GAFIRs was called to assist after a 44ft yacht suffered engine failure due to a suspected fire on Sunday (March 18)
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Princess Yachts announce their support of eXXpedition to Further Protect the Oceans
Princess Yachts have lent their support to all-female environmental voyage eXXpedition, which aims to shed light on the impact of plastic on the environment and human health
British Marine announces lock closures for 2018
British Marine have announced that a number of locks that are part of the River Thames Investment Programme 2017 to 2018 will be closed. See the map and the list of…
Holyhead Marina: Clean up operation is making progress with the help of volunteers
The clean up operation of Holyhead Marina and nearby beaches is making progress with more than 15 tonnes of polystyrene and 2,300 litres of oil recovered
MAIB publishes investigation report into collision between cargo ship and barge in Channel
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has published a safety investigation report into the collision between Saga Sky and Stema Barge II during heavy weather in the English Channel
Torqeedo launches new Ultralight 403 C electric outboard for kayaks, canoes and light boats
Torqeedo’s Ultralight 403 C has almost three times the running capabilities of its smallest electric outboard and a range of more than 100km at slow speed
Fairline Yachts sponsors Rick Parfitt Jnr Racing for the British GT Championship
British yacht manufacturer Fairline reveals new motor racing partnership as it becomes lead sponsor of Rick Parfitt Jnr Racing for the British GT Championship
RNLI crews and UK Coastguard helicopters search for missing diver off Dover coast
UK Coastguard and RNLI crews in desperate search for missing diver in St Margaret's Bay on the Dover coast but cannot locate casualty
European Commission announces action on VAT evasion in the yachting sector
The European Commission has started formal action against three EU member states for not charging the correct amount of VAT on the provision of yachts
Shoreham boat tragedy: MAIB releases report of collision between Vertrouwen and motor cruiser James 2 which left three dead
The MAIB has published a report on the collision between a scallop dredging boat and a motor cruiser, which claimed the lives of three men on 6 August 2017
GAFIRS assist woman hit in the head by the boom of a yacht
GAFIRS lifeboat was deployed to assist a woman who had been hit on the head by the boom of a sailing vessel on Sunday (11 March)
World Sailing Speed Record Council ratifies Hong Kong to London sailing record and confirms Giovanni Soldini and Maserati Multi 70 as the new record holders
The WSSRC confirms Maserati Multi 70, skippered by Giovanni Soldini, as the new record holder of the Hong Kong to London Tea Route challenge
WATCH: Lowestoft RNLI takes advantage of harsh weather conditions to take to the sea to train
Lowestoft RNLI used the 'Beast from the East' as an opportunity to train its volunteer crews in force 8 and force 9 easterly gales
GAFIRS and Coastguard assist 81 year old woman after falling at luxury hotel No Man’s Land Fort
GAFIRS and the Coastguard came to the assistance of an 81-year-old woman who had fallen and broken her arm on No Man’s Land Fort
BoatCOSafe campaign launches a petition to make having CO alarms mandatory
Launched today, the BoatCOSafe campaign is asking parliament to make CO alarms mandatory on inland waterways
Sunseeker International to recruit 40 new apprentices
Applications for the Sunseeker Apprenticeship Scheme open on Monday (5 March). The luxury boat brand is looking to recruit 40 new apprentices
US couple who quit jobs to sail the world but lost everything two days into dream voyage get new boat for $1
The couple who sold their belongings and quit their jobs to sail around the world but lost everything, have now purchased a new boat for $1
Charity Sail Aid UK approves grants to the Anguilla Sailing Association, the Virgin Islands Sloop Foundation and Adopt a Roof BVI
Charity Sail Aid UK was set up to help the communities affected by Hurricanes Irma and José last September
MBNA Thames Clippers and Walker Books launch kids’ storytelling trips along the Thames in London
To celebrate World Book Day MBNA Thames Clippers and Walker Books will offer weekly storytelling trips for children along the Thames in London
Two men rescued after their fishing boat sinks off Hornsea, East Yorkshire
A nearby trawler responded to the Coastguard's Mayday call and brought the two men safely on board their craft