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Fisherman rescued by Lerwick RNLI after boat’s propellor fouls
The crew of the Lerwick RNLI towed the scallop boat, Cornucopia into harbour after a fouled propellor caused the vessel to run aground off Sandwick, Shetland Islands
Massive search in Kent for missing woman could have ended sooner
Kent Police say a massive multi-agency search for a missing woman in Folkstone could have finished earlier if she had told the emergency services she was safe and well
Fisherman clings to lifejacket as his boat sinks off Shoreham
A fisherman is in a serious condition in hospital after his boat sank off Shoreham Harbour. He was found hanging on to a lifejacket by the RNLI
Reward offered for missing Penlee lifeboat tragedy medal
The RNLI is offering a reward of £1,000 for the safe return of the historic gold medal awarded posthumously to the coxswain of the Penlee lifeboat, the Solomon Browne.
Nafsiporos survivor gives moving message of thanks to rescuers 50 years on
It is 50 years ago today that the crew of the Greek cargo ship, Nafsiporos gave up all hope in hurricane conditions off Anglesey. That was until RNLI crews came to their aid.
Broken down yacht rescued from Solent shipping lane
Power failure left the 26-foot yacht unlit in the busy Solent shipping lane. The anxious solo skipper was eventually rescued by Cowes RNLI.
Warning after search for overdue boat in Lancashire
The UK Coastguard is once again asking sailors to make sure they have proper communication equipment on board following a search for an overdue vessel off Fleetwood, Lancashire.
Coastguard warning after yachtsman rescued after releasing flares
A solo skipper was rescued by a Dutch merchant ship after his Rustler yacht dismasted off the Cornish coast. He had to use flares to call for help.
UK Coastguard and RNLI assist catamaran near the Mersey Bar
The UK Coastguard asked for the assistance of the Hoylake RNLI after a high speed catamaran suffered engine problems
Video: BottleBuoy flotation device wins award
Watch a test of the BottleBuoy rescue device, which has just won one of the first ever H.E.R.O. awards from the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF).
Lifejacket call by coroner at inquest into deaths of Harvester crew
The coroner at the inquest into the deaths of Harvester crew, Gareth Willington and his son, Daniel, is calling for the wearing of lifejackets to be mandatory.
RNLI all-weather lifeboat to be scrapped from Poole
Poole - one of Britain's busiest harbours - will no longer have an RNLI all-weather lifeboat. The vessel is being scrapped and instead a new D-class lifeboat will be stationed at the coastal town.
Three men found clinging to lobster pots rescued by Newquay RNLI
RNLI volunteers responded after three men were found holding onto a line of lobster pots after their boat broke down.
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.
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.
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 with the accolade for his actions during the rescue of the crew of the Norwegian schooner, Livlig, on 6 March…
Boat fire prompts DSC radio advice from MCA
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is urging all sailors to have a DSC radio on board following a fire on a fishing vessel off the Isle of Man.
Video: Two Canadians rescued after running aground off Ireland
The 45-foot yacht got into difficulty off the coast of County Donegal in northwestern Ireland. Two Canadians were airlifted to safety.
Sennen and Penlee lifeboats launched to assist upturned vessel off Land’s End
Sennen and Penlee lifeboats were launched after an upturned vessel was spotted near Land's End.
Swimmer “lucky to be alive” after rescue off Redcar
The RNLI says the man is "lucky to be alive" after he attempted to go swimming in rough seas at Redcar and had to be rescued.