Genoa Design

The countdown to SMM Hamburg is on! ⚓

In September, the global maritime industry comes together in Hamburg for SMM 2026—and Genoa is looking forward to being part of it.

Held every two years, SMM is one of the world’s leading maritime trade fairs, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, partners and organizations from across the international maritime community.

Check out the official SMM 2026 trailer below for a glimpse of what’s ahead. 👇
https://youtu.be/tkK-X4Lj1uQ?si=usqfo33UR9VEaKC7

We’ll see you in Hamburg!

📍 Hamburg Messe and Congress – Hamburg, Germany
📍 Hall 6, Booth 141

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The summer of boatloads of fun continues! ⛵🌅

Last weekend, our Halifax team took to the water for their summer social, enjoying a sunset cruise aboard the Harbour Queen along the beautiful Halifax Harbour.

With live music, waterfront views, and a golden-hour backdrop of the Halifax and Dartmouth skylines, it was the perfect way to relax, connect, and enjoy a summer evening together.

Thanks to our Halifax crew for all their great work this year! ☀️⚓

Ambassatours Gray Line

The first Friday of every month, Genoa Design shows up and delivers furnititure to our furniture recipients.

A huge thank you to Genoa Design International for their continued and consistent support of Home Again Furniture Bank. 💙

Through their ongoing commitment and regularly joining us for deliveries, we are able to ensure the delivery of essential furniture to individuals and families in need. Having dedicated community partners we can count on helps us continue turning empty spaces into comfortable homes filled with dignity, stability, and hope.

Families are able to gather around their own kitchen table, relax on a comfortable couch, and sleep in their very own bed. We’re incredibly grateful to have Genoa alongside us, making a meaningful difference in our community month after month. 🏡

Interested in our mission or learning more? Visit homeagainfb.ca.

Senior leaders from Genoa are looking forward to joining the large Canadian contingent at SMM Hamburg in Germany, alongside other key maritime industry leaders.

As the world's leading maritime industry event, SMM offers opportunities to connect with partners, current and potential clients, and industry leaders from around the world, while showcasing Genoa's expertise and capabilities on the international stage.

We look forward to discussing the Digital Ship® and Genoa’s comprehensive suite of offerings for ship design and in-service support.

Drop by Hall 6, Booth 141 for a conversation about what we can do to make your shipbuilding journey smoother.

📍Hamburg Messe and Congress - Hamburg, Germany

When your summer social is all about teamwork... why not put it to the ultimate test? 🌊🚣

Last week, our Vancouver team traded ship designs for rapids and took on a white water rafting adventure with Canadian Outback Rafting! There may have been a few splashes, plenty of laughs, and some questionable paddling techniques, but everyone made it back with great stories (and only slightly wetter than they started).

Here's to building stronger teams—whether we're navigating complex projects or white rapids. 💙

Fun Fact Friday: Some of the ships Genoa helped outfit have kilometres of cabling — enough to stretch across entire city blocks!

We’re hiring a Director of Finance! https://genoadesign.com/careers/

In this key leadership role, you’ll oversee Genoa’s financial operations, strengthen internal controls and reporting, support strategic decision-making, and lead and mentor our Finance & Accounting Team as we continue to grow.

At Genoa, you’ll be part of a collaborative team supporting major shipbuilding and marine projects across North America, while enjoying competitive compensation, RRSP matching, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, generous paid time off, and more.

Apply by August 3, 2026. Learn more and apply: https://genoadesign.com/careers/

We’re wrapping up the second week of our Next Wave program, and it’s been so exciting to see another group of high school students getting a firsthand look at the world of ship design! ⚓

Programs like Next Wave are about more than introducing students to potential careers. They’re about giving young people the opportunity to explore, ask questions, build new skills, and start imagining where their own interests could take them.

So proud of the team at Genoa who have put so much thought, energy, and care into creating this experience — and of the students who have jumped in and made the most of it!

The future of shipbuilding is taking shape, and it’s pretty exciting to watch. 💙

Strong partnerships aren’t built through sales pitches alone — they’re built through trust, education, and collaboration. ⚓https://bit.ly/4wssciB

In our latest article, we explore how meaningful industry relationships are built through knowledge sharing, understanding of challenges, and staying connected to the evolving needs of shipbuilding organizations.

We’ve seen firsthand how honest dialogue, shared insight, and explaining both the “what” and the “why” can transform client relationships into long-term strategic partnerships built on trust. Because when organizations collaborate openly, challenges become opportunities — and stronger outcomes follow.

🔗 Read the full article to learn how collaboration and education are helping shape stronger partnerships across the shipbuilding industry. → https://bit.ly/4wssciB