Expedition ship embarks on maiden voyage from Dover
Expedition ship MS Maud embarks on inaugural UK departure for Hurtigruten Expeditions MS Maud officially set sail on her inaugural sailing from the Port of Dover – the first-ever year-round…
Whitstable lifeboat crew rescue kayaker struggling near Kentish Flats wind farm
Stock picture of former Herne Bay Pier Head – Courtesy RNLI Whitstable The Whitstable Atlantic 85 lifeboat launched just after 1.00pm on Friday 17 September following a report of a…
University of Kent project researches for net-zero cross-channel ferry fleet in Dover
Port of Dover The University of Kent is leading a new research and innovation project with the Port of Dover, P&O Ferries, Warwick Manufacturing Group and Schneider Electric to investigate…
Double whammy tribute by Dover and Deal MP laying wreath at new WW2 African American soldiers’ memorial
Natalie Elphicke lays a wreath at Walmer Station Dover and Deal MP, Natalie Elphicke laid a wreath at the unveiling of a memorial at Walmer Station to commemorate the loss…
Jetskis abandoned in thick mud after rescue of two casualties off Isle of Sheppey
Library image The Sheerness RNLI inshore lifeboat took part in the rescue of two jet skiers who had gone aground in thick mud in The Swale off the Isle of…
Small fishing boats face tougher rules and inspections
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency Code of Practice for Small Fishing Vessels now includes a requirement for fishing boats to be inspected both in and out of the water every…
Just for a change – Whitstable RNLI lifeboat crew find mud great fun!
The Whitstable RNLI team during the towns Oyster Festival ‘Mud Tug’ on Sunday Photo: Andrew Hastings RNLI Members of the Whitstable lifeboat crew normally choose to avoid mud if possible,…
Whitstable RNLI Lifeboat launched to yacht run aground 6 miles offshore
A ‘Mayday’ call from a sailing yacht aground in the vicinity of ‘The Spile’ bank off the Isle of Sheppey saw the Whitstable Atlantic 85 lifeboat launch to assist on…
Dover beach access closed via Union Street swingbridge during structural works
The Port of Dover has announced that necessary structural strengthening and investigations works will require the temporary closure of the Union Street swingbridge. The works will take place after the…
Deal Pier is such a great plaice for Catch of the Day
The catch-of-the-day is back on the menu for local anglers with the re-opening of Deal Pier’s lower deck, one of the most popular local fishing venues. Dover District Council, which…