02-08-2025
15.03 Call from Fleetwood Lifeguard regarding 2 persons and dogs out on sands. I replied I had eyes on them and growing concerned
15.07 2 people 1 Male & 1 Female & 4 dogs (033) now cause for concern as showing no sign of turning back or sense of danger. Window of opportunity to escape closing.
15.16 Just about to dial 999 and call from HMCG Holyhead regarding the 2 casualties. They were informing Fleetwood CG and RNLI and asked me to keep eyes on the casualties.
15.23 Casualties trying to wade through water but realised they couldn’t progress.
15.27 CG vehicles arriving along Prom. Used Loud Hailer to say “Move to Higher Ground” from open window. Casualties still not concerned and having cigarettes and moving onto firmer ground.
15.29 6/7 CGs on shore and ILB D853 launched with 4 crew.
15.35 ILB having to make slow progress due to shallow water in places.
15.45 2 crew wade to waiting casualties and fix on life jackets.
15.47 Take casualties towards waiting CGs on shore and again slow progress.
15.56 Casualties on shore with CG Team. Never in water apart from feet.
16.00 ILB leaves as well as CG Team
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28-07-2025
1132 PHONE CALL FROM HMCG FLEETWOOD QUERYING OBJECT SPOTTED ON SANDS 050 ROSSALL PT 1.2 MILES. DECIDED WAS DEBRIS/TREE BRANCH STUCK IN SAND. NO CONCERN. NCI WATCHKEEPER2 REPORTED MONITORING ONE PERSON NEAR OLD WYRE LT.
1206 PHONE CALL FROM HMCG FLEETWOOD REGARDING PREVIOUSLY REPORTED FISHERMAN NEAR OLD WYRE LT.
1210 VHF HMCG FLEETWOOD TO HMCG HOLYHEAD REPORTING POSSIBLE MISSING PERSON.
1212 NCI PHONE CALL TO HMCG HOLYHEAD TO APPRISE OF SITUATION REGARDING MISSING PERSON. SUGGESTED THEY CONTACT ONE OF THREE SLOOPS ALL NORTH OF KING SCAR TO SEE IF THEY CAN SEE ANYONE VISIBLE ON NORTH OF KING SCAR.
1215 VHF HMCG HOLYHEAD TO SLOOP SUPER G ON CH16.
1233 PHONE CALL FROM HMCG HOLYHEAD CHECKING PREVIOUS SIGHTINGS OF POSSIBLE CASUALTY. LOCAL HMCG FLEETWOOD UNITS ON SITE @ NCI FLEETWOOD. FLEETWOOD MOBILE REPORTS POSS OBJECT STUCK ON OLD WYRE LIGHT VISIBLE THROUGH BINOCULARS.
1245 HMCG HOLYHEAD REPORTS FLEETWOOD ILB HAS ACCEPTED TASKING.
1306 HMCG HOLYHEAD VHF TO FLEETWOOD ILB ON TASK CHECKING DETAILS. ILB VISIBLE LEAVING FLEETWOOD.
1318 VHF CH 0 DISCUSSION ON SEARCH PLAN. ILB REPORTING A SEAL VISIBLE IN WYRE CHANNEL. NOTHING SPOTTED ON OR NEAR OLD WYRE LIGHT. ILB INTEND SEARCHING NORTH and SOUTH SIDES OF KING SCAR.
1338 VHF HMCG HOLYHEAD TO ILB RETURN TO STATION, QUERIED IF KING SCAR WILL COVER AT HW.
1340 HMCG FLEETWOOD LEFT ROSSALL POINT TOWER and RTB. END OF INCIDENT.
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14-07-2025
11:25 CALL TO HMCG – 2 FISHERMEN IN DANGER OF BEING CUT OFF. LOCATION 1.75M. 020 DEG. COORDINATES 53.56.07N 030.01.07W.
