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METS encouraging charities to apply for DAME 2013 Funding

April 17, 2013

METS organiser Amsterdam RAI encourages government approved marine related public charities to apply for the registration proceeds from the Design Award METS (DAME) competition.

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“We are hoping many charities will apply for this year’s fund,” explains METS Domain Manager, Irene Dros. “Next to the money, the charity benefits from international recognition by association with DAME.”

To date, the DAME Award – which is the most respected annual industry reward for innovative leisure marine product design – has raised approximately €18,000 for worthy causes each year. The annual donation varies according to the number of entries registered.

Last year, AMREF, Flying doctors received the donation. AMREF is the designated charity of Amsterdam RAI and therefore receives the DAME donation in even years.

Charities interested in applying will find the terms and conditions, and an application form at metstrade.com/METS 2013. All applications must be received by 26 April and will be assessed by the Exhibition Committee in May.

The DAME donation will be announced and presented at the Breakfast Briefing on the morning of 19 November, the official opening day of METS 2013.

New clients for Yachting Pages at METS 2012

December 03, 2012

The largest in the event’s 25 year history, Amsterdam’s Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS), along with Global Superyacht Forum 2012 were very successful for Yachting Pages as well as other marine businesses. Taken place from November 13th to 15th, the 25th edition of METS offered a unique opportunity to network with plenty of new and existing clients.

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Yachting Pages is a market-leading directory for the superyacht industry. Many of METS’ 1,318 exhibitors already feature in its print directories, which are hand-delivered to superyacht decision-makers, captains and crew in over 90 countries worldwide.

Jessica Pegg, Yachting Pages’ sales team leader, said, “We sent a robust sales team who spent a very busy three days meeting with long-term clients as well as many new ones. Attendance levels offered a real vote of confidence for the industry.”

METS visitor figures were higher than last year at 19,617, with exhibitor numbers down only marginally compared to 2011’s record-breaking 1,331. International visitors were up 2%.

With added attractions like the buzzing Superyacht Pavilion and well-attended Global Superyacht Forum 2012, this 25th anniversary exhibition was the organisers’ largest to date.

Jessica added, “METS was an unadulterated success. We went to do business and several deals were struck. The networking and social events buoyed the atmosphere yet further. The majority of exhibitors seemed thrilled with sales, champing at the bit to book space for 2013.”

Organisers confirmed that an unprecedented 43% of exhibitors had indeed pre-booked stand space for next year’s event before the show’s end.

Craig Dallison, yacht marketing manager at Awlgrip attended the event and said, “As always it matched up to our expectations and has once again been a good exhibition for us to meet with customers old and new. Overall, it felt very positive for Awlgrip.” Yachting Pages’ customer Awlgrip is a leading global supplier of topside finishing systems.

Irene Dros, METS domaine manager, said, “High attendance levels reinforced the fact that the concept of METS, stands firm. There could have been no greater vote of confidence for our 25th anniversary event.”

METS is organized by Amsterdam RAI in association with the International Council of Marine Industry Associations. Its independently audited visitor numbers are calculated in accordance with the rules of the UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry.

Oceanair’s Distributor of the Year Award for International Marine Products (IMP) and its two superyacht projects

November 22, 2012

This year’s METS in Amsterdam was marked by Oceanair’s annual Distributor Conference that was well attended by Oceanair’s worldwide dealer network. During the event, Oceanair presented their prominent ‘Golden Blind Award’ to their chosen distributor of the year.

Oceanair award IMP with Distributor of the Year Award 2012

Oceanair award IMP with Distributor of the Year Award 2012

This year, Oceanair’s UK distributor International Marine Products (IMP) were the winners of the Golden Blind; Andy Smith, Oceanair’s Product Manager at IMP received the award on behalf of the company.

Oceanair chose IMP due to their continued hard work, focus and performance across all of Oceanair’s market sectors: including superyachts, OEM, retail, and the technical aftermarket.

