The government is fighting the European Commission's claims that the use of red diesel to power pleasure boats in the UK is in breach of EU rules
Sailing news
Clipper Race death: GREAT Britain crewmember washed overboard
Simon Speirs was assisting with a head sail change when he was washed overboard from Clipper Race yacht, GREAT Britain, in the Southern Ocean
Could sailing in Europe post Brexit cost more and involve more paperwork?
The Cruising Association has carried out research to try and find out what sailors can expect when sailing in EU countries after Brexit
New patron for the RCC Pilotage Foundation
The renowned maritime authority, Trinity House has announced it will become the patron of the charity, the RCC Pilotage Foundation
First autonomous ship registered in the UK
The autonomous ship - C-Worker 7 - is the first unmanned vessel to sign up with the UK Ship Registry
More offshore wind farms around the UK coast?
The Crown Estate, which manages the seabed around England, Wales and Northern Ireland, has announced it is considering new rights for offshore wind developers
Chichester Harbour is officially the perfect place for stargazing
Three new Dark Sky Discovery sites have been designated at Chichester Harbour
New Portsmouth base for the Andrew Simpson Foundation
The sailing charity, the Andrew Simpson Foundation, has opening a new watersports facility on the south coast at Portsmouth
Spinlock wins at the Safety at Sea Awards 2017
Cowes-based firm Spinlock has won Best Safety Product of the Year for their Lume-On™ lights at the Safety at Sea Awards 2017
New initiatives to tackle bad behaviour on the Broads
The Broads National Park is taking steps to eradicate anti-social behaviour within the inland waterway following a highly publicised incident this summer