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Adventurer James Ketchell begins non-stop row around GB
James Ketchell is rowing, solo, non-stop and unsupported around the coast of Great Britain to raise money for the children's charity, Over The Wall.
Replica of Thames Sailing Barge, Blue Mermaid, delivered
The Blue Mermaid has been built by the charity Sea-Change Sailing Trust and will be used for their work with young people as well as carrying cargo.
David Pougher named new British Marine president
David Pougher has now replaced Fiona Pankhurst as the president of British Marine, which has more than 1,600 industry members.
HMS Echo helps RNLI in yacht rescue
The Royal Navy survey ship, HMS Echo provided assistance to RNLI crews as they went to the aid of a yacht in rough conditions.
St Apollo grounding due to “navigational error or equipment malfunction”
The 17 metre scallop dredger, St Apollo grounded and partially sank after it "suddenly turned unexpectedly" while on passage to fishing grounds.
Volvo Ocean Race: Longer route, but one month shorter
The 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race looks to be the toughest yet. The route has been increased to around 45,000nm but the race is scheduled to be a month shorter.
Alleged French yacht thief escapes charge
A man suspected of stealing a $200,000 French registered yacht three years ago has reported to have left Australia, where the boat washed ashore.
Yacht with no VHF, flares or GPS rescued off Scarborough
Scarborough RNLI had to tow the yacht, aptly named Don't Panic, to safety after its engine failed. The RNLI has now issued a warning to boat owners.
Pensioner suffers severe burns in Hartlepool yacht fire
The 70-year-old man had to be airlifted to hospital after his yacht caught fire in the boat yard of Hartlepool Marina.
Fiat unveils “smallest yacht in the world”
Fiat has teamed up with luxury Italian yacht manufacturer Riva to create a special edition of the iconic 500.
May Dream aground in Plockton
The yacht, May Dream was found listing heavily in Plockton bay in the North West Highlands of Scotland after running aground.
Man fined after he stole a yacht and set sail for France
Irishman Fanche Mahe stole the yacht from Saundersfoot in Pembrokeshire and attempted to sail for France because he was "sick of life", a Welsh court heard.
Naval tradition scrapped as “environmentally unfriendly”
The naval tradition of launching a new vessel by breaking a bottle of champagne over its bow has now been scrapped in Queensland as "environmentally unfriendly".
Boat on fire sinks into the River Thames
An investigation has now been launched after an abandoned boat was spotted on fire on the River Thames. It later sank close to the Wokingham Waterside Centre.
Newly expanded Panama Canal opens
The long awaited expansion of the Panama Canal has now opened. Thousands of people watched the first ship make its inaugural trip along the waterway.
British Clipper Round the World sailor medevaced
Chris Drummond, who was taking part in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, was airlifted from the yacht IchorCoal after experiencing severe chest pains.
Pictures: Victory in Cardiff for Oman Air
The Oman Air team took Act 3 of the Extreme Sailing Series in Cardiff over the weekend, further extending their lead in the competition.
Fishermen rescued from sinking boat off Sunderland
Eight men were rescued by the Tynemouth and Sunderland RNLI crews after their fishing boat starting sinking a mile off Seaburn, Sunderland.
A step closer towards ridding oceans of plastic
Ambitious plans to rid the world's oceans of plastic have now moved forward as the Ocean Cleanup unveil its first prototype to be tested at sea.
5 rescued from makeshift raft
The Moelfre inshore lifeboat rescued the five men on their makeshift raft as they struggled to paddle back to shore in 20 mph winds.