Metstrade reveals changes for 2026 edition amid ‘record demand’
Organisers of Metstrade, which concluded its largest-ever edition on 20 November 2025, have outlined changes for the 2026 edition, scheduled...
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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.
Applications open for the DAME Design Awards charity partner
The DAME Design Awards celebrates its 35th anniversary later this year and has launched its search for this year’s...
Yacht Racing Forum to target broader stakeholder engagement
The 16th edition of the Yacht Racing Forum will take place on 19–20 November 2026, with organisers positioning the...
RAD Propulsion CEO: Defence and new initiatives are key
Dan Hook, CEO of RAD Propulsion, says more collaboration and working as ‘Team UK’ – rather than in silo...
Mixed picture ahead for marine coatings and construction materials sector
“Sustainability is always a hot topic. So any new product that we’re innovating, we have to always have that...
Smartgyro adds battery-powered option for SG20 stabiliser
Gyroscopic stabiliser manufacturer Smartgyro has introduced a battery-powered integration for its SG20 stabiliser. The system introduces an option for running...
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...
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...
