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Turnaround plan sees Sunseeker International return to profit
Luxury yacht builder, Sunseeker International, has sailed into profit after implementing their ambitious £50 million turnaround plan
US cruise ship captain convicted of using a stolen identity
Cynthia Lyerla, 53, who is a ship captain for Majestic Ventures, pleaded guilty to identity theft, after using a stolen birth certificate to obtain mariner licences and other documentation
Icom support charity ‘Race to Scotland’ sailing record attempt
Icom UK are supporting Ken Fowler who aims to sail from Lands End to John O Groats in a dinghy to raise £50,000 for two amazing charities, Cancer Research and…
Premier League footballer Duncan Watmore in Barbados boat rescue
Sunderland footballer Duncan Watmore saved three people after a catamaran smashed into a fishing boat in Barbados, sinking the vessel
Rescued sailors reunited with yacht after abandoning it in “treacherous” seas
Nick Dwyer and Barbara Heftman have been reunited with their yacht after abandoning it 210 nautical miles off Sydney, Australia after their rudder broke
Man overboard results in GAFIRS call out to Clarence Pier
Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS) was called after the skipper of a cabin cruiser fell into the water and was struggling to get back on board at Clarence…
World’s largest container ship – MOL Triumph – delivered
MOL Triumph - the world's largest container ship - is expected to set off on her maiden voyage from Xingang, China next month
Floaty McFloatface? Petition launched to name the new Isle of Wight floating bridge
A petition is underway to name the new Isle of Wight floating bridge Floaty McFloatface after the name was initially vetoed by the island's council. It has now reversed its…
Douglas RNLI assists becalmed yacht off the Isle of Man
The volunteer crew with Douglas RNLI were called out in the early hours of this morning to assist the stranded yacht in the Irish Sea
Video: Two boats destroyed by fire at Burton Waters Marina
Two boats have been gutted after a freak accident at Burton Waters Marina in Lincolnshire. It is believed to have started after one of the boats refuelled
Arrests after boat hits mooring in Cowes Harbour
Three men were arrested on suspicion of drug offences following the incident in the early hours of Mother's Day
Drunk in charge of a yacht: Cardiff sailor fined
Nicholas Hodges admitted to failing to have proper control and navigation of his yacht in Cardiff Bay whilst drunk
British Marine welcomes Thames Water’s record £20m fine for dumping sewage in river Thames
Thames Water has received the record £20.3 million fine after polluting the river and beaches by dumping untreated sewage
Video & Pictures: Riva 76′ Perseo scoops seventh award
Watch the Riva 76 Perseo in action and judge the award winning luxury motor yacht for yourself
Plans for £1 million extension to Mylor Yacht Harbour marina
Mylor Yacht Harbour near Falmouth, Cornwall has begun widespread consultation into plans for a small extension to its existing marina
Businessman Aaron Brown cleared of manslaughter
A jury at Winchester Crown Court has cleared Aaron Brown of manslaughter by gross negligence following a boating accident at Osborne Bay, Isle of Wight
Post-mortem rules that British teenager Bethany Smith died by misadventure
A post-mortem examination has established that Welsh teenager Bethany Smith died instantly after falling off the mast of schooner Germania Nova in Jamaica. The death certificate will record death by…
Cabin cruiser adrift in shipping lane towed to safety
The cabin cruiser suffered engine failure and was drifting in the main shipping channel in The Solent when it was rescued
Treasurer jailed for stealing £25k from Cleethorpes Rescue Service, forcing it to close
Roxanna Bridgland, 56, even sold the Cleethorpes Rescue Service lifeboat on eBay, as well as selling off other rescue equipment
Wreckage from fatal Irish Coast Guard helicopter crash found
Ireland's Air Accident Investigation Unit has confirmed its recovered wreckage from the helicopter's tail. Searches are continuing for the three remaining crew