The Superyacht Coating Conference – Driving Sustainability, Quality and Innovation in Superyacht Coatings
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The Superyacht Coating Conference 2025
The Superyacht Coating Conference 2025 will return to Metstrade on 18–19 November 2025, focusing on one of the most technically demanding and economically significant aspects of yacht construction: the paint and coating process.
Although often viewed as a final aesthetic touch, coating is, in reality, one of the most complex, costly, and quality-defining stages in the entire superyacht build. A flawless finish is not only essential for protecting the vessel from corrosion and UV damage but also directly influences its performance, longevity, and market value.
“The coating stage represents the moment where engineering meets artistry,” said Joe Lynch ICOMIA CEO. “It’s where the skills of the applicator, the innovation of coating technology, and the expectations of owners come together. The result defines not just how a yacht looks, but how it performs, lasts, sustainability and its value.”
The Technical and Financial Significance of Coatings
Across the superyacht sector, paint and coatings typically account for significant total new-build costs, and refit budgets with huge surface areas and exacting standards for gloss, smoothness, and colour stability, the process demands advanced technology, sustainability controls, expert applicators, and rigorous inspection regimes.
Even minor surface imperfections can require reworking hundreds of square metres, adding weeks and significant expense to project timelines. It’s no surprise that coating quality remains one of the most important subjects in the superyacht industry.
A Sustainability Imperative
This year’s conference will also place a strong emphasis on sustainability and regulatory evolution.
Sessions will feature leading paint manufacturers, shipyards, and European Commission perspectives, providing insight into how the industry is addressing environmental performance while maintaining uncompromising finish standards.
About the Conference
The Superyacht Coating Conference 2025, organised by Metstrade with ICOMIA and SYBAss in collaboration as partners. The event brings together coating specialists, shipyards, paint producers, surveyors, and sustainability experts for two days of technical presentations, case studies, and open discussion.
Key Topics Will Include
- The impact of new EU environmental legislation on marine coatings and the industry’s response to the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).
- Sustainable manufacturing and circularity in coating production.
- Innovations in application technology to improve efficiency and reduce environmental footprint.
- Case studies from shipyards highlighting strategies to reduce freshwater consumption and improve operational sustainability.
Driven By Metstrade & The Superyacht Forum
The one-and-a-half-day conference will be held at Metstrade 2025, the world’s largest trade exhibition for marine equipment, materials, and systems. The first day will run alongside the Superyacht Forum, ensuring maximum engagement and networking opportunities for participants from across the superyacht industry.
The Superyacht Coating Conference 2025 is supported by leaders in the coating industry, including AkzoNobel, Hempel, BAE Systems, MB92, Pettit Paint, De Koning Group, and Wrede Consulting. The Superyacht Coatings Conference, part of Metstrade 2025, will take place on November 18-19, at the RAI Convention Centre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Online registration is now open at https://www.thesuperyachtforum.com/superyacht-coating-conference
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