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MAIB: Make it compulsory for commercial fishermen to wear lifejackets
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) is calling for legislation to make it compulsory for fishermen to wear lifejackets on commercial vessels after four men lose their lives.
Stricken Happisburgh yacht is claimed by the sea
The 42-foot yacht, which became stuck on a beach groyne at Happisburg in north Norfolk, has now begun to break up.
Ocean Youth Trust South’s Prolific is relaunched after refit
Following a 12-month refit, Ocean Youth Trust South's newest sail training vessel, Prolific has been relaunched.
Hoylake RNLI: Group “lucky to come ashore alive” after getting lost in dense fog
Hoylake RNLI is warning people to seek local knowledge before exploring the sandbanks of the North Wirral coast after a group of people became lost in dense fog.
Cruise ship owners fined after crew member loses her leg
The owners and master of the Loch Ness cruise ship, Jacobite Queen, have been fined after a crew member lost her leg in an accident.
Wife of missing Chinese sailor Guo Chuan raises funds to continue the search
Guo Chuan, China's most famous sailor, was on a solo trans Pacific voyage when he went missing.
Pictures: Pershing 5X to showcase at Fort Lauderdale
The new Pershing 5X is to be unveiled to the American market following its world debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September.
Video: five suffer severe burns in Queensland boat fire
A boy is among five people who were rushed to hospital after a speedboat caught fire off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
Simple rigging checks for your boat
Keeping a close eye on your rigging is an essential part of boat maintenance and good seamanship
Pets on board: sailing with your furry friends
Who wouldn’t want their furry friend on their nautical travels? Make sure you comply with the regulations when taking pets on board before you leave
Woman dies after falling from South Shields cliffs
The woman was rescued from the water by Tynemouth RNLI and the South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade but but later died.
GAFIRS assist two stricken vessels in The Solent
GAFIRS crew assisted two stricken boats - one with two fishermen on board - over the weekend.
Sailing superstitions: 13 things never to do at sea!
Don't paint a boat green, no bananas on ships and don't invite the priest: take a look at 13 of our favourite superstitions at sea
Video: Four schoolgirls rescued after boat capsizes on River Thames
The four rowers were rescued by the RNLI when their boat crashed and capsized on the Thames.
Seakeeper launches the new Seakeeper 3 for smaller boats
Marine stabilisation manufacturer Seakeeper Inc., has announced the release of its latest model, the Seakeeper 3, designed specially for boats between 30- and 39-feet long.
Moonraker Super 36 fire possibly caused by household dehumidifier
The Moonraker Super 36 boat, berthed at Suffolk marina in Oulton Broad was destroyed by a fire possibly caused by a household dehumidifier.
Luxury marina begins construction in Ayia Napa, Cyprus
A £190 million project with includes 29 villas, a 600 berth marina and a boatyard has begun construction in Ayia Napa
Teignmouth lifeboat on search for missing person rescues coastguard
The lifeboat was deployed to look for a missing person, but ended up rescuing an injured coastguard.
Eyemouth lifeboat station takes custody of 1917 bronze medal
Volunteers at the Eyemouth Lifeboat Station say they are proud to be the new custodians of a bronze medal, presented to their former coxswain in 1917. William Miller was presented…
Video: Four boats destroyed in Barton Marina fire
Firefighters believe an electrical fault is to blame for a fire which left four boats partially sunk at Barton Marina in Staffordshire.