North Sea collision: Search for missing crew member called off
The search for a missing crew member has been called off after extensive efforts, according to HM Coastguard, after...
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Latest news stories from coastguards around the world.
Read and watch many rescues involving coastguards – from yachts, islands, rowing boats and more. Plus articles about coastguard warnings and new equipment.
Some stories contain harrowing videos as people are rescued from sinking vessels.
Four presumed dead after boat capsizes off New York City
Three people are confirmed dead, with a fourth person presumed dead and two others hospitalised, after a boat sank...
Watch: Hurricane Helene latest – IBEX to open as planned
IBEX is going ahead as planned on 1-3 October 2024. The news comes after Hurricane Helene made landfall and...
Crew of dismasted yacht in Irish Sea saved by locator beacons
The captain of a yacht whose mast collapsed during the night have told of his dramatic rescue in the...
Rescued woman speaks out about ‘strong swimmer’ mentality
After Rachael Perrin fell into the sea from a motor cruiser being buffeted by strong waves off the southern...
Search suspended for family of four after boat sinks off Alaska coast
A family of four are missing and feared dead after their boat capsized in freezing waters off the Alaskan...
Cadets on training ship rescue people stranded at sea for 15 days
Cadets sailing on a Texan training vessel have received a first-hand lesson in the laws of the sea, after...
US Coast Guard reveals top 5 reasons for boating accidents
The U.S. Coast Guard has released the 2023 calendar year statistics on recreational boating incidents, reporting a decrease in...
In Focus: Voluntary marine safety standards reduce boating accidents
According to Megan Sheahan, an economic and statistical analyst, data suggest that American Boat and Yacht Council’s (ABYC) voluntary...
Video: Dramatic footage as man and dogs rescued from sinking boat
Footage shows the moment a man and his two dogs were hoisted to safety by a US Coast Guard...
Video: Surreal moment two-storey houseboat floats across San Francisco Bay
A large, two-storey houseboat — featuring a white picket fence — has been seen floating across San Francisco Bay...