Notable achievements for IMP this year included the management of two superyacht projects; installing Oceanair products throughout (charter yacht Light Blue and SY Adele 2). Furthermore, IMP fully embraced Oceanair’s newly launched retail product range, successfully rolling it out across the UK placing stands in chandleries and establishing the range online.

One of the IMP superyacht projects - luxury charter yacht Light Blue

One of the IMP superyacht projects - luxury charter yacht Light Blue

Ian Howarth, Oceanair’s Sales Director, commented; “IMP are doing a fantastic job for Oceanair in the UK, working across our markets and product range, they are playing a large part in further raising our profile as well as sales in the UK. We feel they are very deserving of The Golden Blind Award and would like to take this opportunity to thank the whole IMP team.”

Formula Marine’s Carbon Wood Technology™ in use on the 67m DSV sailing yacht on display at METS

November 13, 2012

Formula Marine, technical innovators in spar design and manufacture, are currently exhibiting their amazing Carbon Wood Technology™ at the 2012 METS. Developed to meet the requirements of modern classic yacht manufacturers, Formula’s CarbonWood spars have a stunning polished wood appearance to reflect the materials used in classic yachts, while offering the ultra-light weight of carbon fibre needed to enhance performance, increase strength as well as reduce maintenance.

Formula Marine's CarbonWood Spars ready for delivery

Formula Marine's CarbonWood Spars ready for delivery

Formula’s Carbon Wood Technology™ is not a laminated wood on a carbon spar as offered by other manufacturers but a fusion of wood and carbon which eliminates any possibility of delamination. Developed by Formula’s advanced carbon engineers, the spars are effectively one material providing all the advantages of carbon and none of the shortcomings of wood. Already in use on a Turkish built 67-metre, 3 masted schooner, the builder DSV has been delighted with the results.

Formula’s Charles Pourreau commented: “Our CarbonWood material is unique in the industry and has been shown in our extensive testing to be highly effective, both in performance and aesthetics. Classic yacht design has grown in popularity recently but designers have been limited in their approach to spars by the materials available.

A lamination of wood on to carbon is fraught with problems over time, which is why our engineers have worked to produce the answer in this fusion of the materials. The result is a powerful spar, with a massive weight reduction compared with traditional wood. Most importantly it looks great and is very appropriate for a modern classic yacht which today, not only needs to look good but has to perform as well as a modern yacht.”

Carbon Wood Technology™ can be seen on the Formula Marine Stand number 02.331.

Formula Marine’s Shark Boom™ fitted on the Oyster 885 yacht LUSH on display at METS

November 13, 2012

Shark Boom™ is a new stylish boom design for luxury cruising yachts, developed by the technical innovator in mast building, Formula Marine. Designed and constructed at the company’s carbon fibre centre in Montpellier, South of France, Shark Boom™ has been developed for yachts measuring up to 100 feet in length.

Oyster 885 sailing yacht Lush featuring Formula Marine's Shark Boom

Oyster 885 sailing yacht Lush featuring Formula Marine's Shark Boom

The stylish and iconic Shark range provides all the benefits of super lightweight and powerful construction of other Formula carbon spars. It can be supplied as a ‘Park Avenue’ version for slab reefed sails or with Formula’s proven F2 in-boom furling technology with fingertip joy stick control and intelligent electronics to minimise stresses on the sail.

Shark Boom fitted on the newly launched Oyster 885 yacht Lush

Shark Boom fitted on the newly launched Oyster 885 yacht Lush

The addition of design engineering to the boom produces an eye catching and unique complement to a beautiful yacht and has already attracted luxury builder Oyster Marine to fit the first Shark Boom™ to their Oyster 885 sailing yacht Lush which was recently launched. The elegant curves of the boom have specifically designed to follow the elegant lines of this superb ocean going cruising yacht.

