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How do you get your motorhome ready to go into a workshop for repairs or servicing? The job might involve fixing a leaky tap, having a habitation inspection or installing motorhome solar panels, but whatever type of work is required, there are things you can do to make the technician’s life easier. From my own…

Sunbrella is expanding its Horizon marine vinyl collection with a focus on performance and durability, unveiling 14 new colours and a leather-grain texture called Tuscano. The expansion, which brings the Horizon line to a total of 47 SKUs, is aimed squarely at marine manufacturers and boat owners looking for materials that resist fading, pinking, and…

A Norfolk Broads marina has been fined following an incident in which a man lost part of his finger during a boat lifting operation. The injury occurred on 17 May 2023 at St Olaves Marina Limited, located on the River Waveney near Great Yarmouth, on the east coast of England. The man, employed by Northern…

A wounded jaguar struggling to stay afloat in Brazil’s Rio Negro has been rescued by the country’s Military Police, after officers noticed the animal floundering in open water. The large cat, later found to have multiple gunshot wounds and broken teeth, was guided to safety with the help of a makeshift flotation device and is…

A hydrogen-powered offshore racing yacht has passed a key safety milestone that could help shape the future of zero-emission shipping. The IMOCA-class yacht OceansLab – Cleantech Accelerator has received Approval in Principle from Lloyd’s Register for its full hydrogen energy system, including fuel cells, storage, and power integration – a rare endorsement for a hydrogen…

Yamaha Motor Europe has entered into a five-year partnership with Spanish boatbuilder De Antonio Yachts. The new collaboration will see Yamaha’s outboard engines integrated into De Antonio’s range of vessels. De Antonio Yachts designs dayboats and weekenders featuring concealed outboards within angular hulls. The Barcelona-based boatbuilder operates with production centres in both Spain and Poland.…

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has launched its latest podcast. Frank Hugelmeyer, president & CEO of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and president of ICOMIA, outlines his priorities for ICOMIA and the global marine industry. Hugelmeyer says international cooperation is key. He’ll look to strengthen collaboration between trade associations worldwide to present…

Bailey of Bristol has been a major player in the UK leisure vehicle industry since 1948. For many years they concentrated on building trailer caravans, but in 2012 launched the Approach, a coachbuilt range of motorhomes based on the Peugeot Boxer Al-Ko chassis-cab. Later, additional motorhome ranges were added, all remaining loyal to the same…

Andrea Consolini has been appointed interim chief executive of Azimut do Brasil – the Brazilian subsidiary of Azimut Yachts – amid internal reorganisation. In a statement made yesterday (8 October 2025) at the company’s Brazilian headquarters in Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Marco Valle, CEO of Azimut-Benetti Group, confirmed the leadership changes and reaffirmed Brazil’s importance to…

Tensions have reportedly flared again at Ferretti Group after its largest shareholder, China’s Weichai Group, allegedly accused chief executive Alberto Galassi of centralising control and marginalising its representatives within the company. Bloomberg has seen an internal document sent by Weichai to its parent company, which claims that directors linked to the Chinese shareholder have been…