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How one young family is navigating a multi-year sailing adventure

Larissa and Duncan are sailing around the world with their two kids to spot wildlife and collect vital ocean data.

Peru

Large waves kill three along South American coastline

Fishing boats capsized along the Peruvian coastline as waves were reported to be as high as four metres. Dozens of ports also had to be closed.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

At least 25 people dead after boat capsizes in DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s reliance on river transport has grown as security issues and poor infrastructure make road travel increasingly unsafe.

Nigeria

More than 100 missing in Nigeria after boat capsizes on river Niger

A vessel carrying more than 200 passengers sank early on Friday morning. At least eight fatalities have already been confirmed.

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Culture news

Chanel to sponsor Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race

Sponsoring a sports event for the first time, Chanel will become the top-name sponsor of the Boat Race.

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Rolex Middle Sea Race kicks off for the 45th time

112 yachts from 30 countries set off from the Grand Harbour in Valletta, Malta, for the 45th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race.

Travel News

Inside Sardinia’s struggle against coastal overtourism

Officials and environmental scientists are warning that plant, animal and marine life is suffering due to an unsustainable number of tourists and their irresponsible behaviour.

Business

Germany approves bailout for struggling Meyer Werft shipbuilder

The federal government and the state of Lower Saxony are collectively buying up 80% of the firm, as the shipbuilder struggles with a nearly €2.8 billion hole in its balance sheet.

Ecotech

World’s first commercial hydrogen ferry is taking passengers for free

The ferry can travel about 550 kilometres and operate for 16 hours before it needs to refuel.

Travel News

Affordable luxury? Uber launches new water limos and yachts

Ride-hailing app Uber is launching new water-based transport services in Europe.

Travel News

‘Slow luxury’: The rise of Europe’s relaxing river cruises

As Europe reacts to ‘overtourism’, sustainably focussed cruisers swerve cities and seasides in favour of rivers.

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Singapore starts to clean up oil slick after boat hits stationary fuel

Authorities in the popular resort island of Sentosa, Singapore commenced the clean-up after an oil spill caused by a dredger boat that hit a stationary cargo tanker on Friday, blackened part of Singapore’s southern coastline.

Travel News

How Spain’s tourism boom is taking to the seas

The past decade has seen a wave of yacht rental platforms shaking up sailing holidays - and they’re on the rise in Spain.

Ocean Calls

Meet the people working in Europe's small-scale fisheries

In this episode of Ocean Calls, we hear from the people behind the fish on your plate. They are often overlooked, but play a crucial role in Europe's fishing industry.

Travel News

Why this couple is joining an endless cruise around the world

They say living on a ship is ‘no more expensive than living on land’.

Europe News

Two people die and five missing after boat collision in Hungary

Police say two people have died and five are missing following a boat collision on the Danube River in Hungary.

Nature

Are orcas really taking revenge by ramming into boats?

There have been nearly 700 interactions since the rammings began in 2020, attributed to a small pod of killer whales.

Destinations

Italy’s Aeolian islands are truly off the beaten track

The archipelago off the coast of Sicily is relatively undiscovered thanks to its lack of transport links - now is the time to visit before it gets too popular.

Culture news

Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race to go ahead despite E Coli risk

This Saturday, the UK's oldest universities will face each other for their annual boat race, despite concerns over sewage in the Thames.

Earth News

Oxford coach blasts Thames pollution ahead of Boat Race with Cambridge

The race will put even more pressure on authorities to clean up rivers across the country, including the Thames.