11:30 HOLYHEAD COASTGUARD RADIO CHECK ON CH00. HMCG CONFIRMED FLEETWOOD COASTAL RESCUE TEAM CALLED OUT. ASKED US TO KEEP EYES ON THE 2 FISHERMEN.
11:37 HMCG CALL CONFIRMING FLEETWOOD TEAM ARRIVED AT SHORELINE.
11:39 FLEETWOOD TEAM CALL TO HMCG AND REQUESTED INSHORE LIFEBOAT.
11:40 HMCG CALL ON CH00 CONFIRMING ILB LAUNCHED. REQUESTED WE MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT ON FISHERMEN. FLEETWOOD OSCAR 6 ARRIVED AT TOWER.
11:55 FLEETWOOD ILB SIGHTED IN CHANNEL APPROACHING FISHERMEN, NOW WAIST DEEP IN WATER.
12:04 CASUALTIES RESCUED BY ILB FROM NECK HIGH WATER AND ILB RETURNED TO SHORE. CASUALTIES HAVE NO INJURIES OR WATER INJESTION, REFUSED AMBULANCE.
12:07 ILB OUT OF SIGHT TO FLEETWOOD.
12:15 HMCG RANG TO INFORM CASUALTIES BACK ON SHORE, INCIDENT NO REQUESTED.
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20-06-2025
12.50 Yacht spotted leaning at an angle of 45 degrees – 4 miles from Rossall Point at a bearing of 340 deg.
12.55 Coastguard contacted – Told to monitor and keep eyes on the vessel.
13.00 Coastguard radio yacht via Channel 16 but got no response.
13.02 Fleetwood mobile reported via to HMCG Holyhead that they were on the way to the tower.
13.22 3 x Fleetwood CG arrived at the tower. Radio traffic between Holyhead CG and Fleetwood CG updated and confirmed Yacht listing on the Right-hand side towards Morecambe.
13.40 Fleetwood CG Station officer arrived at station – Radio communication with Holyhead coastguard.
13.45 Mayday relay received from HMCG regarding a man overboard but no location given. – Fleetwood CG station officer contacted HMCG to ask for more information in case it was related to our incident.
13.58 Mayday relay was closed by HMCG – unrelated to our incident.
14.00 Barrow lifeboat launched – yacht position was given as 53deg 59.12’N – 003deg 0.4.95’W.
14.17 Barrow lifeboat arrived at the yacht.
14.33 Barrow lifeboat reported that there was 1 person board and that they had miscalculated the tide from Peel Island to Fleetwood- waiting to refloat – Incident closed.
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07-06-2025
13.55 Phone call from HMCG Holyhead requesting we look out for a vulnerable member of the public reported in the Cleveleys promenade area, possibly walking North. Description is , 53 Yr old male:
Height 6’2”, with Shaved head, silver beard, slim build. Wearing outdoor clothing, possible blue parka.
Reported that we do not have visual.
14.20 Phone call to HMCG Holyhead, Police reporting lost person being escorted home. HMCG reporting that incident is closed.
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03-05-2025
11.49 Call to HMCG – Single Bait Digger – 032 NCI Rossall Point 3.0NM causing concern. Passed concerns over incoming tide & distance of person from shore. HMCG requested constant monitoring & call back if reqd.
12.10 Bait digger still not moving to safety – 034 NCI Rossall Point 3.0 NM Telephone to update. HMCG have scrambled Beach Rescue Team @ Fleetwood to come to NCI Tower and Knott End
12.23 CG Team Lead in Tower and reporting to HMCG Holyhead.
12.40 Knott End Argo proceeding North, but casualty heading South on Motorbike.
12.55 CG Team Lead to stand down and informed Holyhead accordingly.
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25-04-2025
16.25 Call from HMGC Holyhead (Tom)
He has report(via999) from a member of the public standing at the N Euston hotel.
A single male is walking alone seaward.
NCI reported that a scan of the target area showed no signs of such a person.
