The fisherman launched his liferaft to escape the multiple explosions
Laura Hodgetts
Features editor
Alex Thomson meets Alderney’s sailing stars of the future
The Vendee Globe sailor paid a flying visit to the third largest of the Channel Islands
New Greek tax will hit all boat owners
The new tax regime is expected to become law within a few weeks
First Marine Conservation Zones in England announced
The 27 MCZs include Pagham Harbour, Blackwater, Crouch, Roach and Colne Estuaries, the Tamar Estuary and the Folkestone Pomerania
Product launches galore at METS 2013
New gear from day one of the world's largest maritime trade exhibition
Winners of the DAME design awards announced
The 2013 international marine design competition showcased at the METS trade show
Powerboat owner fined for crashing into yacht
The Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat (RHIB) owner admitted three charges of navigational negligence
Are my new lights legal?
Practical Boat Owner's experts answer a reader's question about LED navigation lights
Yachts cruising in Greece face up to €400 annual tax
Failure to pay the tax and keep proof of payment on board could mean a detained boat
Sail Art competition launched in memory of Olympian
All UK school pupils are invited to design sail artwork in memory of Andrew Simpson
‘Health-risk’ hoses removed from Guernsey ports
The sudden decision has 'caused a storm around the harbour'
Olympians named World Sailors of the Year
Australia's Mathew Belcher and New Zealand duo Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie scooped the ISAF crowns
ISAF World Sailor of the Year Award final countdown
Five male and four female nominees make up the 2013 shortlist
Wreck of motor cruiser raised
The luxury motor yacht Kahu caught fire and sank on Bonfire Night
Towering seahorse sculpture for Belfast Harbour
The 26.2ft public artwork is linked to the city's Coat of Arms
Marina boat assists police with river patrol
Monthly patrols aim to cut crime on a stretch of the River Thames, including Penton and Chertsey Locks
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Vote for your marina of the year
PBO has teamed up with The Yacht Harbour Association to celebrate customer service in the marina sector
Oil spillage clean up after luxury yacht fire
The $5.6million motor cruiser caught fire and sank yesterday
World’s fastest sailor shares ambitions for yacht design
Paul Larsen hopes to use his speed sailing expertise to improve 'practical' yacht design