Akerboom Yacht Equipment proudly presents the fourth edition of its Innovation Report, offering a structured overview of the latest engineering developments across its product portfolio. Following the initial release, the report has already been widely received, with many readers sharing positive feedback on its content and insights.

Akerboom Yacht Equipment is proud to announce that it has successfully renewed its ISO 9001:2015 certification, once again confirming its strong commitment to quality, reliability and continuous improvement.

Akerboom Yacht Equipment is featured in the Spring 2026 edition of Onboard Magazine, highlighting how the company combines engineering, craftsmanship and service throughout the lifecycle of a yacht.

Following the earlier announcement of the nominations, this past weekend the winners of the BOAT International World Superyacht Awards 2026 were revealed in Venice – widely recognised as the “Oscars” of the global superyacht industry.

Akerboom Yacht Equipment proudly presents the fourth edition of its Innovation Report, offering a structured overview of the latest engineering developments across its product portfolio. Following the initial release, the report has already been widely received, with many readers sharing positive feedback on its content and insights.

Three new Feadships featuring Akerboom Yacht Equipment, and one refit project are nominated for the BOAT International World Superyacht Awards 2026. The nominations follow a strong year at the BOAT International Media Design & Innovation Awards and underline the technical depth, innovation and close collaboration behind these projects.

Akerboom Yacht Equipment is featured in Issue 10 of How to Build It, the technical magazine by SuperYacht Times, with an in‑depth OEM article titled “Custom as Standard.” The article provides a detailed look at Akerboom’s engineering philosophy, history, and approach to delivering bespoke yacht equipment through a modular design strategy.

Every day, the ferry Kaag 1 ensures a reliable connection between Kaag Eiland and the mainland, transporting residents as well as the many professionals who contribute to the craftsmanship at Royal Van Lent Shipyard.

Akerboom Yacht Equipment continues to invest in knowledge sharing, innovation, and strong visibility within the maritime industry. Over the past period, we have been actively involved in several initiatives and conversations that together highlight our ongoing commitment to the yachting and offshore sector.

As many of you know, Akerboom recently reopened the monumental Gemeente School in Leiden. To mark this historic moment, Henk Akerboom and Aad Akerboom spent countless hours exploring the company’s archives, collecting material for a new historical exhibition.

At Akerboom Yacht Equipment, we are committed to advancing technical excellence through constant innovation. Our developments are shaped by a focus on improving functionality, safety, and efficiency, while fitting seamlessly into the complex realities of modern yachting. Every solution is designed with the evolving needs of owners, captains, and crews in mind. The Sliding Stairs Access Hatches are a new advancement that combine modular engineering with elegant design.

At Akerboom, we create more than yacht equipment, we enable experiences. During this year’s Metstrade in the Amsterdam RAI from 18 – 20 November, we will explore how our integrated systems extend the onboard lifestyle beyond the interior, creating seamless transitions into open-air comfort and functionality.

The design, construction, and installation of yacht cranes demand precision, reliability, and innovation. At Akerboom, we deliver fully integrated crane systems, covering everything from design and testing to installation, commissioning (IBS), and crew training. Our latest crane project illustrates how our engineering expertise and in-house capabilities enable us to provide safe, space-saving, and class-approved solutions for the most demanding superyacht designs.

Earlier this season, Akerboom Yacht Equipment hosted a three-day event that brought together partners, colleagues, and the local community under one central theme: Innovation through Partnership. The Akerboom Experience offered a carefully curated programme of exchange, reflection, and inspiration, highlighting the collaborative spirit that drives the company forward.

For decades, Akerboom has delivered reliable wireless remote controls for superyacht equipment—robust, waterproof, and capable of operating up to four components simultaneously. But in environments where timing and feedback are critical, even robust performance must be paired with clear communication.

Fifteen years after her delivery, the Feadship M.Y. Kahalani continues to exemplify the enduring quality of Dutch craftsmanship — both in design and performance. Akerboom Yacht Equipment, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer, is proud to have played a role in that legacy from the beginning, supplying key systems including the gangway, transom hatch, and shaft line.

Among our valued clients is MY Mirage, Feadship build number 621—a vessel that holds a special place in Akerboom’s history. This yacht represents a significant milestone: it was the first project where Akerboom, after decades of crafting water-lubricated propeller shaft installations for working vessels, introduced an oil bath shaft system. 

