Superyacht Refit Crisis: PLC Upgrades, Skilled Labour & Yacht Infrastructure | Yachting USA
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The superyacht industry is growing fast. The question is whether service infrastructure is keeping up.
With more than 800 yachts currently in build or contract worldwide, refit demand, control system upgrades, and technical service capacity are becoming critical issues across the global fleet.
In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas speaks with Marcel Aartsen of OEM Yacht Service about the realities behind superyacht refits, obsolete PLC systems, skilled labour shortages, and the migration of vessels between the United States and Europe for technical support.
This is a direct conversation about what keeps yachts operational after delivery.
In this episode:
- Why superyacht refit demand is accelerating
- The challenge of replacing aging PLC and control systems onboard
- Skilled technician shortages across shipyards
- The cost and inefficiency of flying engineers globally
- Why collaboration between service providers may be the future
Entrepreneurship and growth in marine engineering
If you work in shipbuilding, yacht refit, marine engineering, crew management, or yacht operations, this discussion is essential listening.
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Yachting USA
Host: Rick Thomas
Guest: Marcel Aartsen, OEM Yacht Service