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Two Brits arrested in Turkey after blaze kills a man and destroys three yachts
A British couple have been arrested in Turkey on suspicion of arson at a marina in Marmaris, south-west Turkey
MAIB report on Clipper Round The World Yacht Race deaths recommends extra safety
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its final report on the deaths of Andrew Ashman and Sarah Young during the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race 2015-2016
First wheelchair accessible fishing boat launched at Draycote Reservoir
The initiative supported by Draycote Fly-Fishers Associations is being launched today and it allows disable people to enjoy fishing
Sunseeker Manhattan 52 is named company’s fastest selling model
The Manhattan 52 has become the fastest selling Sunseeker yacht with over 80 orders taken for 2017 and 2018
Heritage sailing vessel Pilgrim BM45 completes five year refit
Pilgrim BM45, the oldest surviving sailing trawler in the local heritage fleet, is now ready to offer sailing experiences to up to 15 passengers and crew
Bangor RNLI rescues two girls on paddleboards off the coast of Ireland
Bangor RNLI came to the rescue of two paddleboarders after they got into difficulties off the coast of Ireland
Tarmac Marine is fined over £130,000 for failing to deal with asbestos found on dredger
Tarmac Marine tried to cover asbestos with standard paint until a crew member raised the alert with the seaman’s union Nautilus and the Maritime & Coastguard Agency
Riva boatyard’s Carlo Riva passes away at the age of 95
Legendary Italian entrepreneur Carlo Riva from Riva boatyard passed away today, Monday 10 April, at his home in Sarnico, Italy
40-foot yacht runs aground on Hamilton Bank, Portsmouth
The Beneteau yacht had to be pulled off Hamilton Bank, just outside Portsmouth Harbour, after it issued a Mayday yesterday afternoon (9 April)
Princess Yachts enters partnership with Bentley Motorsport
The two luxury iconic British brands - Princess Yachts and Bentley Motorsport - have signed a three year partnership deal
Sailor falls asleep and wakes up 100 miles away after anchor fails
A British sailor has been rescued after his yacht anchor failed. The 65-year-old was asleep on his yacht in Marbella at the time and only woke up after the yacht…
Alex Thomson Racing win gold for Skywalk campaign
Alex Thomson Racing have won gold for the Skywalk Campaign in the sport category at the inaugural London Brand Film Festival awards. Watch the stunt again!
Westminster terror attack: woman pulled from Thames dies
Andreea Cristea, 31, who was pulled from the river Thames seriously injured following the Westminster terror attack, has died from her injuries
Fishing boat skipper sentenced to 16 years for attempting to smuggle a tonne of cocaine into the UK
Michael McDermott is now starting a 16 year jail sentence after he was found guilty of attempting to smuggle cocaine, worth £84 million, into the UK
Mechanical failure blamed for Hythe Pier ferry crash
An investigation has concluded that mechanical failure within the Uriah Heap’s hydraulic circuit resulted in the Southampton-Hythe ferry crashing into the pier, destroying the wheel house
Meet the UK’s most powerful female coastguard – Julie-Anne Wood
Julie-Anne Wood has made history by becoming the first woman to achieve the rank of Head of Maritime Operations at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Tragedy on the river Shannon as couple on boating trip found dead
Frank Dunne and his wife Alexandra Malkin Dunne had rented a cruiser to explore the river Shannon in Co Leitrim, Ireland when they died
Duke of Kent visits Cornwall’s growing marine industry
Cornwall's marine businesses were given the royal seal of approval with a visit from The Duke of Kent. View pictures of the royal visit
Ian Walker named the new RYA Director of Racing
Olympic medallist and Volvo Ocean Race-winning skipper, Ian Walker is to take up the Director of Racing position at the RYA this autumn
Video: Four rescued after boat smashes into a pier, breaking in half
Four people are recovering after their boat capsized and broke in half after smashing into Redondo Pier, California in strong winds