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EYES ALONG THE COAST
Welcome
The objective of the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) is to assist in the protection and preservation of life at sea and along the United Kingdom coastline. 61 NCI stations are manned by over 2500 volunteers keeping watch around the British Isles from Lancashire, through Wales, to Hornsea in Yorkshire.
NCI watchkeepers provide eyes and ears along the coast, monitoring radio channels and providing a listening watch in poor visibility; they are trained to deal with emergencies and offer a range of skills and experience. Full training by the NCI ensures that high standards are met.
UPDATE TO NURDLE POLLUTION REPORTING
Members of the public are advised that for future reporting of nurdles for the Lincolnshire and Norfolk coast should be reported using the online reporting tool, below.
Reports are received by clean-up teams from the local authorities and actioned accordingly. We would like to pass on our thanks to all members of the public who have taken the time over the last few weeks to report nurdles which have assisted in the clean-up operation.
ABOUT US
NCI Mablethorpe - QAVS
The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work done in their own communities. It was created in 2002 to celebrate the anniversary of The Queen's coronation. It is the MBE for volunteer groups and was awarded to Mablethorpe NCI in 2013.
Mablethorpe Station
The National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) at Mablethorpe was established in 2009 as part of a broader initiative to enhance coastal surveillance following the closure of several coastguard stations. Manned by dedicated volunteers, the station employs advanced technology such as radar, AIS, and VHF radio to monitor sea and coastal conditions effectively. Over the years, it has built strong ties with the local community and collaborates closely with emergency services like the RNLI and local coastguard units. The Mablethorpe NCI station remains a vital component of the UK's maritime safety network, ensuring the safety and well-being of both locals and visitors through vigilant coastal watch and community engagement.
View all the incidents recorded by NCI, by accessing the national website. Click the image above.
The History of the NCI
In 1994 when two fishermen lost their lives off the Cornish coast near a recently closed Coastguard lookout, local people decided to open and restore the visual watch. When the first station was opened at Bass Point on the Lizard, NCI was born. Today 56 stations keep a visual watch around the coastline of England and Wales, with more in the pipeline.
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GET INVOLVED
Volunteer Watchkeeper
Join NCI as a volunteer watchkeeper and help in the protection and preservation of life at sea and along the UK coastline. All volunteers help with non-watch keeping duties too, such as fund raising and maintenance.
No experience is necessary and all required training is given at a relaxed pace. Each volunteer determines how much time they can give, with shifts booked online or via a free app.
We welcome all.
E-mail bill.gilsenan@nci.org.uk for more information, or apply online
Non-Watchkeeping Volunteers
Our non-watchkeeping volunteers play a vital role in helping with events and fundraising without the need to take on watchkeeping duties. Choose to join as a non-watchkeeping volunteer and you’ll be supporting the work of the NCI.
If you are interested in joining us, please e-mail bill.gilsenan@nci.org.uk
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