Shark Boom by Formula Marine

Shark Boom by Formula Marine

The Shark Boom™ range includes the SharkBoom 60™, SharkBoom 75™ and SharkBoom 90™ each model customised for the relevant ‘E’ measurement of the individual yacht, allowing the Shark Boom™ to be fitted to yachts from 55 feet to 100 feet.

Details of Formula Marine’s Shark Boom™ and other innovations in sailing technology can be seen at the METS, stand number 02.331.

Australian Pavilion at the 2012 METS

November 13, 2012

The Australian Pavilion is once again expected to be very busy at the world’s largest equipment trade show, METS – the Marine Equipment Trade Show 2012. The Australian Pavilion exhibitors will bring high quality, plenty of innovative products well established within the global arena as well as other new products that will be introduced to the market.

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METS – the Marine Equipment Trade Show

Located in Hall 11, some 30 Australian marine export businesses will be in Amsterdam to do business. These include; Austral Propellers, Adit Marine, Aqualuma Marine Lighting, Austral Propellers, Barniclerid, Barz Optics, Coursemaster Autopilots, Glowfast Marine, GME, Happy Captain, Hydrive Engineering, Kinetic, Marine OEM Supply, Marine Tech Industries Australia, Marine Tuft, Muir Winches, MultiPanel, Palm Plastics, PolyFlex Group, PowerDive, Raeline, Release & Retrieve Boatlatch, Ronstan International, Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, SOS Marine, Steber International, Superior Jetties, TMQ, Top Gear Marine, VEEM Propellers and Vuplex (see company profiles below).

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) and exhibitors will host the highly sought after invitation only networking event; The Australian Outback Party where Australian food and wine will accompany a vibrant evening of networking and entertainment on Wednesday 14 November. This event is held in the Outback Café alongside the Australian Pavilion in Hall 11.

New to the world and innovative products to look out for include the Palm Plastics recently launched Marc Newson designed range of unbreakable drinkware, the Happy Captain innovative boathook designed to make mooring a boat safe and simple and Barnicle Rid an electronic anti fouling system that prevents barnacle growth. Marine Tuft will also be displaying their new carpet colour range.

Australian Exporter of the Year VEEM Propellers will be at METS 2012 as well as other industry stalwarts Steber International, Aqualuma Marine Lighting, Muir Winches and PolyFlex Group.

The Australian marine export industry has been resilient throughout the challenges of the current economic climate, many businesses diversifying and developing their products ensuring new to the world, competitive, high quality and innovative wares available in the market.

More than 300m of yacht refit projects for Royal Huisman’s HUISFIT during 2011-2012

November 09, 2012

When the prestigious Dutch luxury yacht builder, Royal Huisman, established its custom refit service Huisfit in 2011, the goal was made clear. Huisfit would provide: “The perfect way to renovate, restore or maintain a fine yacht (Huisman build or otherwise) to the finest standards. Or to go a step further and enhance the yacht’s technical or lifestyle features as only the Huisman team know how.”

Huisfit refit: the 70m Lurssen megayacht Skat

Huisfit refit: the 70m Lurssen megayacht Skat

The attraction of that proposition (and the leading edge customer support and service that go with it) has been made clear by the award of some highly impressive refit projects such as the 90m / 305ft sailing yacht Eos, the 40m / 132ft motor yacht Be Mine (ex Leonora) and, most recently, the 70.7m / 231ft motor yacht Skat. In total, the projects undertaken or secured during the past 12 months amount to a 322.5m (1055ft) in combined length overall*.

* The full 2011-2012 list: 70.7m Lürssen Skat, 23.8m Truly Classic sloop Heartbeat, 90m three-masted Lürssen schooner Eos, 40m Lürssen Be Mine, 21m classic motor yacht Nixe II, 36m Royal Huisman motor yacht Arcadia, 41m Royal Huisman sailing yacht William Tai.

