Inland and Coastal will present floating structures for uses beyond marina berthing at Metstrade 2026, including projects for swimming and oyster cultivation.
The exhibition takes place from 17–19 November at RAI Amsterdam. The company will exhibit on stand 09.126 in Hall 9, within the new Marina & Yard zone, next to the expanded Superyacht Zone.
Recent projects include a swimming pool development at Banagher and an oyster pontoon at Glenarm in County Antrim. The company also supplied the pontoon supporting the Jeanie Johnston replica ship in Dublin.
Improving access to the water for disabled users is another part of its work. At Padstow Harbour in Cornwall, Inland and Coastal installed a bespoke heavy-duty concrete pontoon and a 24m access gangway for the Padstow–Rock ferry. These replace the previous boarding arrangement via a tidal slipway.
The facility was designed to make boarding and disembarking safer and more reliable, with accessibility considered from the outset. Disabled yachtsman Geoff Holt MBE worked with the team, drawing on his experience to help develop and assess the access arrangements.
“Pontoons are often thought of as just a place to tie up a boat, but their potential is so much greater than that,” says Ollie Shortall, managing director of Inland and Coastal. “Our specialist projects demonstrate just how adaptable these structures can be when you start with the needs of the people who use them. Whether that’s providing a safe swimming environment, supporting oyster cultivation or making the water more accessible to people with disabilities, every project presents its own challenges and opportunities.
“However, whatever the application, safety is always our number one priority. Every design must be driven by the intended use, the environment and the people who will depend on it. We take great pride in developing bespoke solutions that meet those requirements without compromising on quality, durability or safety.”
At Metstrade, the company will also present its work in precast concrete technology, including GRC, alongside heavy-duty pontoons and concrete breakwaters for marine and waterfront applications.
A dedicated pop-up on the stand will feature its ongoing involvement with Living Seawalls, an initiative that uses waterfront design to support marine biodiversity.
“Metstrade is a great opportunity to talk about where the industry is heading and how we can respond to changing demands,” adds Shortall. “We want visitors to see that we are not limited to standard pontoon designs. We enjoy the challenge of specialist projects and working closely with clients to develop solutions that are practical, safe and built to last.”
The team will be available throughout the three-day exhibition to discuss its work with marina operators, marine professionals and waterfront developers. Meetings can be arranged by contacting the team via email.
Further information about the company’s marina systems, specialist pontoons and access solutions is available on the Inland and Coastal website.
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