Scotland
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
Dead Scottish sailor in a Spanish marina named
Spanish Police have confirmed the identity of a 71-year-old sailor who was found in the water next to his yacht at Alcaidesa Marina in La Linea.
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.
Skipper of dredger, Diamond, jailed after death of crewman
The clam dredger, Diamond, sank after hitting a rock in West Burra Firth in the Shetland Islands in March 2014. Crewman, John Leonard Scollay died.
Video: Autumn gales trap man on boat in Scotland
High winds and large swells meant the man was trapped on his boat at Glenelg Bay, Scotland until he was rescued by the crew of the Kyle of Lochalsh lifeboat.
MV Hebrides ferry crashes into pontoons and runs aground
An investigation is underway after the MV Hebrides ran aground after hitting pontoons at Lochmaddy Marina at North Uist, Scotland.
Capsizing yacht danger: Fort William road closed
The A82 through Fort William, Scotland, was closed to assist capsizing yacht
MCA and Police Scotland crackdown on fishermen who flout safety
The joint operation between the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and Police Scotland found a number of fishing boats which didn't meet acceptable safety standards.
Man dies after dinghy capsizes off Sanday in Orkney
One man has died and another is in hospital after their dinghy capsized off the island of Sanday in Orkney on 4 September.
Video: Awards for Islay RNLI volunteers who saved yachtsman
The Islay RNLI lifeboat crew battled for 18 hours in a severe gale to save the life of the yachtsman. The coxswain and his crew have now been recognised for their bravery.
New yacht for Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust in Scotland
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust has bought its first yacht based in Scotland, following support from players of the People's Postcode Lottery.
Critical report into the sinking of the Majestic off Shetland
The engine room of the fishing boat, Majestic, had been flooded for an hour before the crew noticed, according to findings by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch.
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.
Man injured in boat explosion on Caledonian Canal
The sailor suffered burns to his face and body after an explosion on a boat on the Caledonian Canal in the Scottish Highlands.
Stowaway cat returns home to Harris
The part tabby, part tortoiseshell cat was found stowed away on a yacht when it arrived in Oban. It has now been taken home to Leverburgh, Harris.
Lifeboat crewman taken to hospital after falling into the water during rescue
The man was airlifted to a hospital in Shetland after landing into the water during a yacht rescue mission
Hamburg grounding due to “poor navigational practices”
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has found that "poor bridge team management and navigational practices" contributed to the grounding of the Hamburg.
Couple electrocuted after yacht hits power lines
The couple remain in a stable condition in hospital after their yacht hit power lines on the Isle of Harris, Western Isles in Scotland.
MAIB: Death of skipper of the Carol Anne was avoidable
Jamie Kerr, 25, died on the Carol Anne when the crane fitted to the workboat collapsed. The MAIB has now released its report into the incident.
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.