HMGC asks that we monitor the situation for a while.
16.35 Call back from HMGC
We report sight of single male walking back to shore; no signs of distress or
danger. Observed using mobile phone.
We are unsure if this is the reported male.
HMGC advised accordingly.
16.42 Male now out of sight from Tower. Assumed to be on the shore.
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19-04-2025
09:17 Report from GGC Stena Hibernia to Heysham Port Control on CH14 of drifting red marker buoy – serial number 4 north west of Kings Scar. No co-ordinates given.
09:23 999 Call NCI Fleetwood to HMCG – Reiterated information as provided by Stena Hibernia. Advised marker buoy not visible from NCI station. Incident noted. NCI advised would check from Tower if buoy became visible. HMCG advised no further action required from NCI
09:32 Check from Tower – Buoy not visible but noted that buoy No4 not in its position in Wyre Channel.
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29-03-2025
11:41 T/Call HMCG/Fleetwood Oscar – Report of Vessel Casualty – Dinghy passing RNLI Station Fleetwood Boathouse. Helm advise no concern for life. Fleetwood Mobile 1 and Fleetwood Mobile 3 on scene
12:02 T/Call to HMCG by Senior Watchkeeper. Advise Conn on Casualty Vessel – Position 070 degrees; 1.5NM, Drifting slowly to N. 4 canoes adjacent but not at risk of collision or obstruction. HMCG advise several incidents within area for RNLI which are being triaged. Advised to maintain obs and notify if any further concerns.
12:06 Fleetwood ILB D853 on scene of casualty
12:22 Fleetwood ILB and Casualty Vessel under tow – Observed until Out of Sight to south in River Wyre estuary
12:36 T/Call to HMCG by Senior Watchkeeper. Advised ILB and Casualty Vessel Out of Sight – HMCG advise incident closed and NCI can stand down from Obs.
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19-03-2025
1120 Woman with child and 2 dogs seen at risk of being cut off.
1125 Siren warnings to casualty and visual signals. Woman responded and turned back towards solid ground.
1128 HMCG Holyhead phoned Station advising had received MOP report of woman with child and 2 dogs being cut off. Asked if we had eyes on. Advised had eyes on And had given siren warnings and signals to which they had responded and had already reached dry land.
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04-03-2025
11 00 Concern about dog walker being cut off North Wharfe 030 0.5nm
11 10 Phoned H.M.C.G. informed them over our concerns.
Watched dog walker start to walk back getting caught behind the channel of
water, finds a shallow point and walks through water back to beach
11 20 H.M.C.G. informed walker back on the beach
11 25 Spoke to Fleetwood mobile 1 on the radio confirmed walker safe
11 30 Fleetwood mobile 1 speaking to dog walker on a mobility scooter outside the Marine Hall
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03-01-2025
11:24 2 X Adults on horses appear to trying to find their way back to the shore as the tide was coming in. 060 Deg 2nm
11:27 HMCG called via 999.
11:28 Location of horses moved to 070 deg. HMCG requested NCI Fleetwood to monitor them and Knott End Coastguard will monitor them from the sea wall
11:39 Radio communication with HMCG on CH 0 asking for their current position
11:46 Confirmation from Knott End coastguard that they have a visual on the horses – 0.5m from Beach Road, Preesall.
12:00 Knott End informed Holyhead coast guard that they can see the horses coming back to their horse boxes and are safe. Advice will be given to the riders when they arrive back
12:14 Knott End C.G informed Holyhead CG horses and riders off the beach and safe.
12:15 Incident closed.
INCIDENT CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS)
12:15 Both riders and horses are safe. Knott End to advise them.
