Lighting Control

Beautiful lighting, engineered for reliability at sea

On board a yacht, lighting is more than convenience — it shapes atmosphere, safety, and the entire guest experience. A professional marine lighting control system delivers refined scenes, consistent dimming, and intuitive operation across the vessel, while being engineered to withstand the realities of marine life.

We design and deliver yacht lighting control that is dependable, easy for crew to operate, and built for long term serviceability worldwide — whether you’re planning a new build, a refit, or a clean retrofit from an end of life platform.

What marine lighting control delivers

A properly designed lighting control system allows the vessel to operate lighting by scene, not by individual circuits.

Typical capabilities include:

  • One-touch lighting scenes for guest areas and crew workflows

  • Smooth, flicker-free dimming and consistent lighting levels

  • Centralised and local control via keypads, touch panels, and app interfaces

  • Time-based automation, such as sunrise, sunset, night modes, and housekeeping modes

  • Clear zoning and naming so operation is simple and repeatable

The result is lighting that feels effortless, consistent, and premium across the yacht.

New build and refit design

We engineer lighting control around the yacht’s operational needs and onboard constraints, including:

  • Load and circuit strategy for dimming and switching

  • Scene planning for guest experience and crew efficiency

  • Keypad and interface placement for intuitive use

  • Equipment space planning, power protection, and heat management

  • Service access considerations and future expansion allowance

Clean retrofit upgrades with minimal disruption

Many yachts are still operating legacy lighting platforms that are now obsolete or approaching the end of life. When these systems fail, they typically fail at the worst time during charter, guest stays, or critical operations.

We provide a proven clean retrofit approach designed to upgrade lighting control with minimal disruption on board, keeping the project controlled and avoiding unnecessary demolition where possible. The goal is simple: restore reliability and future proof support without ripping the vessel apart.

Designed for marine realities

Marine lighting control must perform in conditions that punish poor design. We account for:

  • Vibration, movement, and environmental exposure

  • Electrical noise and power stability

  • Equipment space constraints and cooling

  • Cable routing limitations and access for future service

  • Operational simplicity for rotating crew

  • Global serviceability and consistent documentation

Seamless integration with the yacht experience

Lighting control becomes even more powerful when integrated with related onboard systems, including:

  • Unified control interfaces across AV, HVAC, and lighting

  • Guest experience scenes such as Welcome, Dinner, Entertain, Movie, Night

  • Crew modes such as Housekeeping, Turnaround, Maintenance, Security

  • Safety and pathway lighting behaviours for night operation

What we deliver

Depending on the scope, our marine lighting control service can include:

  • Lighting control system design and engineering

  • Keypad and interface layout planning

  • Load schedules and zoning strategy

  • Scene programming and operational logic

  • Commissioning, testing, and crew handover

  • Documentation and as-built records

  • Remote support planning and long-term after-sales care

FAQ

  • Can you retrofit lighting control on an existing yacht without major disruption?

    Yes. Where possible, we use a clean upgrade approach that prioritises minimal disruption, sensible reuse of existing infrastructure, and controlled access planning. The best method depends on the current system, wiring architecture, and vessel timelines.

  • We have a legacy lighting system. What risks do we face if we leave it running?

    Obsolete platforms become increasingly difficult to service, source parts for, and keep stable. Failures often happen at the worst time, and can quickly turn into urgent fault-finding during charter or guest use.

  • Can you standardise lighting controls so the crew can operate them easily?

    Yes. We design consistent keypad layouts, clear naming, and logical scenes across the vessel so operation is simple and repeatable — even with rotating crew.

  • Do you create scenes specifically for charter and guest experience?

    Absolutely. We typically build guest scenes such as Welcome, Dinner, Entertain, Movie, Night, and Exterior, alongside crew-focused modes like Housekeeping, Turnaround, and Maintenance.

  • Will the lighting dim smoothly and reliably with LED fixtures?

    Yes, but compatibility matters. We design dimming methods and load strategies to avoid flicker, drop out, or inconsistent dimming performance, then tune during commissioning.

  • Can lighting control integrate with other onboard systems?

    Yes. Lighting control can be integrated with automation interfaces, AV, HVAC, and security states where appropriate, creating a cohesive onboard experience.

  • Can you support installations globally?

    Yes. We plan projects to suit global vessel schedules and refit windows, with documentation and support pathways designed for long term serviceability.

  • What do you need from us to start the design or upgrade process?

    Typically, we review vessel drawings where available, current system details, equipment locations, and your operational goals. A brief onboard assessment is often the fastest way to confirm the best approach.