Akerboom Yacht Equipment focuses on developing systems that integrate seamlessly into the daily operation of a yacht
The best yacht equipment is rarely noticed. It simply works.
Behind that apparent simplicity lies a complex balance of engineering, craftsmanship and operational insight.
Founded in 1860, Akerboom has grown into a trusted OEM partner within the industry. Today, the company employs around 120 specialists dedicated to engineering, craftsmanship and service.
As the preferred supplier to Feadship, Akerboom systems are now operating on a global fleet of more than 180 yachts. This long-standing position is built on a combination of technical expertise and close collaboration with shipyards, captains, engineers and crew.
Maintaining close contact with vessels after delivery is central to this approach. Through the Akerboom Global Service Network, the company remains connected to yachts in operation throughout their entire lifecycle. Conversations with captains and engineers reveal how systems perform in practice, how they are used during daily operations, and where improvements can further enhance safety, reliability and ease of use.
One result of these insights is the development of Akerboom’s remote control with integrated display. As onboard systems become increasingly sophisticated, traditional control methods based on simple switches or remotes can leave operators with limited feedback during operation.
The integrated display addresses this challenge by providing clear, real-time insight into system status. Whether operating boarding equipment, cranes, mooring platforms or swimlifts, the device allows operators to immediately see whether equipment is active, which functions are engaged and how the system is responding. This additional clarity reduces uncertainty during manoeuvres and supports safer, more predictable operation.
The importance of this feedback becomes particularly evident in combination with Akerboom’s frequency-driven hydraulic systems, engineered for smooth and nearly silent performance. While this quiet operation enhances onboard comfort, it can make it less obvious when a system has started or is actively moving.
In these situations, the display provides immediate confirmation. Even when the hydraulic powerpack starts almost inaudibly, the operator receives clear visual feedback that the system is active and functioning as intended. Additional cues within the control interface further reinforce this awareness, enabling crews to operate equipment with greater confidence.
Feedback from crews confirms the value of this approach. One crew member summarized the experience simply: “The remote gives insight, clarity and confidence.”
This response reflects a broader principle that guides Akerboom’s development philosophy: technology should not only perform reliably, but also communicate clearly with the people who operate it.
That philosophy is reinforced within the Akerboom Global Service Network. Each year, the company executes more than 100 service and refit projects worldwide, supported by highly trained craftsmen, many of whom have been educated through Akerboom’s own in-house training programs.
With service hubs in the Netherlands, Barcelona and West Palm Beach, and long-term partnerships with leading refit and service facilities such as Amico & Co, MB92 Group and Safe Harbor Marinas, Akerboom teams remain closely connected to the worldwide fleet.
Ultimately, Akerboom’s work extends beyond engineering individual components. It is about shaping how onboard systems function in real operation, ensuring that they respond clearly and support confident decision-making for the crew.
For yacht owners, captains and shipyards looking ahead to future upgrades or refits, this approach offers a clear advantage: systems that are not only engineered to perform, but designed to support the people who operate them every day.
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