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05-11-2024
10 02 Eyes on Bait Digger 030 1.5nm
10 04 H M C G phone to ask to keep eyes on bait digger after the Tackle Shop Marine Beach phoned them
10 09 Phoned H M C G to inform bait digger getting cut of
10 15 Bait digger wading through the water up to his waist , now in the water
10 16 H M C G task Fleetwood mobile one
10 18 Phoned H M C G casuality now back on the beach
10 20 Fleetwood mobile one on the scene
10 30 Fleetwood mobile one talking to casuality
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19-09-2024
10.00 Empty craft adrift 030 1.70 miles. Reported to HMCG by phone, asked to monitor.
10.40 Asked by HMCG for position informed them that craft was drifting toward Rossall Point. No danger to other craft at this time. HMCG raised as incident no 537327
11.17 Informed HMCG{Mark}that the small craft was drifting into river, possible dander to other craft. Also informed Fleetwood ferry, Wyre Rose and Dock Gates of drifting craft.
11.27 Contacted by Wyre Rose on 65 that they had eyes on craft
11.40 Craft out of sight
11.42 Contacted by Bare Necessity on 65 that they had collected drifting craft and taking it into Fleetwood Dock
11.42 Informed HMCG of outcome. Incident closed
INCIDENT CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS)
11.42 Informed HMCG of outcome. Incident closed
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17-08-2024
14.03 999 to HMCG re: Grounded vessel – Bearing 070 – 1.5NM Blue Hull, White Upper & Blue Cuddy. Details given – unable to see anyone aboard. Keeping eyes on. Incident No: 531683. HMCG not committed to action yet.
14.25 TC from HMCG -Details of keel given – stuck in sand so hard to see.
15.10 Radio Traffic on 00. Knott End Argo setting off to investigate stranded boat
15.30 CH00 – HMCG & Knott End CRT – All well at boat, 1 onboard. Fleetwood CRT Stood down.
16.03 Call to HMCG – Person happy to be onboard – Incident closed.
INCIDENT CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS)
16.03 Call to HMCG – Person happy to be onboard – Incident closed.
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14-08-2024
1530 Party of 8 children aged 8-11 on beach observed: 030 degrees 1.5 mn approx. Possible at risk from incoming tide – monitoring closely.
1552 Call from HMCG reporting 999 call from MoP ref. group of children 005 Tower 0.8nm. Advised HMCG they were not immediately in danger but would warn with siren in 10 minutes if not returning to shore. No gully between them and promenade.
Also noted and advised 1 male youth in position 045 Tower 1.5nm other side of Wyre Channel walking Northwards alone. HMCG requested call back on both in 10 mins.
1605 Watchkeeper to roof with Siren and portable VHF. Sounded siren 5 times and observed no change in childrens behaviour. One other adult with dog in position 345 Tower 1.2 nm observed walking NE in possible danger from incoming tide. Observed Beach Rescue personnel in vehicle on prom and two members advancing on sands. Beach Rescue in telephone contact with NCI w/k to check positions of all persons of concern.
1620 All children returned to promenade and ‘advised’ by parents. Beach Rescue approached and advised adult male to return also. Single male in blue top on eastern side of Wyre channel now in position 060 Tower 1.5 nm walking southwards – advised HMCG accordingly by phone.
INCIDENT CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS)
15.40 Casualties returned to shore and advised by Beach Rescue team – 8 children, and 1 adult male.
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11-08-2024
(13:02) Family under observation since 12:15 AT 015 degrees; 0.75 NM from NCI Fleetwood. Description: 5 persons visible; 1 lady, light top, dark shorts; 1 male, black t-shirt and shorts; 1 young girl, bikini; 1 male, black shorts, no top; 1 young child, black hoodie.
12:46 HMCG called via 999; held in queue.
12:48 Informed HMCG of concerns and provided above details and tide time.
12:52 HMCG going to call Fleetwood Beach Patrol: NCI provided tel. numbers when requested by HMCG. NCI informed HMCG that we would keep under observation and update of any changes.
12:54 Channel 16 radio traffic: HMCG calling Fleetwood Lifeguard.
