Metstrade celebrates 2025 edition Metstrade celebrates 2025 edition A 360 degree overview of the global leisure marine industry Metstrade 2025 closed yesterday after welcoming thousands of leading leisure marine professionals from across the world to the biggest edition of the show to date. by Sandra Huijbregts, METSTRADE Posted 21 Nov 15:53 UTC Finnmaster Boats announces new dealers Finnmaster Boats announces new dealers Continuing to expand its sales network Finnmaster Boats, one of the leading boat manufacturers in Finland and the Nordic countries, continues to expand its sales network with the appointment of two new dealers: Lahden Konepiste in Finland and Freetime in Estonia. by Finnmaster Boats Posted 21 Nov 08:26 UTC Rondal's Aero Wing Sail gets Lloyd's Register AiP Rondal's Aero Wing Sail gets Lloyd's Register AiP Approval supports the development of wind-assisted propulsion systems for large yacht applications Lloyd's Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Rondal for its Aero Wing Sail, following completion of concept-level assessment activities in line with LR's Guidance Notes on Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems (2025). by Lloyd's Register Posted 21 Nov 05:48 UTC Foiler unveils Ghost: 28m private foiling yacht Foiler unveils Ghost: 28m private foiling yacht Developed in collaboration with Bozca Design, Ghost will be built by ENATA Foiler announced its next ambitious project, Ghost, the world's first 28-metre private foiling yacht. The groundbreaking unveiling took place at the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show 2025, marking a major milestone in the evolution of luxury yachting. by Foiler Posted 20 Nov 14:00 UTC AMAALA showcases new horizons AMAALA showcases new horizons In sailing, sustainability, and global collaboration AMAALA reaffirmed its position as one of the world's fastest-growing maritime destinations and a driving force behind ocean stewardship, youth development, and the future of competitive sailing. by AMAALA Yacht Club Posted 20 Nov 13:11 UTC Videoworks launch next-gen security systems Videoworks launch next-gen security systems Showcasing a new suite of security technology Videoworks is showcasing a new suite of security technology that counters the growing threat posed by hijacking, hacking and drones. by Videoworks Posted 20 Nov 08:26 UTC A tour of the Barton Marine factory A tour of the Barton Marine factory With CEO Suzanne Blaustone Based at Whitstable, Kent in the UK, Barton Marine produces sailing and yachting fittings which are used around the world, and continues to innovate, also designing and manufacturing hardware used outside of the marine industry. by Mark Jardine Posted 20 Nov 06:30 UTC Survitec wins Maritime Safety Award Survitec wins Maritime Safety Award At the International Bulk Journal (IBJ) Awards for its XChange Programme Survitec, a global leader in Survival Technology, has been named the winner of the Safety in Bulk Handling (Marine) category at the International Bulk Journal (IBJ) Awards for its XChange Programme. by Survitec Posted 20 Nov 06:09 UTC Falmouth Harbour appoints Chair of Commissioners Falmouth Harbour appoints Chair of Commissioners Nigel Tipple's career spans over 30 years at senior executive and board level Falmouth Harbour has appointed Nigel Tipple as its new Chair, following an open recruitment process. The appointment marks the completion of 9 years of dedicated service by Mark Chanter, including six years as a Non-Executive Director and three as Chair. by Louise Midgley Posted 19 Nov 15:44 UTC Dometic celebrates multiple wins at Metstrade 2025 Dometic celebrates multiple wins at Metstrade 2025 With two DAME Category Awards and a Special Mention Global outdoor-technology leader Dometic has secured two category wins and a Special Mention at this year's prestigious DAME Innovation Awards. by Dometic Posted 19 Nov 08:13 UTC Industry-first stainless steel Cougar Windlass Industry-first stainless steel Cougar Windlass The Muir Cougar is unique to the market for its customisation options Delivering world-first corrosion resistance, greater winch strength and long-term reliability, Muir Anchoring Systems launches the innovative Cougar stainless steel horizontal windlass at METSTRADE. by Muir Anchoring Systems Posted 19 Nov 05:38 UTC Simrad® AutoTrack™ now compatible with full range Simrad® AutoTrack™ now compatible with full range AutoTrack has redefined what boaters can expect from radar technology Simrad Marine Electronics announced the expanded compatibility of its innovative AutoTrack™ feature across the full range of Simrad® recreational HALO® radars, excluding HALO 20, and now including select Lowrance® and B&G® radar systems. by Simrad Posted 19 Nov 03:21 UTC Voice controlled AI for yacht control Voice controlled AI for yacht control Introduced by Sirena Yachts, Vanemar and Garmin Sirena Yachts has announced a collaboration with Vanemar remote boat monitoring system and EmpirBus by Garmin to introduce an AI-assisted and voice-controlled owner experience across its yacht range. by Sirena Yachts Posted 18 Nov 18:13 UTC Yanmar launches new control system at Metstrade Yanmar launches new control system at Metstrade VC30 is designed to simplify throttle control and docking in one integrated system YANMAR Marine International has announced the launch of its VC30 at Metstrade, a third-generation Vessel Control System, with advanced design and functionality, a newly designed precision-engineered joystick and easy installation. by Yanmar Posted 18 Nov 17:38 UTC Supersede Marine Board wins 2025 DAME Award Supersede Marine Board wins 2025 DAME Award For manufacturing, support products and materials Supersede today announced that its Supersede Marine Board has been named the 2025 DAME Award winner in the Manufacturing, Support Products, and Materials category at Metstrade, the world's leading showcase of marine innovation. by Supersede Posted 18 Nov 17:19 UTC SEA.AI gets special mention at DAME Design Awards SEA.AI gets special mention at DAME Design Awards The prestigious award recognizes exceptional innovation and design in marine technology SEA.AI, the global leader in AI-powered vision systems for maritime safety, received a Special Mention during the DAME Design Awards 2025 for its groundbreaking Watchkeeper system. by SEA.AI Posted 18 Nov 14:00 UTC Dometic showcases marine innovations at Metstrade Dometic showcases marine innovations at Metstrade Actively participating in two panel discussions Dometic is making waves in the marine industry and is set to unveil a series of groundbreaking product launches, including five DAME-nominated innovations, at Metstrade 2025, the world's leading marine trade show in Amsterdam. by Dometic Posted 18 Nov 10:47 UTC LXNAV win DAME Design Awards LXNAV win DAME Design Awards Bringing aviation sector expertise into marine instrumentation ICOMIA's Technical Director, Patrick Hemp, presented the globally recognised DAME Design Awards 2025 to LXNAV's E360 chartplotter at the Metstrade Official Opening this morning. by Sandra Huijbregts Posted 18 Nov 09:39 UTC Oceanco and ABB join forces Oceanco and ABB join forces Oceanco has been involved in a multi-year collaboration with ABB The ABB Dynafin™ propulsion system has demonstrated up to 20% fuel savings for yachts during testing at MARIN executed in collaboration with Oceanco. by Oceanco Team Posted 18 Nov 08:54 UTC World Sailing extends partnership with Rolex World Sailing extends partnership with Rolex Celebrating the pinnacle of recognition for sailors World Sailing, the international governing body for the sport of sailing, is proud to announce the renewal of its World Sailor of the Year partnership with Rolex. by World Sailing Posted 18 Nov 07:18 UTC