RNLI
Rescue after motor cruiser hits Llandudno Pier
Llandudno RNLI assisted the skipper of the motor cruiser after his vessel was damaged while attempting to tie up at Llandudno Pier.
Video: Rowers rescued from River Thames
The rowers were rescued after their boat became trapped in strong tides at Dove Pier on the River Thames. Watch the rescue!
Sailor dies after yacht capsizes during “fierce” squall
Frank Whyte, 69, died when his Drascombe lugger capsized in the Findhorn Bay area of Moray, Scotland after a "fierce squall". The emergency services also had to deal with seven other capsized sailing dinghies.
Skegness lifeboat sinks;crew swim ashore
An investigation is underway to find out why the Skegness RNLI D class inshore lifeboat caught fire and sank.
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 to YBW about his ambitious plans.
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.
Warnings over unsuitable craft after dinghy rescue
Portaferry RNLI is warning of the dangers of taking to sea in unsuitable craft after rescuing two men when their dinghy became swamped.
Yacht stranded after engine failure
The yacht lost power around two miles south of Beachy Head and had to be rescued by the Eastbourne RNLI
Yacht hits sandbank in heavy seas
Wexford RNLI rescued the lone sailor after his yacht hit a sandbank in rough seas off Rosslare Point, Ireland.
Third rescue in a week for Barry Dock RNLI
Volunteers with the Barry Dock RNLI lifeboat went to the aid of an injured skipper in the Bristol Channel. This was their third rescue in a week.
MAIB: Poorly discarded cigarette “probable” cause of trawler fire
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has now released its report into the fire and sinking of the prawn trawler, Karinya.
New £2.6 million boathouse for Llandudno RNLI
Work has now started on a new Llandudno RNLI Lifeboat Station at Craig-y-Don. At the moment its lifeboat has to be towed through the town to the sea by tractor when needed.
Filey RNLI in dramatic cliff rescue in North Yorkshire
Filey RNLI lifeboat crews have rescued a woman after she fell down cliffs at Chimney Hole. It was their fourth call-out in 36 hours.
Eight rescued after fishing boat hits submerged object
The crew and passengers of a commercial fishing boat were rescued after the vessel hit a submerged object and began taking on water three miles out to sea off Newquay.
Sailor saved from sinking yacht after washing ashore
A 58-year-old sailor on a yachting holiday has described how he narrowly avoided tragedy by stepping off his sinking yacht, and onto dry land.
Coastguard and RNLI rescue stricken yacht in seven-hour mission
A mayday call from an experienced solo yachtsman sent rescue teams from the Coastguard and RNLI out for an overnight mission to save a listing yacht.
Video: Two saved from boat fire, explosion on yacht
A fishing boat responded quickly to save two sailors when their boat caught fire off Eastbourne yesterday.
Norway seeks extradition of rescued Russian yachtsman who ran aground in Scotland
Norwegian authorities want to extradite a Russian businessman the Coastguard airlifted to safety after his yacht ran aground and sank in Scotland.
Two RNLI crews respond to yacht taking on water
Crews from two RNLI volunteer lifesaving stations responded to save a yacht that had run aground and was taking on water Sunday.
Watch 10 rescued from capsized fishing boats
Emergency crews rescued 10 French fishermen trapped on capsized fishing boats in Dartmouth Harbour.