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Bahamas’ swimming pigs died due to ingesting sand
A government vet has concluded that the famous swimming pigs died after they ingested sand. "Silly sailors" and tourists had been previously accused of feeding the pigs rum
Video: 100-foot superyacht goes up in flames and sinks in the BVIs
M/Y Limitless was on charter in the British Virgin Islands (BVIs) when it caught fire, forcing the crew and passengers to abandon ship
Night rescue for broken down dive boat in Pentland Firth
Engine failure left the dive boat, MV Karin, stranded in Pentland Firth in the north of Scotland. They were given a tow by the crew of Longhope RNLI
Family launches Emily’s Code to try and save lives at sea
The parents of the 14-year-old, who drowned after her extra-large lifejacket became snagged on a sinking speedboat, are campaigning for new legislation.
Rusting ‘ghost ship’ to be restored for new Liverpool-Wales ferry service
Following the restoration of Liverpool's 'ghost ship', which has been renamed Endeavour, the vessel will be used for a new ferry service between the port and Llandudno in North Wales
Video: Two luxury yachts sink after storm in Port d’Andratx, Mallorca
The superyacht Paradise is reported to have sunk in Port d'Andratx, Mallorca in strong gales and large swells. Another yacht also fell victim to the weather
Remains of German sailor beheaded in the Philippines recovered
The military in the Philippines has found the remains of German sailor Jurgen Kantner, who was executed by members of the Abu Sayyaf Group
Pictures: One of the largest sailing yachts in the world – Athena – is for sale
Athena, the fourth largest sailing yacht in the world, is now on the market through Burgess for US$53,000,000
Rescue after RHIB is swamped by a wave in the Medway Estuary
Two men were rescued after the wave knocked out the electrics and engine of their newly acquired RHIB on the Medway Estuary
Nominate your boat name for a chance to win!
Boat insurance company MS Amlin is asking people to submit their stories and photographs about boat names for a chance to win tickets to the Southampton Boat Show
Assets of Dubois Naval Architects sold at auction
The assets of Dubois Naval Architects Ltd have been sold at auction, with all lots exceeding the reserve prices
Captain fined for being drunk in charge of a container ship in Belfast
Lithuanian captain Eugenijus Tulauskas was found to be up to four times over the maritime limit on board the ship in Belfast
Alex Thomson Racing and HUGO BOSS shortlisted for BT award
The partnership between Alex Thomson Racing and Hugo Boss has been shortlisted in the 2017 BT Sport Industry Awards
4.2 tonnes of cocaine seized off South America
The drugs, worth more than £150 million, were on a 70-foot flagged fishing vessel, Lady Michelle, in what is the biggest cocaine bust in the Atlantic since 1999
Deacons Boatyard sold to Dean & Reddyhoff Ltd
Deacons Boatyard on the River Hamble in Hampshire has been bought by the south coast marina operator, Dean & Reddyhoff
“Don’t risk your life to save your dog,” warns the UK Coastguard
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is warning people not to put themselves in danger to rescue their dog after an incident in Scarborough
Andrew Simpson Foundation & Bart’s Bash at the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show
Venue registration for Bart's Bash 2017 will go live from the opening of the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show, which starts on Saturday
Car carrier Honor anchored outside Southampton following fire
The US-registered car carrier, Honor, is anchored outside Southampton. Watch footage of the assessment team being airlifted to the ship
It can happen to anyone! Yacht engine troubles for Princess Anne
Princess Anne, who is president of the RYA, has revealed to a fellow sailor how a car fan belt saved the day when her Rustler 44 yacht broke down in
RNLI warning after teenager gets stuck in mud
Calshot RNLI said the 15-year-old became stuck in mud near Hythe Marina, Southampton Water, after believing she was walking on shingle