The 2024/2025 season is now in full swing. As Akerboom GSN looks back on the first part of the service season, we can conclude that it has been a busy period. We have been servicing or upgrading our clients' equipment to prepare them for the next sailing season. So far, we have visited more than 10 countries and carried out 93 projects at various locations, ranging from minor adjustments to major overhauls and equipment upgrades, such as extending gangways and upgrading hydraulic systems and controls to the latest standards.

At Akerboom, innovation drives everything we do. This commitment extends beyond our cutting-edge equipment and solutions—it’s embedded in how we approach service, testing, and problem-solving. By combining advanced techniques with our team's expertise, we continuously push boundaries to deliver excellence.

Sam is a vital part of our assembly team, bringing expertise to equipment installations at local shipyards and managing maintenance, repairs, and refits globally.

In 1993, Akerboom delivered the yacht equipment on a Feadship of remarkable technical sophistication— “Double Haven”, Building Number 647, designed to explore the coastlines of Australia and the Indonesian Archipelago. Acting as a mother ship, its purpose was to enable coastal exploration, with an 8-meter-long catamaran tender, aptly named "Double Happiness," facilitating beachside activities such as barbecues and camping.

Since 1983, Akerboom Yacht Equipment has been at the forefront of crafting custom yacht equipment, renowned for its superior quality and enduring reliability. Our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation has led to a novel approach in the design, production, servicing, and enhancement of bespoke yacht equipment.

We are pleased to share the story of one of our recent service projects to a prestigious 1989 Feadship in Barcelona, Spain. This project is a great example to highlight our long term commitment to supporting our existing fleet of clients.

Explore our innovative gangways with the Akerboom Yacht Equipment infodeck.

Explore our innovative swim lifts with the Akerboom Yacht Equipment infodeck.

Akerboom Yacht Equipment looks back on a fantastic first half of 2024, during which we embarked on a new strategic direction for the company. We expanded our reach beyond the Feadship fleet in terms of service, refits, and new builds.

Discover the latest innovations from Akerboom Yacht Equipment! We are excited to announce the release of our newest company brochure, now available for download. Dive into our latest advancements, bespoke yacht solutions, and commitment to excellence.

Akerboom’s managing director Mervyn van der Ploeg is featured in the spring edition of Nautical Digital Online Magazine.

Akerboom Yacht Equipment introduces the pop-up gangway. Marked by the latest trends of open beach clubs and hull extensions, a new challenge has emerged: boarding the aft deck seamlessly. This was the starting point for AYE’s latest innovation.

Many years ago, Akerboom delivered a hydraulic gangway on a 50m Feadship. After 25 years of good service, the gangway was up for a complete overhaul and a renewal of the hydraulic and electrical control system.

Akerboom heeft MY Gallant Lady uit 1996 tijdens een refit project voorzien van een moderne nieuwe gangway en een van de oudere luiken van het jacht vervangen door een beach platform. Door deze upgrade beschikt het jacht over nieuwe items gebouwd volgens de laatste technieken en uiteraard volledig corrosiebestendig.

We have introduced the Akerboom Global Service Network to offer a yacht service near you. With more than 100 employees, Akerboom has locations in Leiden (The Netherlands), West Palm Beach (Florida, USA) and Barcelona (Spain). But Akerboom can also visit your yacht wherever you are. As a trusted Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) we service our own products, so our customers can benefit from our longstanding experience and unrivalled expertise and knowledge of our products. We are not represented by any other (local) service company.

For a repeating 60m client we had the pleasure to service their sundeck crane at our partners location SH Rybovich. At the Akerboom global service network, we specialize in providing top quality maintenance and repair services to yacht owners and operators worldwide.

Altijd fijn om te ervaren hoe mooi en goed onze Akerboom producten werken en erbij liggen.   

Onze Akerboom servicemonteurs hebben op een 39 meter lange Feadship de achterafdichtingen van de schroefassen gewisseld. Uiteraard hebben we onze zelf ontwikkelde H1 lip seals geïnstalleerd waardoor het systeem van de boot weer draait als een zonnetje.

Akerboom has a new dedicated service division as part of its global service network. The new location is situated at the MB92 super yacht facility in Barcelona and will offer clients an even more comprehensive support.

Our offices in Florida (the US) started the new year with an aft seal replacement onboard of a 60m/198' Feadship at our partner’s marina Safe Harbor Rybovich.

The latest technologies of Akerboom Yacht Equipment, exclusively available for Feadship new-builts, are now also available for any refit. This MYS, we are present in Monaco to explain more.

In 2020 is onze vestiging in Florida (Amerika) geopend. Sinds de opening hebben we al meerdere grote projecten gedaan, bijv. bij Safe Harbor Rybovich en Savannah Yacht Centre.

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