An estimated 30,0000 people are expected at the inaugural P1 Scottish Grand Prix of the Sea in Greenock, west central Lowlands of Scotland on 18 and 19 June. The event,…
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US Coast Guard seize 21 tonnes of cocaine
The drugs were offloaded from a US Coast Guard cutter earlier this week, following seizures off the coast of Central and South America.
More turbines at offshore wind farm in Liverpool Bay
Work has started on a multi million pound scheme to install 32 turbines at the Prestayn wind farm in Liverpool Bay, quadrupling the size of the facility.
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.
Hunt for child sex offender with links to UK canal system
The Metropolitan Police are hunting convicted child sex offender Michael Crabb who could be using the British canal network to evade capture.
Investigation launched after man goes overboard
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is now investigating the circumstances that led to a commercial fishermen going overboard in the English Channel.
Fire at Deacons Marina and Boatyard, River Hamble
An investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire, which severely damaged the chandlery at the Deacons Marina and Boatyard overnight.
Double trouble for Wallybird II
The Yarmouth RNLI lifeboat was called out twice in 12 hours to assist the solo skipper of the Wallybird II in the western Solent.
£280,000 worth of cannabis found on yacht
Two men in their 20s have been charged after Sussex Police discovered the cannabis on board a yacht at Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne.
Video: French skipper Coville sets new distance record
Thomas Coville has become the fastest solo skipper in the world, travelling 713.8 nautical miles in 24 hours. Watch the video here.
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.
Fishermen rescued after their boat sinks in the Atlantic
The two fishermen were found in their life raft following the sinking of their vessel off the Beara Peninsula, southern Ireland.
Thomson “incredibly confident” in HUGO BOSS ahead of Vendée Globe
After coming third in the inaugural 2016 New York-Vendée, Alex Thomson says he is now in a "fantastic position" ahead of the start of the Vendée Globe.
Boaters asked to record sightings of herons
In an effort to gauge the health of the waterway ecosystem, the Canal & River Trust wants boaters to report sightings of herons.
Moelfre lifeboat crew responds to “out of control” inflatable
The Moelfre RNLI Inshore Lifeboat crew was called out after the inflatable partially capsized off Red Wharf Bay in Anglesey, North Wales.
Nine rescued after 40ft cruiser runs aground in Lough Derg
The RNLI is warning all skippers to study charts and stay within navigational channels after the cruiser grounded on rocks at Lough Derg in Ireland.
Dutch yacht cocaine smugglers sentenced
Hendrik Brugmans and Raymond Aalders were sentenced to more than 34 years in prison after admitting carrying nearly a tonne of cocaine across the Atlantic in their yacht.
Skipper circumnavigating the UK runs aground at 13th stop
An RNLI crew was called out to assist the skipper, who misjudged the channel at Barmouth in north-west Wales and became stuck.
MV Fingal celebrates role of British women in WW1
The design of the dazzle ship, MV Fingal was created by the Turner Prize-nominated artist, Ciara Phillips as part of centenary commemorations.
Video: 9 rescued after yacht fire off Shetland
The skipper and eight crew were forced to abandon the yacht after it caught fire off the coast of Shetland, Scotland. Watch the dramatic footage below.