13:03 Fleetwood Coastguard rang NCI Fleetwood; during call, NCI Watchkeeper 2 spotted family starting to return to shore.
13:05 Telephone call from Fleetwood Lifeguards; Observing family returning to shore. Exchanged mutual thanks for co-operation.
(Incident number to be requested later due to high radio traffic.)
13:23 Tom (HMCG) called NCI Fleetwood to check on situation and if family had safely returned. Watchkeeper 2 returned from roof observation of family; confirmed with HMCG that family now close to shore.
13:27 Incident closed. Incident No: 530178
INCIDENT CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS)
13:27 Family returning to shore.
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28-07-2024
14.50 Party of walkers on beach observed: 050 degrees 1.5 mn approx Possible at risk from incoming tide
14.55 Magaphone used to warn them of danger but no apparent response
15.05 Party making way to safety. Rado traffic confirmed that the party was under observation by Fleetwood Lifeboat
15.12 Party now in deep water. 999 service used to inform HMCG of new situation
15.15 ILB in attendance. Casualties taken on board
15.40 Radio traffic confirms casualties onshore with ambulance in attendance
INCIDENT CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS
15.40 Casualties returned to shore by Fleetwood ILB
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23-07-2024
11:00 Received telephone call from HMCG re sighting of man and dog on sands with tide incoming at 045deg. (053.55.09N ; 003.01.09W) requesting that we keep close eye on casualties.
11:07 Called HMCG to ascertain whether lifeboat has launched as casualty up to knees. HMCG advised that lifeboat paged and CG alerted.
11:15 Call from HMCG as received conflicting reports and we were tasked to scan and confirm no other casualties.
11.19 Rang HMCG -informed that no other casualties.
11:22 Request from HMCG for weather report -full report given. Informed ILB launched 11:20
11:23 ILB at scene – man rescued then dog on board.
11:25 ILB returned to shore.
11:37 Casualty on shore and in Ambulance.
11:45 Call from Fleetwood Lifeguard as they had conflicting call, concerning another possible person in the water. After full discussion and the fact that the RNL had rescued 1 man and 1 dog and no other people could be seen in the water by NCI or Lifeguard, it was agreed no-one else at risk.
11:55 Incident closed.
INCIDENT CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS)
11:55 2 casualties,1 man and dog rescued from incoming tide by ILB and returned to shore and handed over to Ambulance Service.
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26-06-2024
12:24 Concerned 4 people (2 ELDERLY) with 5 dogs walking towards the incoming tide (High tide 15:12) 1 male swimming in the channel. Position 035 RPT 0.5
12:28 Male still in the water – no sign of movement towards shore. Tried to contact dog walking group using loud hailer(s) – both U/S.
12:44 Notified coastguard of possible incident so that they were aware and requested HMCG assistance.
12:45 All 4 now look to be struggling in the water
12:45 A fifth person now in potential trouble – running towards the channel at position 010 RPT 0.5
12:49 999 call made to coastguard as potential danger increased particularly with single female now swimming in channel and being rapidly cut off
12:50 4 people with dogs now wading through water but out of immediate danger
12:50 Solo swimmer seemed to realise danger and now trying to retrieve clothing and bag but up to top of thighs in water
12:59 Woman returned safely and coastguard with both groups
12:59 Incident closed
INCIDENT CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS)
12:59 All people and animals back safely under own efforts and coastguard on scene
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21-05-2024
11.08 Notified of a dog in trouble in the water off the tower by a phone call from a member of the public.
11.08 Dog spotted approximately 400m from the shore.
11.09 Received call from HMCG – they had received a 999 call. They asked us to keep an eye on the situation and report any change in status.
11.10 Called HMCG to state the current position. Owner was not sure that the dog had enough energy to return to shore. HMCG stated that the ILB had been called.
