Coastguards in the East of the Island say their workload rose by around 50 per cent last year.
Douglas Coastguards, based in the Sea Terminal, say 2017 proved to be an extremely busy year.
The coastguard, part of the Department of Infrastructure's Ports Division, says it was called out a total of 74 times in the past 12 months.
It says the calls represent an increase of almost 50 per cent on 2016.
Yellow weather warning for ice
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for frost and icy patches.
Emergency services dealing with ‘unknown substance’ on beach
The fire and rescue service says it’s currently dealing with an unusual substance washed ashore at Garwick Beach.
Archallagan hosts orienteering race
A special Boxing Day orienteering event will be held this morning.
Your guide to Boxing Day traditions
Two Island traditions will get underway later.
Have you taken the binman's tip this Xmas?
Residents in Douglas say somebody's stolen money they left out for binmen.
Ramsey Domino's delayed until next year
Ramsey pizza lovers will have to wait a bit longer before a popular chain opens in the town.
No timeline for rights of way at nature trails
The Department of Infrastructure says it doesn't have a timetable for making public rights of way official at a site in Ramsey.
Manx driving licence scam on Facebook
A scam Facebook page is advertising Manx driving licences - with no tests needed.
