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How to polish a motorhome
The prospect of polishing a motorhome can feel daunting, but it’s a maintenance task that is very worth doing. This is because it will not only help to protect your motorhome, but also keep it looking its best. Practical Motorhome is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may…
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Damning report on Titan implosion: inadequate design, inadequate regulations & toxic workplace
Inadequate design, certification, maintenance and inspection process for Titan are being blamed for the loss of life on OceanGate’s submersible which imploded during a June 2023 dive to the Titanic, killing five people. A report by the US Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) on the loss of the submersible cites other factors, including…
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Refurbished Italian site set to strengthen Dometic’s marine logistics
Marine technology manufacturer Dometic has officially launched its new European distribution hub in Forlì, Italy. Located along one of the country’s main north-south motorway corridors, less than an hour from Bologna and three hours from Milan, the new facility offers centralised access to key European markets and proximity to major OEMs. The manufacturer introduced its…
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Brabus and Awake launch limited edition electric jetboard
German-based brand and luxury design house Brabus, and Swedish manufacturer of high-performance electric surfboards Awake, have announced a new joint product, the Shadow Explore Jetboard. There are just 77 units available of the limited edition high-performance electric surfboard. The Shadow Explore Jetboard blends Awake’s high-torque jet propulsion and extended-range XR battery with signature Brabus design quirks like…
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Fund Britain’s Waterway campaign takes to River Cam to highlight funding crisis
Early August saw a flotilla of boats gathered at Baits Bite Lock on the River Cam to raise awareness of the pressing challenges facing Britain’s inland waterways, as part of the major Fund Britain’s Waterways (FBW) campaign for 2025. Organised in partnership with the Great Ouse Boating Association, the event saw 15 narrowboats and cruisers,…
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Demre Marina in Türkiye opens
Demre Marina has officially opened in Türkiye, providing 700 berths in the Antalya region. The opening ceremony included the minister of transport and infrastructure Abdülkadir Uraloğlu and minister of culture and tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy. “I was proud to break ground on the Antalya-Alanya Highway, which will connect Antalya and Alanya with the golden roads of…
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Malibu is launching a new Fiat-based campervan range for 2026 which is designed to maximise the feeling of space
For the 2026 season, Malibu has launched a new Fiat-based campervan range, which is designed to be easy to board and feel spacious inside, while also redesigning its A-class models and expanding the number of low-profiles it produces. The new campervan range, Malibu Relax, draws on elements of last year’s Mercedes-based Genius model, the Genius…
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Marquis Leisure is set to exhibit its Panama range at Car Fest
Visitors to the popular family-friendly event Car Fest will be able to combine their trip to the festival with a spot of campervan shopping. Marquis Leisure, the UK’s largest dealer network, will be exhibiting at the show, which takes place over the weekend of 22 to 24 August 2025. Practical Motorhome is supported by its…
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Gaming billionaire Gabe Newell buys Oceanco
Dutch yard Oceanco, one of the world’s leading custom yacht builders, has been sold to gaming developer tech entrepreneur, Gabe Newell. Oceanco has been under the stewardship of the Barwani family for the past 15 years delivering iconic superyachts including Kaos, Bravo Eugenia, Black Pearl and Koru. The Barwani family will remain active in the…
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Cala Del Forte marina names new CEO
Cala del Forte marina has named Marco Cornacchia as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 August 2025. Cala del Forte is owned by Monaco Ports and located in Ventimiglia. The marina was officially inaugurated in July 2021. Cornacchia takes the reins from Giovanni Battista Borea d’Olmo, 75, who is stepping down after leading the…