Boat owners are being warned not to leave fan heaters on when they are away from their vessels, following a fire at St Katharine Docks marina.
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Plans for UK-wide tidal energy scheme announced
Plans for a fleet of six tidal lagoons across the UK have been unveiled by Tidal Lagoon Power.
Tickets on sale for The America’s Cup World Series, Portsmouth
Free and paid for tickets for the America’s Cup World Series, Portsmouth are officially available from today, Monday 2 March.
Dutch chief mate sentenced for fatal yacht collision
A chief mate of a 5,000-tonne dredger who admitted causing a devastating collision off the Suffolk coast, which killed a yachtswoman, has been sentenced.
Cargo ship aground at Kilchoan
The general cargo vessel Lysblink Seaways has run aground north of the Isle of Mull, near Kilchoan.
Milford Haven Coastguard joins National Maritime Operations Centre network
Milford Haven Coastguard Operations Centre (CGOC) is to become part of the new Coastguard national network for the first time.
Push the Boat Out extends to nine days
For the first time ever, RYA Push the Boat Out will be running over nine days, offering sailing and windsurfing taster sessions across the UK.
Harbour Directions update
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) objects to small number of harbour authorities being designated until recreational boating interests are represented on Port User Groups
Marina of the Year Awards celebrated
The Yacht Harbour Association (THYA) has announced the winners of its Marina of the Year Awards for 2015.
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.
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.
Crew rescued from sticken cargo ship
The car carrier remains grounded on the Bramble Bank, listing at 45 degrees, but out of the shipping channel
Success for Coastguard and Lifeboat crew in New Year Honours list
Coastguard staff and RNLI volunteers recognised in Queen's 2015 New Year honours list
Funding boost to help tackle beach litter
The Marine Conservation Society is celebrating a £175,000-boost towards its anti-beach litter and sustainable seafood campaigns.
60-70mph gusts forecast as Met Office issues weather warning
A yellow 'be aware' weather warning for storm force winds and ‘unusually high waves’ has been issued by the Met Office
120 MPs unite in call for full network of Marine Protected Areas
Discussions surrounding a full network of Marine Protected Areas were held on the five year anniversary of the Marine & Coastal Access Act
Ocean giants ‘need urgent protection’
New Wildlife Trusts' report identifies 17 important ‘megafauna hotspots’ around UK shores