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EU advertises for ‘pirate cultural advisor’ job
The EU is seeking someone who can help naval commanders understand the psychology of pirates to join anti-piracy task force Navfor
Gangsters used HMS Belfast to smuggle £10m of heroin into UK
Chinese gangsters used Britain’s most powerful World War II cruiser warship to sneak £10m of drugs into the UK on her final journey
Thames closed after tugboat accident
One crew member is still missing after a tugboat capsized on the Thames near Greenwich
John Wayne’s yacht given historical protection
The late actor's 'proudest possession' Wild Goose has become one of over 200 boats listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
RYA to launch free app at the PSP Southampton Boat Show
The RYA will launch a free publication download app at the PSP Southampton Boat Show this year
Horse rescued half a mile offshore
Walmer RNLI rescued a horse that threw her rider off and swam half a mile offshore
HRH the Princess Royal joins young sailors at Cowes Week
Princess Anne watched races and presented winning team with a trophy
Ewan McGregor, Zara Phillips and Natalie Pinkham In Cowes Week charity race
Hollywood actor Ewan McGregor competed against newlywed royal Zara Phillips and presenter Natalie Pinkham in a charity race at Cowes Week today.
Glacier tumbles into sea in front of Alaskan tourist boat
Holidaymakers film 200ft glacier plunging into water as their tourist boat passes by
Three men travel from Orkney to Monaco for charity jet ski challenge
The 4,500 mile charity jet ski challenge raised over £21,000
Super-submarines will allow tourists to explore the world’s seabeds
New style of super-submarine will let people explore the depths of the oceans for the first time
Ferry apprentice dies after falling overboard and under propeller
19-year-old apprentice died yesterday after falling overboard ferry and under its propeller
Couple tell of brave boat rescue during Utoya island massacre
Reports have emerged of a Norwegian couple who were hailed heroines after a dramatic boat rescue during the Utoya island massacre.
Boat explodes in Plymouth marina after arson attack
Arsonist causes over £30,000 of damage to two boats moored in Devon.
Olympic sailing hopefuls star in National Portrait Gallery
As part of the lead up to the London 2012 Olympics, Britain’s brightest sport stars have been captured for a new photography exhibiton
Holidaymaker in intensive care after her leg was caught in propellers
Scottish woman left with serious leg injuries after boating accident in Ibiza.
Raymarine confirms exclusive supply agreement to Linssen Yachts
Linssen Yacht customers can personally select from Raymarine's complete range of marine electronics, including multifunction displays, thermal imaging cameras, autopilots and man overboard safety systems.
Motorboat rescued in choppy conditions
The St Catherine’s lifeboat rescued a motorboat which was struggling in choppy conditions over the weekend.
Dad drowns after trying to rescue daughter in Thames
The body of a man who drowned trying to rescue his teenage daughter has been found in the Thames
Boat theft suspect caught on camera disabling CCTV
A man was pictured climbing up a pole to disable a surveillance camera just before a boat was stolen Northumberland.