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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) intercepted a panga-style vessel carrying 16 people off the coast of San Diego early Sunday ...

Courtown RNLI launched on Friday afternoon 31 January following a report of person thought to be in difficulty ...

Indian Coast Guard showcases operational prowess to Governor during 'day at sea' event in Mangaluru for 49th Raising Day ...

In the aftermath of the recent storm Éowyn and ahead of the St Brigid’s bank holiday weekend; the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint appeal to remind people to keep ...

Tim Martin first volunteered for the RNLI at Newbiggin in 1957 - and was still showing people around the Watch House almost ...

Courtown RNLI responded to a false alarm with good intent today (Friday 31 January) following reports of person thought to be in difficulty.

The man and woman whose sailboat was full of water used their last flares to attract the attention of a cargo ship off the ...

In the aftermath of the recent Storm Éowyn and ahead of the St Brigid’s bank holiday weekend; the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and ...

Rescue 117 helicopter was launched to rescue a surfer battling “10 foot waves” off the coast of north Wexford on Monday morning. The call to emergency services was made by a beach goer who spotted a ...

Australia's Birdon Group on Tuesday announced it has hired maritime industry veteran Tony Ardito as president of its U.S. arm ...

The quick thinking and preparedness of the crew, including donning survival suits and readying emergency equipment, played a ...