This success stems from a high quality package that is recognized to be innovative, flexible and competitive:
• Access to Royal Huisman’s Intelligent Engineering™ process, bringing together the yard’s exceptional infrastructure, technology and skills with leading Dutch marine industry specialists to provide a bespoke solution for every refit project.
• A choice of refit at the Huisman yard in Vollenhove or at selected deep water locations elsewhere in Holland.
• A very comprehensive range of refit, rebuild and reclassification services.
• Competitive prices, realistic budgets and reliable delivery dates supported by regular progress and financial reports.
• Exceptional facilities, hospitality and logistical support for owner’s project managers and crew, with 24/7 access to Project offices.
• A well-established yard that provides excellent aftersales service and can always be relied upon to stand behind its work.

40m superyacht Be Mine refitted by Huisfit

40m superyacht Be Mine (ex Leonora) refitted by Huisfit

Be Mine completed
The refit and transformation of the 40m motor yacht Be Mine is completed and following sea trials, she has sailed from the yard.

Skat and Heartbeat both sign Huisfit
The 70.7m (232ft) Lürssen motor yacht Skat is in Harlingen where Huisfit is undertaking a range of refit work under covered dry dock including: alterations and renovations to tender bay garage, new exterior furniture for main and bridge decks, changes to Jacuzzi deck, a variety of system works and general works. The 23.8m (78ft) Truly Classic sailing yacht Heartbeat arrived in Vollenhove for painting, varnishing and upgrades of the electrical & board systems.

Huisfit at METS
Huisfit will be exhibiting on Stand #10.616 in the Superyacht Pavilion at the Marine Equipment Trade Show in Amsterdam from November 13-15.

Mulder Shipyard to present its new yacht refit facility at METS 2012

November 01, 2012

It is a very busy period for the well known Dutch company, Mulder Shipyard, with a number of luxury yachts recently launched and several new ones planned for delivery in the near future. Moreover, the shipyard’s extra new facility in Zoeterwoude Rijndijk will open in the next few weeks. This site will represent a new era for Mulder Shipyard, which celebrates its 75th anniversary next year. The existing yard in Voorschoten will stay open and be used for maintenance, refit as well as storage of yachts measuring up to 18 metres in LOA.

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Mulder Refit Services

In the coming period, Mulder Shipyard will devote considerable attention to showcasing its impressive options for refits. The two dry docks in the new facility are 55 m long and 12 m wide, and will be ideally suited for work on larger hulls. They are supported by a comprehensive range of services, covering everything from new paint jobs and technical systems upgrades to the installation of new propulsion drives, the latest navigation equipment and new interiors. A first-class finish and results are ensured thanks to the use of leading edge technologies and the finest quality materials.

The current facility in Voorschoten will switch from yacht construction to the maintenance, service and storage of yachts up to 18 metres in length. Yacht owners will have several large and small operations at their disposal here, including engine servicing or electrical systems adjustments. Complete refits will also be possible.

New Mulder yard

New Mulder yard

At Mulder, every refit, large or small, is seen as a matter of teamwork. The in-house designers, engineers and craftsmen are ready to ensure that each yacht fully satisfies her owners’ personal style and needs. The work always follows a plan set up in advance, and Mulder’s experienced project managers chart the possibilities based on a predefined budget.

Mulder Shipyard will participate in this year’s METS 2012 to promote its refit activities. Visitors are welcome in the Superyacht Pavilion at stand nr 10.715.

Mulder Shipyard to attend the METS 2012

Mulder Shipyard to attend the METS 2012

Antibes Yacht Show & Global Marine Communications – Presenting Partners for the Annual ISS METS Membership Mixer

October 30, 2012

The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is delighted to report that the Antibes Yacht Show (AYS) as well as Global Marine Communications (GMC) are its Presenting Partners for the Annual ISS METS Membership Mixer. The event attracts a wide range of industry colleagues — from company executives to owners and captains and crew — in the festive environment of the RAI’s Café Amsterdam. This year’s Mixer will take place on Tuesday 13 November 2012 from 17h30 –19h30.

