Deutsche Yachten | Luftbild METSTRADE Amsterdam

13. November 2023

Made in Germany at the METS

METSTRADE, or METS for short, in Amsterdam is regarded as the world’s most important accessories trade fair for the yachting industry. This year, to mark its 35th anniversary, the show will be open from Wednesday to Friday for the first time and has therefore been postponed by one day. From November 15 to 17, 1500 exhibitors from 53 countries are expected in eleven halls on the RAI grounds in the south of Amsterdam.

Numerous companies from the German Yachts Working Group will be presenting their products, particularly in the Superyacht Pavilion, where many captains, owner and shipyard representatives traditionally come to find out about the latest developments.

A total of 21 members will be exhibiting at METS; others will be on site as visitors. The following companies will be represented in Hall 10 (stand number in brackets): Alexseal (604), Cellweaver (315), Edelschmied (601), Gehr Interior (511), Lunautica (608), MEOS (715), Miele (710), Multiplex (611), Oldenburger (608), Optonaval (315), Piening-Propeller (602), Prebit (606), SKF (605), Tilse (603), Wolz Nautic (501) and Yachtlite (600). Exhibiting in Hall 11 are: FMD (611), Albrecht Jung (317), Reckmann (211) and Yachtglass (205). Nomen has booked a stand in Hall 1 (728).

Electric / Elec­tronics

  • Navigation and bridge systems
  • Radar systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Lighting solutions
  • Internet solutions

Rigging / Sails

  • Furler
  • Sun awning systems
  • Rope solutions

Interior / Supplies

  • Interior
  • Insulation
  • Exterior ceiling panelling
  • Galley and spa
  • Deck furniture
  • Styling elements
  • Lighting systems

Services / Consulting

  • Expertise
  • Building supervision
  • Quality control
  • Technical advice
  • Damage assessment
  • Salvage management
  • Determination of defects
  • Financing and insurance
  • Legal support
  • Yachtcare
  • Brokerage and charter

Shipyards

  • New construction
  • Repair
  • Refit
  • Maitenance

Equipment / Propulsion

  • Paints & Colours
  • Propulsion systems
  • Maintenance & Servicing
  • Fittings
  • Deck fittings
  • Technical installations
  • Glazing
  • Crane systems
  • Lighting systems
  • Fender systems

Design / Engineering

  • Yacht construction
  • Interior and exterior design
  • Strength calculation
  • Stability calculation
  • Technical documentation
  • Dimensioning
  • Construction supervision for owners
  • Production engineering
  • Production preparations for shipyards
  • Towing tank tests and simulation
  • Project management