CCTV

Clear visibility and reliable security, anywhere in the world

On board a yacht, CCTV is about more than security — it supports safety, situational awareness, crew efficiency, and peace of mind for owners and guests. The key is reliability: cameras must capture clear footage day and night, recordings must be dependable, and access must be secure.

We design and deliver marine CCTV systems for superyachts and luxury vessels, engineered for harsh environments, tidy installation, and long-term serviceability worldwide.

What a marine CCTV system includes

A properly designed yacht CCTV solution typically includes:

  • Strategically placed marine appropriate cameras (exterior and interior, where required)

  • Reliable recording architecture with appropriate retention planning

  • Secure live viewing and playback via approved interfaces

  • Smart event and motion detection with reduced false alarms

  • Optional integration with control systems and onboard workflows

The result is a system crew can trust under real operational conditions.

Designed for marine realities

Marine CCTV needs a different standard than land based installs. We plan for:

  • Salt air, humidity, vibration, and temperature swings

  • Challenging mounting locations and cable routing constraints

  • Stable power and protected equipment spaces

  • Night performance and glare management in reflective marine environments

  • Service access for maintenance without disrupting interiors

  • Clear documentation for global support and future refits

Camera planning that actually works

Most CCTV issues come down to poor placement and unrealistic expectations. We design coverage intentionally, based on how the vessel operates.

Common areas include:

  • Passerelle and gangway monitoring

  • Perimeter and exterior deck coverage

  • Engine room and technical spaces where required

  • Crew access points and operational corridors

  • Beach club and tender areas

  • Critical entry points and high value zones

We focus on useful angles, correct mounting heights, and lens selection that delivers identifiable footage, not just “a wide view.”

Integration with onboard systems

Where appropriate, CCTV can be integrated into the yacht’s wider technology ecosystem:

  • Camera pop ups on touch panels for door, gate, or access events

  • Quick views for gangway activity or tender operations

  • Defined security modes for night and away states

  • Centralised viewing workflows for crew

We keep integrations practical, stable, and easy to use.

What we deliver

Depending on vessel scope, our marine CCTV service can include:

  • Camera placement design and coverage strategy

  • Recording architecture and retention planning

  • Network integration and secure access configuration

  • Commissioning, testing, and performance validation

  • User workflows for crew operation

  • Documentation and as built records

  • Support readiness planning aligned to vessel policy

Our process

  1. Discovery and vessel review

    We identify operational needs, risk areas, and how crew will use the system.

  2. Design and coverage plan

    Camera positions, lens choices, recording requirements, and access workflows.

  3. Installation coordination

    Cable routing, equipment space planning, and tidy mounting aligned with interiors.

  4. Commissioning and validation

    Night performance checks, motion tuning, recording validation, and stability testing.

  5. Handover and support

    Crew training, documentation, and ongoing service options.

FAQ

  • What makes marine CCTV different from a standard CCTV install?

    Yachts require equipment and installation methods that can handle salt air, vibration, humidity, and tight technical spaces. Design also needs to consider service access, night performance, and reliable recording while at sea.

  • Can CCTV be viewed from onboard touch panels or approved devices?

    Yes, depending on the vessel’s control system and security policy. We can configure secure viewing and quick access workflows for the crew.

  • How do you ensure the cameras record reliably all the time?

    We design stable network integration, protected equipment locations, correct power practices, and validate recording and recovery behaviour during commissioning.

  • Do marine CCTV systems work well at night?

    Yes, when specified and installed correctly. Night performance depends on camera selection, lens choice, mounting height, and managing reflections and lighting conditions common on yachts.

  • Can you reduce false motion alerts caused by waves, reflections, or moving lines?

    Yes. We tune detection zones and sensitivity properly and configure practical alert rules that suit marine environments.

  • Can you support CCTV upgrades during a refit without major disruption?

    Often, yes. We can upgrade cameras, improve coverage, modernise recording architecture, and tidy infrastructure during refit windows with controlled disruption.

  • What do you need to start a CCTV design?

    Vessel drawings where available, desired coverage areas, equipment space locations, and any operational requirements from the captain, security, or ETO. An onboard assessment is often the fastest way to confirm the best plan.