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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 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 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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

Propspeed has introduced the Foulfree Multi-Surface System, a biocide-free foul-release coating designed for use on a range of surface types and vessel components. The coating extends the company’s technology to applications including outboard skegs, stabilisation systems, thrusters, fins and RIB tubes. New Zealand-based Propspeed says the system is engineered to adhere to various substrates, including…

Metstrade will host an expanded programme of side events alongside its annual three-day exhibition at RAI Amsterdam from 18-20 November 2025. The programme spans distinct segments within the leisure marine industry, including superyachts, coatings and yacht racing. The schedule, organised by Metstrade and its industry partners, features a mix of established events such as The…

RAD Propulsion, a UK-based developer of electric marine propulsion systems, has expanded into the US with the opening of an office in Charleston, South Carolina. The company says the move forms part of its plan to support growing demand for sustainable propulsion technologies in North America. The firm also recently expanded its international dealer network…