21-year-old rower Mike Johnson lost his life when he went overboard from the Toby Wallace. A report by the MAIB has found safety standards and crew preparation were insufficient to deal with the risks faced
Rescue
A first for Wales: Ferryside Lifeboat to get a rescue hovercraft
The independent Ferryside Lifeboat is to receive funding for a new rescue hovercraft, believed to be the first of its kind in Wales
Top 12 most popular news stories of 2016
From Captain Calamity who was rescued nine times in seven months to a Boeing 767 "sailing" along the Irish coast, here are the top YBW news stories for 2016
Three rescued after boat springs a leak in the Lake District
A camping trip for five young men in the Lake District ended with three of their party being rescued after their inflatable boat sprang a leak, marooning them on an island.
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.
Royal Navy saves life of Canadian fisherman
The crew of HMS Monmouth abandoned their Royal Navy training exercise to help save the life of a Canadian fisherman in the North Atlantic.
Woman rescued by Looe RNLI for a third time
The woman was rescued three times over a four day period by Looe RNLI in south east Cornwall. She has now been given "comprehensive" safety advice.
Light aircraft pilot who crashed at sea off Rye Harbour named by police
Pilot Simon Wells crashed off Rye Harbour coast in East Sussex on Saturday, 6 August
Pictures: Mini Mouse rescued after getting stuck in the mud
The tiny Brussels Griffon, Mini Mouse, was stuck on a muddy island at Langstone Harbour, Portsmouth. The tide was rising fast. See pictures of the dog's rescue here!
Video: 46 crew rescued from sinking fishing boat off Alaska
Watch as merchant vessels, along with the US Coast Guard, rescue 46 crew, who were forced to abandon their boat when it started sinking in the Bering Sea, Alaska.
Couple suffer severe burns after boat explodes in Ibiza
An investigation is now underway after a boat exploded in a marina in Ibiza, leaving two people in a critical condition in hospital.
Video: Dolphin rescued after landing in a boat
The US Coast Guard rescued a distressed dolphin after the mammal landed in a boat off the Florida coast. Watch a video of the rescue!
Marnie the gun dog rescued from Rye Harbour
Marnie, a Hungarian Biszla, got stuck in the River Rother at Rye Harbour. She was in the water for an hour before she was rescued.
5 rescued from makeshift raft
The Moelfre inshore lifeboat rescued the five men on their makeshift raft as they struggled to paddle back to shore in 20 mph winds.
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
Teenager injured in jet ski collision near Southampton
A 12-year-old girl suffered injuries following a collision between two jet skis at Calshot, near Southampton. She was taken to hospital.
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.
Sailor with head injuries rescued in the Solent
The skipper of the yacht was rescued from the Solent on 21 May after hitting his head during a sailing regatta.
Boat owner who ignored advice is rescued
The Llandudno Coastguard Team says the man was "inadequately prepared" and "ignored advice" not to go out to sea at Colwyn Bay, North Wales.
Man rescued after two month ordeal in the Pacific
Officials with the US Coast Guard say the man was drifting in the Southeastern Pacific Ocean in a 23-foot skiff before being rescued by a passing bulk carrier.