ISS METS Membership Mixer 2011

ISS METS Membership Mixer 2011

“We are delighted to partner with the ISS and our co-sponsor, GMC, to create another memorable METS industry networking event,” says Petra Malloier, Antibes Yacht Show Director. “We encourage all superyacht industry professionals, owners and captains to attend and we extend our invitation accordingly.”

Costas Charalambous, GMC Director, comments, “As GMC has supported ISS over the years on its highly successful Monaco member event, we recognize the intrinsic and important value of providing support for the Society’s events. To work in tandem with AYS on the METS event is an added and welcomed bonus and shows the evolving nature of collaboration which is critical and unique to the superyacht business.”

DAME – Design Award METS 2012 Nominations

October 23, 2012

From 115 products in total that entered the 2012 prominent DAME – Design Award METS competition, 39 have now been nominated to go forward for final judging by the DAME Jury. In the end, the Jury will select a total number of seven Category Winners as well as one Overall Winner.

DAME 2012

The DAME Design Award competition is held every year in conjunction with METS incorporating the SuperYacht Pavilion and this year it received entries from all around the world, with the successful nominations coming from 13 nations.

The Overall Winner and Category Winners will be announced at a special Breakfast Briefing on Tuesday November 13th at 8 a.m. prior to the start of the METS show that same day. During METS, all of the short-listed products will be put on display in a special DAME presentation located in the RAI Elicium.

Chairman of the DAME Award’s Jury, Bill Dixon, says that the competition this year has been as strong as ever. “The excellent quality of the 2012 DAME Design Award entry list is clear evidence that the marine industry is continuing to invest confidently in a broad range of innovative and well-designed new products, despite the difficult economic climate,” he said.

“And, as always, it has been very difficult for the DAME Jury judges to reduce such an impressive number of excellent entries down to a list of just 39 Nominations. We were particularly pleased that all seven categories were very well represented ¬- especially in the important areas of deck equipment, rigging, safety and navigational software.”

The Overall Winner
The Overall Winner of the DAME Awards will be announced at the ICOMIA-METS Breakfast Briefing held in the Forum of Amsterdam RAI before the official opening of the show. The Award presented to the Overall Winner has been designed by Naval Architect Tony Castro, former chairman of the DAME Jury, and is intended to reflect the international nature of the competition.

DAME categories
Each entry is carefully assessed by the DAME Jury who consider several important criteria, including overall design, build quality, functionality, and use of materials. Other factors taken into account are originality, ergonomics and price/quality ratio. The short listed products are divided into seven categories:

1. Marine electronics and related software
2. Interior equipment, furnishings, materials, and electrical fittings used in cabins
3. Marina equipment, boatyard equipment, and boat construction tools and materials
4. Deck equipment, sails, and rigging
5. Clothing and crew accessories
6. Lifesaving and safety equipment
7. Machinery, propulsion, mechanical and electrical systems, and fittings

Products that the Jury consider to be exceptional, but which do not win the award in their category, may be given a Special Mention.

DAME JURY 2012
This year’s DAME Jury is made up of nine leading industry experts:

• Mr Bill Dixon, Dixon Yacht Design (Chairman of the DAME Jury) – UK
• Mr Torsten Conradi, Judel/Vrolijk & Co Engineering GmbH – Germany
• Ing Andrea Frabetti, Ferretti Group/AYT-Advanced Yacht Technology – Italy
• Mr Japec Jakopin, J&J Design/Seaway – Slovenia
• Mr Udo Kleinitz, ICOMIA – UK
• Mr Dennis O’Neill, senior editor, Yachting Monthly, IPC Media Marine Group (Secretary of the DAME Jury) – UK
• Mr Jean Francois de Premorel, Prestige, Beneteau Groupe – France
• Mr Nigel Calder, independent technical journalist specialising in boat electronics – USA
• Ms Birgit Schnaase, Schnaase Interior Design – Germany

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