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Höegh Osaka: successfully alongside in port
The cargo ship Höegh Osaka is now safe alongside in the Port of Southampton.
Höegh Osaka: route into port announced
The route the Höegh Osaka will take from Alpha Anchorage into Southampton Port has been announced.
Marina of the Year Awards celebrated
The Yacht Harbour Association (THYA) has announced the winners of its Marina of the Year Awards for 2015.
Navitus Bay mitigation option update
The Planning Inspectorate has ruled that the Navitus Bay Turbine Area mitigation option can be examined alongside the original application for a larger South Coast wind farm.
Plans submitted for Isle of Wight tidal energy centre
Plans have been submitted for the world’s first tidal energy demonstration site, proposed for waters off the Isle of Wight.
Hoegh Osaka – pumped out and readying to move
Salvors preparing to move the stricken Höegh Osaka cargo ship out of the Solent waters have finished pumping water off the vessel.
Yachtsman of the Year awards
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston was named British yachtsman of the year at the Yachting Journalists’ Association (YJA) awards 2015
6 Lifebuoy Lights tested
With the advent of cheaper LEDs, a number of new lifebuoy lights have appeared on the market. On a dark winter’s night PBO tested six of the most readily available…
Port Galots scheme withdrawn
A controversial plan to develop St Helier's harbour, Jersey has been withdrawn.
World record status for Bart’s Bash
Bart's Bash is now officially the largest sailing race on one day in the world.
Air exclusion zone for stricken Höegh Osaka ship
Salvors will be using a commercial helicopter rather than sea transport to access the Höegh Osaka cargo ship during rough weather.
What difference do new sails make?
New sails are a big investment – but are they worth it? The PBO team compared the old with the new on the project boat, Hantu Biru, as David Harding
London Boat Show 2015
Pictures from the opening day of the 2015 London Boat Show at ExCeL.
Yarmouth Harbour Pier appeal
Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners has launched an appeal for funds to help with the upcoming restoration of the pier.
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Send us photos of your Seadogs
Seadogs (and cats) sent in by PBO readers. Take a look at some of the cutest pets on board in our ever-growing gallery
‘Positive’ start to the revamped London Boat Show
Exhibitors and visitors 'feeling positive' after the opening day of the London Boat Show 2015.
Höegh Osaka ‘stable’ despite high winds
The stricken cargo ship Höegh Osaka is currently 'stable' in its new location near Spitbank, in the eastern Solent.
Two Atlantic storms to bring strong winds to northern UK
Severe weather warnings have been issued as gusts of 100 mph are forecast for the most exposed regions
Höegh Osaka on the move
The stricken Höegh Osaka cargo ship is being towed to a new location after self-floating at high water in the Solent.