Bering Yachts
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersRaleigh, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Bering Yachts firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bering Yachts
- Legal name
- Bering Yachts, LLC
- Website
- https://beringyachts.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Bering Yachts industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Luxury Expedition Yacht Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Boat Building (336612)
- SIC
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Explorer Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Full-Custom Superyacht & Megayacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAB), Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAM), Luxury Yacht Systems Integration & Commissioning (Shipyard) (IMAJAMAI)
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Where Bering Yachts is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Raleigh
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Bering Yachts business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Custom Expedition Yacht Sales: Bering Yachts generates revenue through the one-time sale of custom-built expedition yachts and superyachts. Each vessel is built to individual client specifications with complete personalization options for superyachts over 24 meters, and standardized comfort and safety for vessels under 24 meters. Revenue is realized upon vessel delivery. The company also sells pre-owned yachts from its delivered fleet.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels10 records
Bering Yachts product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Bering Yachts designs and manufactures steel-hulled expedition yachts and superyachts from shipyards in Türkiye and Bulgaria. Its core offerings span three product lines: fully custom superyachts over 24 meters, standardized expedition yachts under 24 meters, and aluminum expedition catamarans (BC60, BC70, BC80). Each vessel is built with marine-grade AH-36 steel hulls, aluminum superstructures, advanced stabilization, watermakers, and self-sufficiency systems capable of transoceanic voyages of 3,000–5,000+ nautical miles. The company also brokers selected pre-owned Bering yachts from its delivered fleet.
Product overview
Bering Yachts manufactures three distinct product lines: (1) Expedition Superyachts over 24 meters featuring steel hull construction, luxury interiors, and transatlantic range (Bering 165, 145, 130, 125, 121, 117, 110); (2) Expedition Yachts under 24 meters built to superyacht standards with steel/aluminum construction (Bering 88, 78, 77, 72); and (3) Expedition Catamarans in aluminum featuring exceptional stability (BC80, BC70, BC60). The company operates shipyards in Türkiye (Antalya) and Bulgaria (Burgas), producing both standard model yachts and fully custom explorer vessels. Key differentiating features include full-displacement steel hulls for safety and stability, industry-leading range (3000-5000+ nm), advanced stabilization systems (gyroscopic and fin stabilizers), watermakers, waste treatment systems, and in-house furniture production using computerized 3D modeling methods.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Bering Expedition Superyachts (Over 24m) Fully custom steel-hull expedition superyachts exceeding 24 meters for ultra-high-net-worth private buyers, offering complete layout and interior personalization, transatlantic range, and superyacht-grade comfort and engineering.
- Bering Expedition Yachts (Under 24m) Steel displacement expedition yachts under 24 meters built to superyacht standards with reliable explorer features, ocean-crossing range, and standardized comfort and safety suitable for private ownership and weekend or extended cruising.
- Bering Expedition Catamarans (BC Series) Aluminum expedition catamarans combining catamaran stability with Bering craftsmanship and innovation, available in BC80, BC70, and BC60 configurations with luxury interiors suitable for leisure cruising and long-range expeditions in both hemispheres.
Quantifiable outcome
- Steel provides 20%+ higher fracture strength than aluminum in static pressure testing, as verified by NPO Nauka PJSC independent laboratory
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Companies that use Bering Yachts
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Bering Yachts technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Bering Yachts partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.
- CumminscoreCummins is a major diesel engine manufacturer and one of Bering's key equipment partners, providing propulsion engines for Bering expedition yachts and superyachts. Featured on Bering's official Partners page alongside other leading marine equipment manufacturers.
- SeakeepercoreSeakeeper manufactures gyroscopic marine stabilizers. Bering incorporates Seakeeper gyro stabilizers as part of its active stabilization systems, which combine with fin stabilizers for optimal comfort at all speeds. Featured in Bering Stream interviews with Seakeeper representatives at FLIBS 2024.
- Side-PowercoreSide-Power is a leading manufacturer of marine thrusters and stabilization systems for recreational and commercial vessels. Bering equips its yachts with Side-Power systems as part of the overall stabilization and maneuverability package.
- KohlercoreKohler is a major manufacturer of marine generators and power systems. Bering uses Kohler generators as part of the dual power source configuration that ensures uninterrupted electrical supply for self-sufficient long-range voyages.
- WebastocoreWebasto manufactures marine HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems, as well as roof systems. Bering equips its yachts with Webasto climate control systems, essential for maintaining comfortable temperatures during arctic or tropical voyages.
- Indel Webasto MarinecoreIndel Webasto Marine specializes in marine refrigeration, freezer systems, and comfort solutions. Their refrigeration and freezer units are used in Bering yachts to preserve provisions for extended off-grid voyages of weeks or months.
- CJR PropulsioncoreCJR Propulsion is a specialist manufacturer of marine propulsion systems including shaft lines, propellers, and steering systems. Bering uses CJR components as part of its propulsion engineering for reliable long-range performance.
- VRIPACKcoreVRIPACK is a renowned naval architecture and yacht design firm. Listed on Bering's official Partners page, VRIPACK contributes to Bering's design and engineering process for expedition yachts, combining exterior styling with naval architecture expertise.
- GianneschicoreGianneschi is a marine equipment manufacturer specializing in pumps, watermakers, and firefighting systems. Their watermakers are particularly important for Bering's self-sufficiency concept, converting seawater to freshwater for extended voyages.