11.14 Dog managed to swim ashore.
11.15 HMCG informed and ILB cancelled.
11.15 Incident closed.
INCIDENT CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS)
11.15 Dog returned to beach safe and well.
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15-05-2024
15.09 HMCG called report of 2 people in the water up to their necks 2 miles north from the North Euston.
15.09 Began scanning area
15.17 Fleetwood mobile on scene.
15.23 RNLI in shore on scene
15.30 . Constant scan from channel to Wyre light no trace.
15.39 RNLI checked area to Wyre Light no trace, Now heading towards the docks to check
15.47 RNLI area checked no trace
15.53 Constant area search NCI no trace.
16.08 Stood down by HMCG.
INCIDENT CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS)
16.08 Stood down by HMCG genuine call good intent.
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11-05-2024
11:53 Observation of 1 x M (white t shirt), 1 x F (Beige top) near tide line showing no signs of returning to shore and in danger of cut off from shore
11:55 Walkers showing no sign of returning to shore – filming each other with mobile phones – HMCG notified via 999 landline
HMCG too details of position and range of walkers from tower
HMCG advised incident raised 514774 and agreed NCI to maintain observation
11:56 HMCG call to Fleetwood Mobile – Ch 00
11:57 NCI notified HMCG via 999 landline that casualties waded safely to shore but water was over knee height.
HMCG advised incident will be closed
12:00 Inbound call via landline from Fleetwood Beach Patrol – unable to see casualties from their position.
Advised that casualties safe to shore and confirmed HMCG aware
INCIDENT CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS)
11.57 No injuries – all safe
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05-05-2024
13.35 Channel 16 call from Speedboat Spirit to Coastguard ‘broken down’ position Fleetwood Channel.
13.40 NCI phoned HMCG on 0344 382055 to advise that we last saw Spirit on 055 1.5 course 340 then turned towards Heysham. ILB launched
14.05 ILB with Spirit 012 degrees 2.00 nm
14.10 Spirit on sand bank report from ILB
.INCIDENT CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS)
14.20 ILB on course back to Fleetwood. Stranded Spirit to be recovered later.
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10-04-2024
1044 Contact 05 Orange Liferaft observed 001 2.1nm Rossall Point, possibly at anchor North of the King Scar. Vessel similar to ‘College boats’.
1107 Contact 05 observed to be drifting/Not Under Command at 020 1.7nm Rossall Point on incoming flood tide.
1114 NCI Fleetwood reported contact 05 to HMCG Holyhead in position 530 56.8’N 0030 01.4’W , 030 1.7nm Rossall Point. HMCG requested ongoing observation by NCI, and suggested this may be same vessel previously reported to HMCG. HMCG said they will contact us once clarified if two reports are the same.
1134 Call from HMCG – Contact 05 is an old derelict liferaft previously moored off Foulney Island near Barrow. Barrow RNLI reported the high Spring tides and gales had caused it to break mooring and drifted into Morecambe Bay last night. HMCG were happy this is the same vessel and confirmed no-one is onboard and no risk to life. HMCG requested we monitor and if the tide leaves it stranded that we report position to HMCG for local authority to dispose/salvage in due course.
INCIDENT CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS)
Monitor visually if possible and report subsequent stranded position. No hazards to life.
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17-03-2024
12.10 Walkers near tide line showing no signs of returning to shore and in danger from becoming cut off by incoming tide.
12.35 Walkers showing no signs of returning to shore. HMCG contacted via 999 line.
.HMCG took details of bearing and range of walkers from Tower.
HMCG advised that CRT had been tasked.
12.45 Fleetwood-Oscar arrived at tower and observed incident from Tower roof.
12.45 Fleetwood Oscar left tower and arranged for group to be met and advised potential dangers.
13.00 Incident CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS)
Incident closed with no injuries and all safe.
