Oem Yacht Service (nl) B.v.

What Oem Yacht Service (nl) B.v. does

OEM Yacht Service (NL) B.V. is an independent superyacht technical services provider founded in 2018 and headquartered in Waddinxveen, the Netherlands, with an operational base in Barcelona, Spain. The company serves owners, captains, and crews of 30m+ superyachts and megayachts, as well as major builders including Feadship, Lürssen, Benetti, Oceanco, and Devonport. Its core differentiator is brand-agnostic OEM-quality service enabled by in-house proprietary PLC programming, integrated electrical-hydraulic control expertise, and partnerships with original equipment manufacturers such as Hellebrekers, FEEBE, and Holland's electrical control cabinet builders.

The company's product architecture is organized around three pillars: Control Technology (proprietary PLC/ECC programming, HPU and valve block systems, and new build/refit control solutions), Service & Refit (eight specialist lines covering boarding, lifting, propulsion, access, hydraulic/control, pools/jacuzzis, shading, and special equipment), and Yacht Support (technical consultation, project planning, financial control, and owners' representation). Technical differentiators include custom touch-screen HMIs, multi-equipment control cabinets supporting up to eight pieces of equipment, and propulsion expertise traceable to the founders' Akerboom heritage.

The business model is project-based professional services with quote-driven pricing dependent on yacht size, equipment type, scope, and location. Revenue is generated from one-time refit and upgrade projects, annual surveys and preventive maintenance contracts, emergency repairs, control technology sales and installation, and consulting engagements. The company is entirely founder-owned and bootstrapped by Marcel Aartsen and Oscar van der Lans, who collectively bring 35+ years of yacht equipment experience, and currently operates with a small team while actively recruiting additional technical specialists.

Name

Oem Yacht Service (nl) B.v.

Legal name

OEM Yacht Service (nl) B.v.

Website

https://oemyachtservice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OEM Yacht Service is an independent Dutch superyacht technical services provider offering proprietary PLC control upgrades, multi-discipline service and refit, and consultancy to owners, captains, and builders of 30m+ yachts worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Superyacht Maintenance and Refit Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Yacht Refit, Rebuild & Lifecycle Upgrades (MRO) (IMAJAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yacht & Recreational Boat Service & Refit (TLAKAKAD), Luxury Yacht Systems Integration & Commissioning (Shipyard) (IMAJAMAI)

Keywords

• Superyacht maintenance services
• Yacht control systems
• Yacht refit services
• Marine propulsion service
• Hydraulic systems service

Headquarters

HQ city

Waddinxveen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Annual surveys, preventive maintenance, and on-site service for yacht equipment including control systems, hydraulic systems, propulsion, boarding equipment, and specialty systems.
2. Refit and Upgrade Projects: Complete refits and upgrades of yacht equipment including control system renewals, equipment overhauls, and modernization projects. Project-based pricing with technical consultation, project planning, and financial control.
3. Technical Consultation and Advisory: Technical consulting, project planning, financial control, and general advice for yacht maintenance and refit projects. Includes temporary owners representative services.
4. Control Technology Sales and Installation: New and replacement control systems including PLC/Electrical Control Cabinets, HPU/Valve Blocks, and complete newbuild/refit control systems with proprietary OEM programming.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OEM Yacht Service provides independent service, maintenance, and refit solutions for superyacht equipment, combining OEM-level knowledge with proprietary in-house PLC programming. Core offerings span Control Technology (PLC/ECC control systems, HPU/valve block hydraulics, new build and refit control solutions), Service & Refit across boarding, lifting/hoisting, propulsion, access, hydraulic, pool/jacuzzi, shading, and special equipment, and Yacht Support including technical consultation, project planning, and financial control.

