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Sixth consecutive year of growth for the UK’s marine industry with revenue up by 3.4% in 2017
Sixth positive year in a row for the British marine industry with revenues rising to £3.12bn, the highest level since 2007/08
Coast Guard rescues climber after he falls 30ft from cliff in Cornwall
The Coast Guard rescued a climber after his climbing partner reported his friend had fallen 30ft from a cliff near Sharpness Point
London Boat Show: Sunseeker International announces it’s official partner of FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia
Sunseeker revealed today (10 January) that it is the official partner of the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia. The announcement was made at the opening of the luxury brand's…
Coast Guard rescues ice-locked vessels on the Hudson River, New York, as snow storms cause chaos on east coast
The US Coast Guard rescues two vessels locked in thick ice on the Hudson River, New York, as extreme weather and snow storms ravage the east coast
New boat insurance cover for pets at sea
N&G is launching an insurance policy for pets at sea following the increase in the number of boaters taking their furry friends on board with them
Lone sailor in a homemade boat rescued by US Coast Guard and good Samaritan off Maui
An Australian mariner who had been sailing in a homemade boat for more than 100 days has been rescued off Maui by the Coast Guard
Ocean Safety offers training, demos and free life raft and lifejacket checks during open days
Ocean Safety will run equipment demonstrations, life raft training and experts will be on hand to check life rafts and lifejackets during February open days
Southampton woman found dead in Majorca marina
British woman has been found dead in the water in a Majorcan marina. It is suspected she died after falling from a boat berthed at the Club de Mar marina
First RNLI lifeguard to receive MBE among volunteers in Queen’s New Year’s Honours
RNLI volunteers, staff and fundraisers, including Bournemouth and Poole lifeguard, recognised in Queen's New Year's Honours
Boat manufacturers come together to promote Thailand as third yacht rendezvous is announced
Yachting infrastructure continues to improve in Phuket and third annual Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous is confirmed for December
Russian cargo vessel assisted after developing a significant list off Portsmouth
Russian flagged vessel Mekhanik Yartsev reaches Southampton after getting into trouble outside Portsmouth Harbour
Top 12 most popular videos of 2017
From yacht explosions and unmanned drone boats to high-speed crashes and daring rescues in gale-force storms, we round up the most popular videos on YBW in 2017
Top 12 most popular news stories of 2017
From daring Mid-Atlantic rescues to Colin Firth's latest maritime adventure, here are the top news stories from YBW in 2017
Ponant confirms order for first hybrid icebreaker
French cruise line Ponant's luxury electric-hybrid icebreaker scheduled for 2021 launch
HRH The Princess Royal visits Spirit Yachts’ headquarters in Ipswich
Spirit Yachts welcomes HRH the Princess Royal for an official tour at their headquarters in Ipswich
Porthcawl lifeboat volunteers and Coastguard launch to help Santa after he falls from sleigh
The RNLI and Coastguard were called to assist Santa in Porthcawl, after he fell from his sleigh and was found clinging to a green marker pole
HMS Queen Elizabeth scheduled for repairs after leak found on aircraft carrier
A leak has been detected on HMS Queen Elizabeth, which was commissioned by the Queen in Portsmouth on 7 December
Two Sunseeker apprentices achieve royal recognition at the annual Queen’s Silver Medal competition
Marine Electrical Engineer Louis Castle has won the Queen's Silver Medal whilst Marine Mechanical Engineer Jacob Clark won the runner up prize
Suspended sentence for skipper after running aground off Plymouth
Michael Kinnaird, a fisherman with 40 years experience has been sentenced to four months in prison, suspended for two years after, pleading guilty
Three injured as yacht collides with ferry in Sydney Harbour
Manly ferry crashes into private yacht in Sydney Harbour, throwing two passengers overboard