Two start-up zones planned for Amsterdam

METSTRADE will host separate start-up showcases during its 17–19 November 2026 exhibition at RAI Amsterdam. In partnership with Yachting Ventures, the organiser will place leisure-marine innovators in Hall 5 and superyacht-focused suppliers in Hall 9.

The dedicated zones are sponsored by Fort Insurance, with networking gatherings planned for 17 November in Hall 9 and 18 November in Hall 5. This is an announced future event programme, not a report of technologies already tested at the exhibition.

Companies in the leisure-marine zone

Hall 5 participants include AirLens, Cadentia Technologies, Fetch, Kaiman Marine, Marine Management, Mirai, Northern Light, NzeroWax, Sea Mop, Primum, SensiBlue, SWAY, TONJO and Works on Water. Any operational claims must be evaluated against the specific vessel and its documented engineering.

These companies address different areas of marine operation and should be evaluated individually rather than treated as a uniform category. Some will be at early development stages and may not yet have products ready for unrestricted use aboard a yacht.

The Hall 9 companies

The superyacht start-up area will host Leak Stop Gun, MAIT Tech, Massive Marine, Sea It, The Galley Table and Zaefarer. Their presence illustrates how specialised large-yacht requirements can attract businesses addressing monitoring, equipment or onboard services.

Although Hall 9 focuses on larger vessels, the practical problem of maintaining machinery and providing reliable onboard services also affects the LYG size bracket. Actual product compatibility must be confirmed separately.

Cadentia and a connected owner journey

Cadentia says its AION software connects prospective buyers, dealers and manufacturers through the delivery and ownership lifecycle. A digital vessel record can help reduce information lost when a boat changes service providers or owners.

To be useful, such records require accurate data and clear permissions, especially when customer identities and equipment histories are involved. An artificial-intelligence feature does not automatically guarantee correctness.

Fetch explores floating energy

Fetch Energy is preparing to present Mantis, a system combining wave energy, solar and batteries in a compact floating platform. The company describes the concept as a response to delays and costs faced by marinas expanding grid connections.

Prospective operators will need verified output data, maintenance plans and environmental assessment before deciding whether a floating system can contribute economically. The availability of wave energy varies considerably by location.

How LYG owners should interpret the showcase

Technology exhibitions can identify promising ideas before they become established equipment. A buyer should distinguish a functional demonstration from a product with a mature service network, certified installation and documented reliability.

The 2026 programme provides opportunities to question founders and compare approaches. Claims about commercial success or performance should await evidence after deployment.