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The wake-up came when Daan explained that he and co-founder, Filip Jonker, had decided to build a submarine from scratch, based upon a World War II British Motorised Submersible Canoe called Sleeping Beauty [link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorised_Submersible_Canoe]. Its security classification was released and the pair were fascinated in the potential for a lightweight design of this style, with no pressure hull, to self-build a sub that could be used for treasure hunting

Lack of fear and modern technology make powerful allies

Albert Willemsen the Environmental Consultant from ICOMIA opened up the session by referring to the previous two conferences dedicated to the subject at METSTRADE in 2015/16, and saying that real progress had been made as a result of more awareness of the problems, and positive actions in various countries.

End-of-Life Boats panel points to solutions...

Scanstrut’s RS Venture Connect Conversion Kit is an important step forward in making sailing much more accessible for the disabled community. By taking a stock dinghy already in widespread use and adding a rapidly fitted kit of parts, Scanstrut has immediately offered those with disabilities not only a bigger fleet of boats that they can use, but also the chance to enjoy experiences that are common with able-bodied sailors.

Key future themes emerge from DAME 2017 Awards

Birgit Schnaase, Chairwoman of the Jury, presented the prestigious DAME Award 2017 at the commencement of the METSTRADE Show this morning to Scanstrut for its RS Venture Connect Conversion Kit. A further six products were named as Category Winners and 16 received Special Mentions.

Great diversity of products highlighted at the DAME Awards 2017

METSTRADE 30th anniversary video

There isn’t a company I have spoken with this year that will not be travelling back, north, south, east or west, without a satisfyingly full enquiry file.

Breaking Boundaries

When you bring 1470 companies together from more than 50 key boating markets around the world it is no surprise that there should be themes that emerge from all of the collective activity and discussion.

Talking points at METSTRADE 2016

The online exhibitor webinar it the place to help you to prepare yourself for METSTRADE, to inspire you on all side events that take place around METSTRADE and to get the highest return of investment out of you participation.

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Lack of fear and modern technology make powerful allies

End-of-Life Boats panel points to solutions...

Key future themes emerge from DAME 2017 Awards

Great diversity of products highlighted at the DAME Awards 2017

METSTRADE 30th anniversary video

Breaking Boundaries

Talking points at METSTRADE 2016

Online Exhibitor Kick-Off

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