Akerboom Yacht Equipment

Originating as a small yard constructing wooden boats, Akerboom evolved into a major developer of high-end equipment for luxury superyachts.

A pivotal milestone occurred in 1986 when Akerboom joined the Royal De Vries Group, embedding the company directly into the supply chain for world-renowned Feadship superyachts. Grounded in a long-standing Dutch boatbuilding legacy, the company maintains rigorous quality standards across every mechanical component produced.

Akerboom focuses on integrating complex systems into tight interior spaces aboard motorboats and luxury yachts. The product lineup includes:

• Custom hydraulic boarding ladders, gangways, and pop-up walkway systems
• Swimlifts, movable deck platforms, and garage shell doors
• Specialized hatches, cranes, and automated helicopter hangars with retractable platform lifts
• Advanced wireless remote control systems with real-time feedback displays for crew operations

To solve unique architectural challenges, Akerboom applies Modular Function Deployment (MFD). This engineering strategy separates standardized baseline components from bespoke client modules, giving superyacht owners tailored equipment without sacrificing reliability over the yacht’s lifespan.

Long-term support forms another key pillar of the company’s work. Akerboom operates a global service network with dedicated workshops and field engineers positioned at major superyacht hubs, including facilities in Spain and North America. Dedicated project managers work alongside client teams from initial concept through commissioning, refit, and ongoing routine maintenance.