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Yachts used to transport migrants to the UK; gang arrested
French police say they've arrested five people in the Breton port of Saint-Quay-Portrieux after finding migrants stowed away on a yacht bound for the UK.
Pictures: The towering Shaddai superyacht
Shaddai is the ambitious superyacht concept unveiled by Italian designer, Gabriele Teruzzi. He talks to YBW about the project and the interest it is generating.
Pictures: Using the past to record today’s RNLI
Jack Lowe has started his five year Lifeboat Station Project, recording the lives of RNLI crews around the UK and the Republic of Ireland using Victorian photographic techniques. He speaks…
Shipwrecked gold discovered off Wales
Vincent Thurkettle has discovered Britain's biggest gold nugget - worth £50,000 - close to the shipwreck of The Royal Charter off Anglesey, North Wales.
Pictures: Brixham trawler, Provident sails again
Provident has not sailed since September 2014 because of problems with the trawler's engine. The vessel is now back out at sea with the rest of the Trinity Sailing fleet.
Pictures: New canal hotel, Castlerose opens in Manchester
Castlerose Boat Stay is offering luxury apartment hotel accommodation in the heart of Manchester, as well as skippered cruises along the city's famous canals.
Pictures: Transat bakerly skipper Tolkien rescued in mid Atlantic
British sailor Richard Tolkien is heading to America on board a cargo ship after being forced to abandon his IMOCA 60 in the mid Atlantic. Watch the video.
Video: The loss of an anchor
When anchoring doesn't go according to plan! Watch the video of the anchor being lost here!
Pictures: Alex Thomson prepares for Ocean Masters on HUGO BOSS
The Alex Thomson Racing Team are currently in Newport, USA preparing HUGO BOSS for the start of the Ocean Masters New York to Vendée Transatlantic Race later this month.
Pictures: Enigma XK: From fisheries patrol boat to luxury yacht
A former fisheries protection vessel has now found a new lease of life exploring the polar regions as the luxury expedition yacht, Enigma XK.
“Business as usual” for Sunsail following sell off announcement
The general manager of Sunsail, Scott Farquharson speaks to YBW about the decision by the TUI Group to sell the Specialist Group. Find out what the announcement means for Sunsail…
Crew of the sunk Asterix tug “lacked training”
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) says inadequate training is to blame for the sinking of the tug boat, Asterix.
Punty McPuntface? Suggestions wanted for new patrol boat on River Cam
The Conservators of the River Cam are inviting suggestions to name their new patrol boat which will tackle illegal boaters and punts, as well as the odd unruly swan.
Mystery surrounds the Tamaya 1 ‘ghost ship’
An investigation has been launched by the Liberian authorities after the abandoned oil tanker washed ashore on a beach at Robertsport.
Video: ‘Game of Thrones’ Alfie Allen, Liam Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo join Ben Ainslie in the America’s Cup
The Land Rover BAR team were joined by a host of celebrities in New York, including the 'Game of Thrones' star, Liam Hemsworth and Richard Branson. Watch the video here.
Boat owners reminded of rules on protected marine animals
As the warmer weather arrives, the Marine Management Organisation is urging boat owners to follow best practice when interacting with protected marine animals.
Pictures: Canados releases details of new Gladiator 90
The new sport yacht, Gladiator 90 will be launched next year, and is expected to be one the fastest yachts of this type on the market.
Outer lock gates in West India Docks reinstalled
The outer lock gate, which mark the entrance to London's Docklands, has now been manoeuvred back into position after being repaired.
Pictures: Baglietto unveils its new FAST line
The Italian luxury boat builder launches the Baglietto 46 m at its La Spezia shipyard. The vessel is the first of the company's new FAST line.
Video: Appeal after safety boat is vandalised
The search is on for a man who used a large knife to slash the Dover Sea Sports' safety boat. He was captured on CCTV.