The sixth edition of the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, guided by Raymarine, exceeded expectations with more than 5,000 visitors experiencing its Ocean Village, Southampton, location.
The show was officially opened by the Lord Mayor and Sheriff of Southampton, Cllr David Shields, and welcomed visitors from a range of countries including Turkey, Greece, Germany and the USA.
With over 130 boats on display both shoreside and afloat, the show featured a lineup of world, UK and show premieres from brands including Axopar, Hanse and Saxdor.
Among the launches was the world debut of the Hardy 45 European – the first Hardy to be designed and built in-house by Cockwells in Cornwall.
The Innovation Hub, sponsored by ePropulsion, provided a schedule of talks and presentations by experts on sustainable marine technology.
Tech companies
Under the Maritime UK Solent banner, a collection of tech companies demonstrated solutions with highlights including Anchorite and its anchor chain marking system.
Salmon Marine also demonstrated its shock mitigation system for RIBs, developed in partnership with the RNLI to reduce back injuries and improve performance on rough waters.
“The show provides vital exposure for local tech startups and a strong platform to accelerate green growth in our region,” says Stuart Baker, MD of Maritime UK Solent.
“We were delighted to see such enthusiastic engagement with our supported companies.”
Also present was CubeX Industries, which showed its work in Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) for marine and architectural infrastructure.
Green innovator
“Our USP lies in the use of moulds that create more nooks and crannies to encourage greater biodiversity,” explains Jimmy Connoley, commercial director at CubeX Industries.
Following a public vote that attracted nearly 1,000 participants, Fischer Panda UK was crowned the winner of MDL’s Green Innovator Award 2025, which recognises sustainable product development across the industry.
“This year’s show once again exceeded expectations,” said Tim Mayer, MDL’s sales and marketing director and show organiser.
“With over 130 boats and 85 exhibitors, the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show has firmly established itself as the UK’s premier regional exhibition for serious boat buyers – and a major driver of dealer sales.”
The 2026 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show will return to Ocean Village Marina from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 May 2026.
