The website stolenboats.org.uk has won an internet award for the quarter ending September 2005.

The marine insurance industry uses the site to recover boats and promote awareness of thefts.

Stolenboats.org.uk said its site helps to keep premiums down and demonstrates a pro-active response to resolving claims. Use of the site is free.

The Hitwise Top 10 prize was awarded as a result of Stolenboats' website ranking of No 8 by visits in the sports – yachting and boating category.