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.
Fundraiser for badly injured Manx TT rider hits £28k
A fundraiser to help a Manx rider who was badly injured in the TT has reached over £28,500.
Breaking park's speed limit endangers children, say commissioners
Commissioners in the north of the Island have issued a plea to motorists speeding through a park where children play.
Police appeal after bike crash
Police are making an appeal for witnesses after a motorbike crash earlier this week.
No more TT this year - and Dean Harrison awarded Senior win
There'll be no more racing at this year's TT.
Condition updates on three riders after Friday crashes
TT organisers have provided condition updates on three riders after their crashes on Friday, June 5.
£10k raised by popular charity walk
A charity walk has raised £10,000 for a sports charity in the South.
Further two-hour delay to planned racing
TT organisers have announced another, two-hour delay to today's planned race schedule.
Mountain closed because of pressure on emergency services
The Department of Infrastructure says it's had to close the Mountain Road because of 'significant current pressures' on emergency services.
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