Product overview

OEM Yacht Service is an independent yacht support company offering specialized service, maintenance, and refit solutions for superyacht equipment. The company operates a modular service architecture organized around three core service areas: Control Technology (covering PLC/ECC systems, HPU/valve blocks, and new build/refit control solutions), Service & Refit (offering specialized maintenance for boarding equipment, lifting/hoisting, propulsion, access systems, hydraulic controls, pools/jacuzzis, and shading equipment), and Yacht Support (providing technical consultation, project planning, and financial control). The company differentiates itself through deep inhouse PLC programming capabilities and partnerships with original equipment manufacturers, enabling them to service and maintain equipment from various yacht builders including Feadship, Lürssen, Benetti, Oceanco, and Devonport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Control Technology
• PLC / ECC Control Systems
• HPU / Valve Block Systems
• New Build / Refit Control Systems
• Boarding Equipment Service & Refit
• Lifting & Hoisting Equipment Service & Refit
• Propulsion Service & Refit
• Access Equipment Service & Refit
• Hydraulic & Control Systems Service & Refit
• Pool & Jacuzzi Service & Refit
• Shading Equipment Service & Refit
• Special Equipment Service & Refit
• Yacht Support Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment can last forever when properly maintained at prescribed intervals with right quality service
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HellebrekerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOEM Yacht Service works closely with Hellebrekers, Holland's top manufacturer of swimming pools and Jacuzzi's. Hellebrekers provides the hardware while OEM handles installation and service on yachts. OEM has full support from Hellebrekers for all service needs and maintains a full service team with mobile workshop on standby during season.
• FEEBEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with FEEBE for gangway overhaul projects. OEM coordinates with FEEBE for removal, overhaul, and reinstallation of gangways on superyachts, providing comprehensive service as expected from the original equipment manufacturer.
• AkerboomcoreTechnology or IntegrationFounders come from Akerboom, the propulsion specialist from Feadship. This provides extensive in-house propulsion system knowledge including propellershaft systems, trust bearings, and vibration analysis capabilities.
• Holland Electrical Control Cabinet BuilderscoreTechnology or IntegrationOEM works closely with Holland's best Electrical Control Cabinet builders for PLC/Electrical Control Cabinet production. Multiple PLC brands are used to ensure best setup and to manage supply chain challenges.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Monaco Marine: Independent superyacht refit and maintenance operator with yards across the French Riviera and Monaco. Highly comparable service portfolio (annual surveys, refits, emergency response) and similar target customer (30m+ yacht owners and captains seeking manufacturer-independent technical support).
• Amico & Co: Superyacht repair, refit, and conversion yard in Genoa, one of the listed active service locations for OEM Yacht Service. Comparable service mix (technical refit, maintenance, system upgrades) for large yachts visiting Italian shipyards.
• Astilleros de Mallorca: Major superyacht refit and repair shipyard in Palma de Mallorca — a key location where OEM Yacht Service is also active. Directly comparable in offering independent refit services to the same Mediterranean superyacht fleet.
• Hellebrekers: Dutch specialist in luxury pool, jacuzzi, and wellness systems for superyachts. Already a strategic partner to OEM Yacht Service for pool/jacuzzi service, and a comparable technical specialist serving the same HNW yacht clientele.
• Palumbo Malta Superyards: Network of superyacht refit yards across the Mediterranean (Malta, Naples, Ancona, Savona). Comparable as an independent refit service provider serving large yachts with full refit and system upgrade capabilities, including control and electrical systems.
• Lusben (Azimut|Benetti Group): Dedicated superyacht refit and repair division of the Azimut|Benetti Group, located in Viareggio. Comparable because it provides full-service refit, system upgrades, and lifecycle maintenance for large yachts, including PLC/control system renewals — overlapping directly with OEM Yacht Service's core offering.
• MB92 Barcelona: One of the largest independent superyacht refit and repair shipyards in the Mediterranean. Directly comparable because OEM Yacht Service actively operates out of the MB92 facility in Barcelona to deliver refit work, and both serve the same Feadship/Lürssen/Benetti customer base for refit and overhaul projects.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Huisman: Dutch luxury yacht builder with deep technical expertise in custom superyacht systems. Comparable in pedigree and technical depth, and a potential overlap for owners seeking high-end technical service on premium Dutch-built vessels.
• Damen Shipyards (Yachting): Large Dutch shipbuilding group with a dedicated yachting division (including Amels and Sea Axe fast yacht support). While much broader than OEM Yacht Service, its yachting activities overlap with high-end refit, maintenance, and lifecycle support for large yachts globally.

Regional players

• Fr. Fassmer GmbH: German shipyard and engineering firm with superyacht refit and lifecycle service capabilities. Comparable as a technically deep European refit and engineering provider, though less focused than OEM Yacht Service on the superyacht control-technology niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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