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14-01-2024
1002 Phone to HMCG 2 x males – danger of cut off tide. Advised to keep watch
1006 Phone from CG – far side of Wyre? Yes
1010 Fleetwood ILB CH 0 overheard launch for exercise
1015 Phone to Dep manager to advise situation
1017 ILB tasked to check for casualties in channel
1020 ILB at Perch
1025 Ch0 call ILB – explain 2 x casualties OOS – no sign of them
1035 ILB report nothing seen – stand down
1036 Knott End HMCG – report nothing seen stand down. Deputy Manager arrived approx. 1030 after Ch 65 WX report
INCIDENT CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS)
1045 Incident number requested
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03-01-2024
11:22 Phone call from Holyhead CG requesting we keep observation on MOP stuck in mud 150 yards out from promenade by boating lake, until CG team arrive
11:29 Dronsfield access gate opened and CG team on site.
11:35 CG with woman up to her knees in the mud.
11:55 Woman extracted and NCI stood down
INCIDENT CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS)
11:55 Woman extracted and carried off by stretcher.
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22-10-2023
10.40 HMCG on Chn 65 requesting us to go to Chn 00
10.41 Chn00 HMCG requested eyes on male walking out towards WYRE LIGHT. MOP phoned them concerned that the male appeared agitated. Male already under investigation by us at 005 degrees 1.5 nm. And marked on our chart.
10.42 Asked to keep an eye on him. We reported that vessel 02 in our log FV Red hull was at King Scar and could see the man.
10.45 HMCG ended call on Chn 00
12.30 .Called HMCG by phone to report male safely back on land.
INCIDENT CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS)
12.30 One male safely ashore.
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08-10-2023
13:35 Call from CG asking if we can see 4 x persons just off the RNLI station wading through the water. Informed CG not visible from NCI.
13:41 Call from CG ref x 4 persons (including 2 x fishing). Water round sandbank reported to CG by person in Fleetwood RNLI shop “position 1 o clock”. NCI Fleetwood provided position to CG 055 degrees 1.5NM from observation tower. CG requested NCI to keep eyes on. Provided info to CG: Two x Males, 2 x Dogs plus 2 x Fishermen. Fishermen been there all morning nil water around them – will update as required.
14:00 Updated CG that 2 x Males are back on Prom – CG asked to keep an eye on 2 x Fishermen bearing 060 Degrees 1.5NM from tower.
16:00 Phoned Holyhead CG. Ref req to observe two fishermen in Posn 060 1.5NM – informed of current status giving Critical and High Tide times. CG acknowledged and requested we further observe and call them prior to end of watch.
16:47 Updated CG Fishermen no longer visible. CG thanked NCI Fleetwood for assistance.
INCIDENT CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS)
16:47 Updated CG that Fishermen x 2 no longer visible. CG allocated incident number.
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09-09-2023
1700 2 males near Kingscar 1 – 010, 2 – 020, walking into tide. HMCG informed. Description given. Keeping eyes on.
1720 HMCG informed both males heading towards shore. Still not safe. Will advise again in 5 minutes
1725 CRT phoned for update. Advised both males 040 from tower @ ½ mile. Almost safely back to shore. CRT advised will attend
1735 Took call from CRT to say they are giving advice to 2 casualties
1739 Advi9sed HMCG 2 casualties safely ashore incident closed
INCIDENT CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS)
1739 Incident closed. 2 casualties safe ashore
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09-09-2023
15:05 Coastguard called as 2 adults, 1 child & 1 dog at a bearing of 308 degrees and half a mile from the Tower, walking into the sea away from the Tower. Description given.
15:20 Coastguards arrived and were advised of situation.
15:30 CROs deployed to beach to advise the members of the public of tide cut off. Incident closed.
INCIDENT CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS)
15:30 CROs ensured all members of the public cleared the beach safely.
