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.
Ginger tomcat strikes terror into Onchan residents
Residents in Onchan are pleading for a cat owner to get their purr-petrator snipped after a series of attacks in the village.
Plans for homes on empty site in West
A disused site near Peel harbour could see two houses built on it.
Walkers asked to take care during plantation's rally repair works
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is asking people to take care in an Island plantation this week.
Bus Vannin warns of disruption during MGP contingency day
Bus Vannin says a number of its services may be disrupted today with a contingency practice session for Manx Grand Prix.
Nearly £42k in government backing for buy local schemes
Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston says his department has backed buy local schemes to the tune of almost £42,000 this year.
Cruise ship to visit today
A cruise ship carrying more than 300 people will be making a stop in the Isle of Man today.
Police warning over speeding ticket text scam
Police are warning about a scam involving fake texts about speeding tickets.
Warning for MGP motorhome visitors
Motorhome drivers are being warned not to stay overnight on Douglas Promenade.
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