Boat Builder Awards 2026

18 November, 2026  |  Restaurant Harbour 8

Over a decade of celebrating the great achievements of our global industry

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Honouring Innovation and Craftsmanship at the
Boat Builder Awards 2026

The Boat Builder Awards return in 2026 for its 12th edition, jointly organised by IBI and Metstrade in association with Raymarine. Taking place once again in Restaurant Harbour 8, the awards are fully integrated into the Metstrade experience and promise an unforgettable evening of celebration, fine dining, entertainment, and high-level networking.

This year’s theme, “The Industrial Pulse,” captures the energy, precision, and craftsmanship that define modern boatbuilding, connecting hands-on shipyard expertise with innovation-led leadership. The awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday evening, November 18, 2026, featuring six key categories, including the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

Tickets are now on sale, with nominations opening soon. Join the industry’s finest for an inspiring evening celebrating excellence and innovation in boatbuilding.

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Raymarine has been the "in association with" sponsor of the Boat Builder Awards ever since the very first edition in 2015. Raymarine, a world leader in marine electronics, develops and manufactures the most comprehensive range of electronic equipment for the recreational, boating and light commercial marine markets.

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The Boat Builder Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and achievement in the boat building and superyacht industries. The awards recognize individuals, companies, and collaborative partnerships that are driving the sector forward through break through launches, innovative design, sustainability initiatives, and outstanding contributions to the industry.

Returning for its 12th edition in 2026, the awards are jointly organised by IBI and Metstrade in association with Raymarine, and are fully integrated into the Metstrade experience.

The Boat Builder Awards 2026 will be held on Wednesday evening, 18 November 2026, in Restaurant Harbour 8  as part of the Metstrade event. The ceremony promises an unforgettable evening of celebration, fine dining, entertainment, and high-level networking.

This year’s theme is ‘The Industrial Pulse,’ which captures the energy, precision, and craftsmanship that define modern boatbuilding, connecting hands-on shipyard expertise with innovation-led leadership.

The awards ceremony welcomes boat builders, superyacht yards, marine industry suppliers, designers, naval architects, and other professionals from across the maritime sector. It’s an excellent opportunity to network with the industry’s finest while celebrating excellence and innovation in boat building.

Yes, tickets are now on sale. For ticket information and pricing, please visit the Boat Builder Awards ticket page.

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