Coastguards in Douglas were called out at the weekend to help prevent a pollution incident.
Officers were called to the capital's outer harbour on Saturday afternoon as a fishing vessel began taking on water.
The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service helped pump the boat out.
Meanwhile, coastguard deployed pollution booms around the vessel to contain any contaminants entering the water.
TT legend honoured in new Isle of Man stamp collection
Isle of Man Stamps & Coins has released a special set of stamps, celebrating motorcycle legend John McGuinness MBE.
£4 million of urgent work needed at Ramsey Cottage Hospital
Ramsey Cottage Hospital needs £4 million of work to tackle what Manx Care calls "critical issues".
Unplanned TT pregnancies spark "ride safe" message
If you're getting into the TT festival spirit this year, wear a condom!
Beavers need you! 1st Rushen Scouts looking for new leaders
First Rushen Scouts are on the hunt for new volunteer leaders to support its Beavers section.
Firefighters tackle fire in a shipping container
The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service responded to a blaze within a shipping container yesterday evening.
Chief Minister says government efficiency drive has saved £4 million so far
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says an efficiency programme has already saved government £4 million out of its total budget of around £1.5 billion.
Digital flag network to be tested around TT course
If you get red-flagged on the TT course tomorrow, don't worry - it's just a test.
Infrastructure Minister cannot say when delayed landlord law will begin
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says he doesn't know when five-year old laws governing landlords will come into force.
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