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Coastguard ends search for missing pair after fishing boat sinks in English Channel

An ‘intensive search’ just off Plymouth has been underway since a distress call was made

The Independent UK

UK government drops plan to stop paying coastguard volunteers

Move raises questions over position of the head of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency

The Guardian - UK

Minister and maritime boss accused of misleading MPs over plan to stop coastguard officers’ pay

Keir Mather and Virginia McVea’s claims follow decision by Maritime and Coastguard Agency to reject worker status of coastguard rescue officers

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One of Europe’s strongest floating cranes to recover Mike Lynch’s sunken yacht

Recovery work is due to begin in May after Italian authorities approved a detailed salvage plan.

Evening Standard

Sunken superyacht Bayesian due to be raised from seabed next month, inquest told

Billionaire entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah were among seven people who died when the vessel sank off the coast of Sicily

Evening Standard

'Massive ship came from out of the blue': Sailor describes dramatic escape from tanker as vessels crashed in North Sea

Sailor tells of dramatic escape from vessel collision in North Sea as scientists say crash could be ‘devastating’ to marine wildlife

Evening Standard

Experts warn of North Sea collision’s ‘devastating’ impact on marine life

Highly toxic jet fuel leaking from oil tanker threatens local ecosystems as investigations begin into collision’s cause

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Fires ‘still raging’ after vessels collide in North Sea

Minister Matthew Pennycook said Coastguard aircraft were monitoring the site of the collision off the East Yorkshire coast.

Evening Standard

Delayed MV Glen Sannox handover date to be confirmed imminently

The handover date for the delayed MV Glen Sannox is expected to be confirmed imminently.

The National (Scotland)

Report reveals mistakes that led to 27 people drowning in Channel horror crossing

Too few Coastguard staff, rescuers going to the wrong boat and poor coordination with the French all contributed to deaths of at least 27 people

The Independent UK

Ferguson Marine ferry further delayed by 'last-minute' changes

Sea trials for a much-delayed and over-budget ferry have been held up due to last-minute changes, the shipyard has said.

The National (Scotland)

Emergency services scrambled to help swimmers at Bournemouth beach week after tragedy

RNLI lifeboat, two coastguard crews, coastguard helicopter, police officers and ambulance paramedics attended the scene

The Independent UK

Pentland Ferries suspend Orkney route amid investigation into MV Pentalina grounding

Pentland Ferries have said they have cancelled passenger bookings until May 21.

Daily Record

Transport minister urges quick probe after Orkney ferry runs aground

TRANSPORT minister Kevin Stewart has called for an investigation into the running aground of a ferry on Orkney to be completed quickly...

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Transport minister urges quick probe after ferry runs aground

Smoke was detected in the engine room on Saturday night before the vessel was grounded on Orkney

Daily Record

Probe launched after ferry runs aground near Orkney and evacuates 60 passengers

Rescue teams were scrambled to the incident near Orkney after RNLI crews received a mayday call.

The Independent UK

Investigation under way after ferry runs aground on Orkney

The MV Pentalina is now being surveyed to establish the extent of any damage following the incident on Saturday night.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh walker rushed to hospital after emergency incident at Arthur's Seat

The Scottish Ambulance Service were called to the scene around 4pm on Tuesday, April 4 and quickly called in assistance from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

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Thousands raised for families of crewmen who died in Firth of Clyde tugboat tragedy

George Taft, 65, and Ian Catterson, 73, tragically died when the vessel sank on the Firth of Clyde on February 24.

Daily Record

Capsized Greenock tugboat recovered from River Clyde after salvage mission

The vessel had been escorting the Hebridean Princess cruise ship into the harbour around 3.30pm on Friday, February 24.

Daily Record

Greenock tugboat salvage mission gets underway to raise sunken ship after tragedy

The tug boat, operated by Clyde Marine Services, capsized off Custom House Quay in Greenock on Friday, February 24.

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