International Yacht Services

What International Yacht Services does

International Yacht Services BV (IYS) is a privately held Dutch marine equipment distributor founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sassenheim, Netherlands, that operates as a worldwide one-stop supplier for superyacht operators. The company is structured around four product categories aligned to superyacht departments: Engineering Supplies (engine spares for Caterpillar, MTU, MAN and John Deere, plus AV/IT components and professional tools), Deck Supplies (cleaning products, polishing materials, docking equipment, watersports toys such as Seabob, and custom cordage), Interior Supplies (premium china, glassware, cutlery and linens from brands such as Puiforcat, Christofle, Wedgwood and Robbe & Berking), and Provisioning/Galley (delivered through a partnership with Snap Provisions for fresh meat, dairy, seafood, fruit and specialty items including wagyu beef).

The business runs on a sales-led, relationship-driven go-to-market: customer outreach is conducted directly via phone, email and WhatsApp by a small team (1-10 employees) under owner and general manager Mark Traas, with European and US phone lines supporting global delivery to vessel locations. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time hardware and supply sales orders; there are no disclosed subscription contracts, public pricing, e-commerce checkout, or recurring service agreements, and no technology platform, API or proprietary software layer underlies the offering.

Commercially, IYS targets the chief engineers, captains, deck and interior crews of large private and charter superyachts, with named reference accounts including a 148 ft Perini Navi (S/Y Helios), a 201 ft Amels and a 201 ft Feadship. The firm claims global reach through multiple bases and partnerships with major European and North American distributors, and reports cross-continental fulfillment, including documented urgent parts deliveries from Holland to Fort Lauderdale within 24 hours. There is no parent company, no external funding, no M&A activity, and no disclosed financial information.

Name

International Yacht Services

Legal name

International Yacht Services BV

Website

https://iys-online.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

International Yacht Services is a Netherlands-based, owner-operated distributor supplying superyacht engineering spares, deck and interior equipment, and provisioning to vessel crews worldwide via a direct sales-led model with bases in Europe and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Equipment Supply

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAJAEAM

Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Yacht & Leisure Craft Manufacturing

SECONDARYTLAKAKAD

Yacht & Recreational Boat Service & Refit

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Marine Vessel Maintenance & Repair (Shipyards)

Keywords

• Superyacht equipment supply
• Marine spare parts
• Yacht provisioning services
• Engineering supplies marine
• Yacht deck supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Sassenheim

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Marine Equipment and Spare Parts Sales: IYS generates revenue through the sale of superyacht equipment, spare parts, maintenance supplies, deck equipment, interior furnishings, galley appliances, and water toys. Transactions are one-time supply orders fulfilled globally to vessel locations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

International Yacht Services (IYS) is a worldwide one-stop supplier of superyacht equipment, providing marine spare parts, engine room supplies, deck maintenance products, interior furnishings, and galley provisions to superyacht crews across engineering, deck, interior, and provisioning departments. The company sources products from major manufacturers and premium brands and delivers them directly to vessels globally via direct sales, typically responding to customer requests within 24 hours.

Product overview

IYS operates as a single unified offering—a worldwide one-stop supplier of superyacht equipment—rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The company provides four interconnected product categories: Engineering Supplies (engine parts, AV/IT components, machinery, tools), Deck Supplies (maintenance products, docking equipment, watersports toys), Interior Supplies (china, glassware, cutlery, cleaning products), and Provisioning/Galley (provisions and kitchen appliances via Snap Provisions partnership). These categories serve different yacht departments while being delivered through a single supplier relationship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering Supplies

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour response time to customer requests
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Snap ProvisionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIYS has partnered with Snap Provisions to provide complete one-stop supply packages for yachts. While IYS supplies equipment, galley appliances, and kitchen tools, Snap Provisions supplies fresh provisions including meat, game, dairy, cheese, fish, seafood, poultry, fruits, and vegetables. This partnership enables IYS to offer comprehensive bow-to-stern supply services including premium wagyu beef and exotic ingredients like Indonesian rambutans and oysters.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Burgess: Global yacht management, brokerage, and charter company that includes parts procurement and operational supply as part of full-service yacht management. Comparable to IYS as a buyer of the same product categories on behalf of yacht owners.
• Fraser Yachts: Yacht management and brokerage firm providing full operational support to superyachts, including supply chain coordination. Comparable in serving the same end customers (captains and chief engineers) with broader service wrap.
• Northrop & Johnson: Global yacht brokerage and management company that handles operational and supply needs for managed yachts. Comparable end customer base of high-net-worth yacht owners and senior crew.
• Camper & Nicholsons: Long-established yacht management, brokerage, and new-build consultancy with global reach. Comparable to IYS in serving superyacht owners across engineering, deck, and interior needs, though as part of a broader service portfolio.
• Yachting Partners International (YPI): Yacht management and brokerage firm providing operational and technical support to superyachts, including sourcing of spares and provisions. Comparable in serving large yacht clients requiring full-service vendor relationships.
• Y.CO: Yacht management, sales, and charter firm offering operational services including parts and provisions coordination to superyacht owners. Comparable end customer base and reliance on premium service quality.

Others

• Peters & May: Global yacht logistics and shipping specialist. Adjacent in the superyacht services ecosystem; comparable end customers and overlap on global delivery capability for time-sensitive yacht needs.
• MB92 Group: Superyacht refit shipyard based in Barcelona. Adjacent service provider in the superyacht value chain that purchases exactly the categories of equipment IYS distributes, making it both a customer segment and a competitive reference point for service intensity.

Direct peers

• Imtra: North American marine equipment distributor offering curated catalogs of propulsion, lighting, deck hardware, and interior products. Comparable to IYS as a multi-department equipment distributor serving yacht and commercial marine customers.
• Heinen & Hopman: Specialist supplier and installer of HVAC, refrigeration, and engineering systems for superyachts. Most directly comparable to IYS in being a niche, brand-led supplier serving the same engineering and interior departments of luxury yachts worldwide.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IYSNL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-yacht-services

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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