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06-08-2023
12.35 MAN UNDER OBSERVATION AT BEARING 335 DEGREES ¾ MILE STAYED TOO LONG ON SHORELINE UNAWARE OF GULLYS BEHIND HIM.
12.36 CG GOT IN TOUCH AS THEY RETURNED FROM INCIDENT 527294 ASKED IF WE HAD HIM UNDER OBSERVATION
12.37 CALLED HOLIHEAD COAST GUARD REPORTING MAN 2 DOGS IN DANGER OF BEING CUT OFF. FLEETWOOD CG TASKED TO ASSIST.
12.47 THYREE COAST GUARDS APPROACH MAN AFTER HE WADED BACK TO SHORE. ADVICE OFFERED.
12.48 .INCIDENT CLOSED
INCIDENT CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS)
12.48 MAN 2 DOGS SAFELY ASHORE
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06-08-2023
10.45 PHONE CALL FROM HMCG OBSERVATIONS FOR 22 YEAR OLD MALE BELIEVED TO BE THREATENING SELF HARM ON SHORE AT ROSSALL POINT
10.46 SHORE LINE SEARCH FROM ROOM AND ROOF NO SIGHTING.
10.50 HMCG VEHICLES PASS STATION TO CLEVELEYS OUT OF SIGHT.
10.51 HMCG REPORT MAN GOT INTO TAXI.
11.03 .HMCG WITH CASUALITY.
INCIDENT CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS)
11.03 CASUALTY WITH HMCG
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04-08-2023
15-14 Called the coast guard of a 30 foot Sloop All White looks like adrift on 010 degrees 3 n/miles.
15-30 Coast guard called the station for a update.
15-44 The Sloop passed Lune No 1 Cardinal Buoy.
15-48 Call from FD 4 where is the vessel FD11 and FD 13 entered the station.
15-59 Holyhead called to say Blackpool Life boat will be calling us on chn00..
16-00 FD14, FD7 and FD5 entered the station.
16-05 Blackpool life boat called us on chn 00.
16-30 Blackpool L/B found 1 Person on the Sloop, The sloop is now at anchor.
16-35 STANDOWN
INCIDENT CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS)
1Person was found on board and it is now at anchor
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03-08-2023
1508 Mayday x3 DE Solan x3 Taking on Water +garbled info posn 5358N 003030W more garbled info
1509 HMCG acknowledge the Mayday – we start to plot posn which doesn’t make sense.
1516 HMCG Telecon Int can you see a vessel just north of Fleetwood// Affirmative 351/3nm sloop with blue hull taken down sail//R maintain lookout, we are launching AWB Lifeboat.
1520 Vessel stationary but drifting with tide.
1530 AWB sighted 050/1.4 Hdg 340 en route incident
1532 Telecon HMCG Request update// We remain visual 345/3.5//R maintain and be prepared to Con On CH0 if required//Wilco
1540 AWB on scene with sloop confirmed as casualty taking on water 1 foot deep
1550 AWB request launch of ILB as having difficulty boarding the sloop which has lines around the prop
1600 ILB sighted 050/1.4 Hdg 340 requesting posn of AWB//AWB provided posn
1625 ILB called CH0 as it appeared to be passing the incident heading West. Fwd ILB DE Fwd NCI CH0 k//Fwd NCI DE Fwd ILB go k// Confirm you have visual on AWB k// Affirm positioning to the west due weather k// R listening out CH0
1630 ILB on scene – pick up crewman and pump from AWB to transfer to sloop and connect a towline.
1648 Fwd A DE Fwd Lifeboat request update on Cas k// Cas is seasick, not well but we are giving water. Vessel now under tow.
1655 Fwd AWB DE Fwd Boathouse request ETA for the station k// St/By…… ETA 1 hr 45min
1740 Fwd AWB/ILB/Sloop under tow posn 5357.2N 00303.7W en route to Lifeboat station
1800 Closing Station AWB with sloop under tow entering Fwd Channel.
INCIDENT CONCLUSION TIME AND OUTCOME (PERSONS ASSISTED AND BY WHAT MEANS)
1800 Sloop under tow from AWB with casualty to return to station where ambulance will meet.
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