Seals may experience hearing loss from underwater vessel noise, according to new research from the University of St Andrews.
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Clipper Race to return to the River Mersey
The 2017/18 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will start and finish from Albert Dock, Liverpool, it has been confirmed.
Portsmouth Small Boat Channel update
Following some early observations, Queen’s Harbour Master Portsmouth have subtly revised the route of the Portsmouth Small Boat Channel.
CA’s lobster pot petition postponed for General Election
The announcement of the General Election on June 8 has meant the Government’s petition committee has had to be closed and the 5,715 signatures are now lost.
PBO’s Marina Price Guide, now improved with boating charts
Your comprehensive annual berthing guide to 272 coastal marinas around the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Shetland Islands and the Republic of Ireland
Meet Julie-Anne Wood, the highest ranked woman in Her Majesty’s Coastguard
The new Head of Maritime Operations, Julie-Anne Wood, has made history as the first woman to achieve this rank in the history of Her Majesty’s Coastguard.
New report reveals better outlook for UK offshore wind speed variability
A new study into the UK’s offshore wind resource has revealed that variability in wind speeds is significantly lower than previously understood.
RYA Push The Boat Out 2017 to be bigger than ever
The UK-wide event returns from 13-21 May 2017, inviting thousands of people to have a go at sailing and windsurfing at free and low cost taster sessions.
First turbine installed at Rampion
Construction of the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm, off the Sussex coast, is now well under way
Boat skipper convicted over £80m cocaine cargo
The skipper of a fishing boat has been convicted of trying to smuggle around a tonne of cocaine into the UK.
Exe Estuary users invited to share views on new voluntary exclusion zones
Two Voluntary Exclusion Zones on the Exe, at Exmouth Local Nature Reserve and Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve have been proposed.
Boaters flock to Marine Conservation Zones information events
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has embarked on the third and final tranche of the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation programme. The aim is to complete…
Southsea Castle light retired as new Portsmouth Approach Channel opened
"The most significant changes include a widening of the approach channel and a change to its route", says the Queen’s Harbour Master Portsmouth Steve Hopper.
Storm Doris will bring strong winds and snow
Batten down the hatches, Storm Doris is expected to bring strong winds, rain and some snow to the UK on Thursday.
Dylan Winter has sold his round-Britain Westerly Centaur Lily-M
The Keep Turning Left filmmaker has 'simply run out of budget'
“Cavalier” skipper who operated at night without nav lights jailed
"The operation of a vessel at night without navigation lights is not only illegal but is a foolhardy and dangerous act. It not only placed his own vessel in danger…
Light buoy fire off the coast of Kent
Whilst on route a further call was received that it was not a craft on fire but the actual light buoy itself.
Vattenfall proposes extension to Thanet offshore wind farm
The Crown Estate has received a request from Vattenfall to explore the award of rights for an extension to Thanet Offshore Wind Farm, off the Kent coast.
Royal Navy dinghy sailors in new record-breaking bid
Two sailors have been backed by two charities as they plan to break their own dinghy endurance world record.
Investigation after £50m cocaine found on Norfolk beaches
National Crime Agency officers have been called into investigate the discovery of around 360 kilos of cocaine that has washed up on two Norfolk beaches.