- NPO Nauka PJSCkeyNPO Nauka PJSC is a Russian aerospace company specializing in testing and development of life-support and environmental control systems. In 2022, Bering funded independent material studies by NPO Nauka PJSC, which conducted scientific impact resistance, abrasion resistance (Taber test), and fire safety experiments on steel, aluminum, and fiberglass materials.
- Sabdes Yacht DesignkeySabdes Yacht Design is an exterior design studio that created the exterior design for Bering 60 DZAM and likely other Bering models. Their work encompasses the visual styling and exterior aesthetics of Bering expedition yachts.
- Yachts for SciencekeyYachts for Science connects yacht owners with researchers and marine scientists for scientific expeditions. Bering partnered with Yachts for Science and Mission Blue for a government-sanctioned whale-watching expedition in the Dominican Republic, demonstrating the purpose-driven use of explorer yachts in marine conservation.
- Mission BluekeyMission Blue is a marine conservation organization that designates marine protected areas and supports scientific expeditions. Bering Yachts partnered with Mission Blue and Yachts for Science for the Silver Bank whale-watching project, showcasing Bering's commitment to responsible ocean exploration.
- Red Yacht Design (Cana Gokhan, Co-Founder & Design Director)keyRed Yacht Design is a yacht design firm. Bering's founder Alexei Mikhailov conducted an exclusive interview with Cana Gokhan of Red Yacht Design at Superyacht Summit Türkiye, exploring the synergy between exceptional design and engineering in explorer yachts.
- HYDROTEC (Sergio Cutolo, President & Founder)coreHYDROTEC is a marine engineering firm specializing in propulsion and technical systems. Bering's Alexei Mikhailov interviewed Sergio Cutolo at Superyacht Summit Türkiye, discussing engineering excellence and technical innovation for explorer vessels.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Bering Yachts competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Damen Yachting: Damen Yachting is the explorer-yacht division of Damen Shipyards and a direct competitor to Bering, building steel-hulled explorer vessels (SeaXplorer, Xplorer series) for the same UHNW customer base with similar transoceanic range and self-sufficiency claims.
- Amels: Amels (also Damen) builds limited-edition explorer superyachts with displacement hulls and long-range cruising capability, directly competing with Bering's >24m superyacht line for the same UHNW owner segment.
- Icon Yachts: Icon Yachts is a Dutch explorer superyacht builder (Icon 60M series) that competes head-to-head with Bering's superyacht range on custom steel construction, transoceanic range, and bespoke interiors for UHNW clients.
- Northern Marine / Conrad Shipyard: Conrad (formerly Northern Marine) builds long-range steel expedition yachts comparable to Bering's fleet, including the newly revived Conrad series aimed at the same transatlantic explorer buyer.
- Heesen Yachts: Heesen is a Dutch builder of aluminum luxury yachts with strong displacement explorer credentials (e.g., the Project Aquamarine / Nova series), competing for the UHNW owner who wants long-range capability with superyacht finishes.
- Astilleros Armón: Astilleros Armón is a Spanish shipbuilder with a strong explorer and commercial vessel practice, building steel-hulled long-range yachts comparable to Bering's expedition range, particularly attractive to European and Mediterranean buyers.
- Cheoy Lee Shipyards: Cheoy Lee is a Hong Kong-based builder of long-range steel expedition yachts (Alpha series) with transoceanic capability, comparable to Bering's steel displacement range and serving a similar UHNW owner profile across Asia and the U.S.
Broad incumbents
- Feadship: Feadship is a top-tier Dutch luxury yacht builder with full-custom capability and a much larger order book than Bering; while focused on motor yachts rather than explorer displacement, it competes for the same elite client pool at the high end.
- Lürssen: Lürssen is a German mega-yacht builder (60m+) and the largest incumbent in the custom superyacht space; competes with Bering for UHNW buyer mindshare at the top of the market, with significantly broader portfolio and production scale.
Emerging players
- Sunreef Yachts: Sunreef is a Polish builder of luxury catamarans (sailing and power), competing most directly with Bering's new BC-series catamaran line for the luxury explorer multihull buyer and charter fleet investor segment.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Bering Yachts leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Bering Yachts funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Bering Yachts M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Bering Yachts
What does Bering Yachts do?
Bering Yachts designs and manufactures steel-hulled expedition yachts and superyachts from shipyards in Türkiye and Bulgaria. Its core offerings span three product lines: fully custom superyachts over 24 meters, standardized expedition yachts under 24 meters, and aluminum expedition catamarans (BC60, BC70, BC80). Each vessel is built with marine-grade AH-36 steel hulls, aluminum superstructures, advanced stabilization, watermakers, and self-sufficiency systems capable of transoceanic voyages of 3,000–5,000+ nautical miles. The company also brokers selected pre-owned Bering yachts from its delivered fleet.
Is Bering Yachts a public or private company?
Bering Yachts is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Bering Yachts founded?
Bering Yachts was founded in 2007. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Bering Yachts based?
Bering Yachts is headquartered in Raleigh, United States, in the North America region.
How does Bering Yachts make money?
One revenue line is on record: custom Expedition Yacht Sales.
Who are Bering Yachts's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Damen Yachting, Amels, Icon Yachts, Northern Marine / Conrad Shipyard, Heesen Yachts, Astilleros Armón and Cheoy Lee Shipyards. Broad incumbents are Feadship and Lürssen. Sunreef Yachts is listed as an emerging player.
Does Bering Yachts have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bering Yachts.
What industry is Bering Yachts in?
Bering Yachts's product category is Luxury Expedition Yacht Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAMAE, Explorer Yacht Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMAJAMAB, Full-Custom Superyacht & Megayacht Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 336611 and its SIC code is 3730.