCI
241
Incidents NCI participated
132
NCI initiated Lifeboat Rescue
101

2014

Total Number of Incidents
286
Incidents initiated by NCI
181
Incidents NCI participated
105
NCI initiated Lifeboat Rescue
75

2013

Total Number of Incidents
284
Incidents initiated by NCI
165
Incidents NCI participated
119
NCI initiated Lifeboat Rescue
69

2012

Total Number of Incidents
283
Incidents initiated by NCI
176
Incidents NCI participated
107
NCI initiated Lifeboat Rescue
60

2011

Total Number of Incidents
302
Incidents initiated by NCI
214
Incidents NCI participated
188
NCI initiated Lifeboat Rescue
77

2010

Total Number of Incidents
261
Incidents initiated by NCI
160
Incidents NCI participated
101
NCI initiated Lifeboat Rescue
62

2009

Total Number of Incidents
266
Incidents initiated by NCI
177
Incidents NCI participated
89
NCI initiated Lifeboat Rescue
57

2008

Total Number of Incidents
147
Incidents initiated by NCI
103
Incidents NCI participated
44
NCI initiated Lifeboat Rescue
47

About

Currently almost 60 National Coastwatch stations are operational and manned by over 2600 volunteer watchkeepers around the British Isles from Fleetwood in the North West, through Wales, to the South and East of England to Filey in North Yorkshire. 

National Coastwatch watchkeepers provide the eyes and ears along the coast, monitoring radio channels and providing a listening watch in poor visibility. They are trained to deal with emergencies offering a variety of skills and experience, and full training by the National Coastwatch ensures that high standards are met.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The words National Coastwatch Institution and Eyes Along the Coast and the NCI logos are Registered Trademarks of NCI.

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