Global marina infrastructure: investment, innovation and market shifts in a renewal cycle
As ageing marina infrastructure from the 1970s and 1980s reaches the end of its 30-year design life, the global...
Metstrade
Latest news and updates about the world’s largest marine equipment trade show, Metstrade, which takes place in Amsterdam annually. Read exclusive interviews with exhibiting companies, find out about attendance numbers, DAME award winners, and witness protests about superyachts.
Industry’s demographic time bomb is ticking – marine leaders say urgent shift needed amid stalled inclusion
Industry leaders at Metstrade and the Yacht Racing Forum (YRF) are warning that boating’s traditional customer base is disappearing,...
“Hot topic this year”: Fireboy launches mist system for battery rooms
US-based fire-suppression specialist Fireboy has introduced a low‑pressure water mist system for battery rooms and machinery spaces. The launch...
“The power of diverse voices”: Women in Marine panel at Metstrade explores sector’s future
The Women in the Marine Industry International panel and networking breakfast took place at Metstrade 2025, drawing more than...
Watchit targets OEM growth with autonomous hazard-detection inspired by car tech
MIN sits down with Watchit’s CEO, Tal Duvdevany, at Metstrade to hear about the Watchit Eye and why the...
Metstrade confirms 2025 attendance as early 2026 plans revealed
Organisers of Metstrade, which concluded its largest-ever edition on 20 November 2025, have revealed details of this year’s successful...
Supersede’s recycled plywood alternative eyes global marine growth after DAME win
MIN sits down with Ryan Luter, director of business development at Supersede, to discuss the firm’s marine-grade plywood replacement....
Succession planning for Cannes – Sylvie Ernoult reveals her secrets
Sylvie Ernoult’s about to retire. For the past 13 years, she’s been the director of the Cannes Yachting Festival....
Smartdock targets shorthanded crews with smartphone-controlled docking
As yachts grow larger and crews get smaller, German electronics specialist Thitronik is betting that smartphone technology can fill...
DAME winner LXNAV on what’s next
In the corner of Hall 5 at Metstrade, LXNAV is riding high on its DAME Award win. The company...
“Intuitive control”: Yanmar introduces VC30 control system at Metstrade
Yanmar Marine International has launched the VC30, its third-generation Vessel Control System, at Metstrade. The unit features updated design...
