Metstrade
Following a successful joint presence in 2025, Damen Yachting will return to Metstrade from 17 to 19 November 2026 alongside Damen Shiprepair and Damen Maaskant. Together, the three companies will present the combined refit, conversion and engineering capabilities available across the Damen Shipyards Group.
This joint presence reflects the Group’s continued focus on the global superyacht refit market. By combining specialist superyacht knowledge, advanced engineering and extensive shipyard capabilities, the team can support Owners, Captains and representatives throughout a wide range of refit and conversion projects.
Dutch New-Build Expertise, Proven in Refit
With 25 years of continuous refit experience, Damen Yachting combines the engineering knowledge and craftsmanship of a full-scale new-build shipyard with specialist refit expertise. From technical upgrades to complex transformations, these capabilities extend beyond its own fleet to superyachts built by other shipyards.
“Our refit philosophy is straightforward: deliver exceptional results, and Clients return,” explains Michel Coens, Head of Refit & Services at Damen Yachting. “The refit market runs on trust; Owners need to know their yacht is in hands that understand both the technical complexities and the emotional investment. We're seeing Owners who refitted with us five, even ten years ago, coming back for their next project. When Clients return to us or recommend us to fellow Owners, that's the ultimate validation of our approach,” says Coens. “That loyalty isn't accidental; it's earned through consistent quality and understanding what each yacht means to its Owner.”
Damen Yachting, Damen Shiprepair and Damen Maaskant look forward to welcoming Owners, Captains and industry partners to the dedicated Refit Cluster.
Meet the Team!
Our dedicated Refit Team will be available throughout Metstrade 2026 to discuss refit and conversion opportunities, share specialist insights and advise on how we can support your project.
Visit us in Hall 7, at Stand 340.
To arrange a meeting during METSTRADE 2026 or for further information, please contact us.
Where can you find us?
Metstrade 2026 will take place at RAI Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
You can find us in Hall 7, Stand 340.
When does Metstrade 2026 take place?
Tuesday 17/11: 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 18/11: 10am - 6pm
Thursday 19/11: 10am - 5pmWhere can I purchase tickets?
Ticketing information for Metstrade can be found at www.metstrade.com
Refit
Whether you need technical enhancements, aesthetic redesigns, structural modifications, or a full reconstruction, our refit specialists have been revitalizing superyachts for decades. From Amels vessels returning to their birthplace where original craftsmen provide invaluable insights, to yachts constructed at other shipyards, we deliver consistent results: premium Dutch-engineered refits at world-class facilities that enhance value and extend operational lifespan.