The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has started an investigation into the death of fisherman Mark Elder, who died after falling into the water at Cape Wrath, Scotland
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World premiere of Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT at Miami International Boat Show
Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT will have world premiere at the 2018 Miami International Boat Show, 15 - 19 February
Man survives 16 days adrift in the Atlantic by eating Doritos
A man who was lost in the Atlantic Ocean for 16 days says he survived by eating Doritos and cookies, he was eventually rescued by the US Coast Guard
Watch: Nine people taken to hospital after a luxury motor boat catches fire in Alicante
Nine people were taken to hospital after a 30-metre motor boat caught fire in Alicante
Watch: Million-dollar luxury motor boat catches fire in New South Wales, Australia
A luxury superyacht has been destroyed after a fire tore through the vessel on Tuesday night in New South Wales, Australia
Father and daughter rescued by Margate RNLI after being stranded by high tide at Kingsgate
A father and his 11-year-old daughter were rescued by Margate RNLI after being caught out by the tide and trying to wade to safety through freezing water
Wightlink ferry officer dives into freezing water to save drowning man
Wightlink deck officer is praised after jumping into the water to save a man who was spotted in freezing waters in Portsmouth Harbour
Watch: 7 of the funniest videos of dogs on boats
These salty dogs love going on a boat! Swimming with dolphins, playing with sea lions and pranking their owners is just part of sea life for these pups
Sunseeker fills 91% of its order book for 2018 and reveals details of Red Bull sportsboat
Sunseeker CEO Phil Popham confirms 91% of order slots are filled for this year and orders are already stacking up well for 2019
One man charged after RIB carrying suspected migrants is rescued in English Channel
One of three men arrested for people smuggling has been charged after RIB carrying suspected migrants is rescued in English Channel
School children among those feared lost in Kiribati ferry disaster
Hope is fading for survivors of the Kiribati ferry and more than 20 children are among those feared lost
Search is called off for Quiksilver CEO Pierre Agnes
The French coastguard has called off the search for the CEO of Quiksilver, Pierre Agnes, who has been missing at sea since Tuesday
First US Seawind 1260 catamaran to premier at Miami Boat Show
The Seawind 1260 catamaran will have its US launch at the Miami International Boat Show in February. See the exterior and interior pictures here
Tynemouth is first in the North East to earn plastic-free status
Tynemouth, Aberporth and Perranporth are the latest communities to be awarded plastic-free status by marine conservation charity Surfers Against Sewage
Style and speed on water: Luxury yachts designed by car manufacturers
Luxury yachts have always been head turners, but now car manufacturers such as Aston Martin and Ferrari are getting in on the game by entering the high end yacht market
Patrol boat destroyed by arson attack in Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland
Newly delivered fishing patrol boat was destroyed by a fire on Saturday (27 January). The police are appealing for information
Watch: Donald Crowhurst biopic The Mercy trailer
New stills from the much awaited film, The Mercy, which stars Colin Firth and Rachel Weisz as Donald and Clare Crowhurst, have been unveiled. The movie opens nationwide on 9
Boot Düsseldorf 2018: Bavaria debuts 8 new models at the show
Bavaria has unveiled 8 new craft at Boot Düsseldorf, including the largest motor boat they've ever built, the Bavaria R55 and Bavaria Nautitech 47 Power catamaran
Former WWII US Navy and US Coast Guard cutter Acushnet acquired by Ocean Guardian
Acushnet, who received three battle stars for her services in World War II, has been bought by organisation Ocean Guardian to protect the environment and enforce the law
Riva unveils the exterior design of their new flybridge Riva 90′ at Boot Dusseldorf
Riva have revealed the exterior design of their latest addition to their flybridge range, the 90 foot yacht Riva 90', at Boot Dusseldorf