M/Y Samaya – Integrated Technology Specification

Overview

Liquid Automation has designed and engineered a complete control solution integrating audio-visual, lighting, HVAC and network systems throughout the vessel, delivering seamless functionality, reliability, and a consistent user experience across all decks.

Control System

The vessel’s automation is driven by Crestron, programmed and commissioned by Liquid Automation.

This upgrade replaces the previous proprietary overlay with a native Crestron environment, enhancing speed, reliability, and maintainability while reducing hardware footprint.

The Crestron system centrally manages:

• Audio / Video Distribution

• Lighting

• Blinds and Shades

• HVAC

• Network

Liquid Automation’s Priority Control Module (LPC) ensures efficient handling of shared sources. When a device (such as an Apple TV) is in use, the LPC provides real-time feedback and location details, preventing conflicts between areas and simplifying source selection.

User Interfaces

Control throughout the vessel is achieved via a combination of Crestron TSR-310 wireless remotes and Apple iPad Mini (7th Gen) touch interfaces.

Device Quantity

Crestron TSR-310 Remotes 15 Units

Apple iPad Mini (7th Gen) 7 Units

This ensures every entertainment and guest space has intuitive access to the system with consistent interface logic.

Video Distribution

Video delivery is managed via Crestron NVX supporting full 4K UHD across all displays with near-instant source switching and fault monitoring at device level.

Key Features

• 12 separate video areas

• 12 x Apple TVs centrally located in main AV racks

• Roaming Apple TV functionality – enabling playback continuation between zones

• Central Blu-ray

• Plex Media Server with separate Owner, Guest, and Crew libraries

• Chart Navigation Relay available to all screens for live positioning and distance displays

• Karaoke system integrated in the Main Saloon and Ethnic Lounge

• DJ Input / Party Speaker Outputs retained across three deck areas

Audio Distribution

Audio throughout the vessel is delivered using Crestron DM NAX Audio-over-IP amplifiers to 40 zones, supporting AirPlay 2 and Bonjour network routing for seamless casting between Owner, Guest, and Crew networks.

System Highlights

• 40 Stereo and Surround Zones

• Integrated DSP Processing per zone

• Zone Linking for shared deck playback

• Internet radio tuners per zone

• Direct AirPlay 2 Streaming

• Bluetooth Hearing Assist Transmitters in select areas

• Local Audio Inputs for DJ decks and auxiliary sources

This distributed architecture minimizes rack space, reduces cabling, and allows any source to be routed to any area with complete signal integrity.

Lighting Integration

The existing Lutron lighting system has been expanded and  integrated directly with the Crestron control.

Ensuite and secondary zones can “follow audio” using the Lutron keypad for quick activation, while volume control remains accessible through TSR remotes.

This ensures simple, unified control logic throughout all guest and Owner areas.

Network Infrastructure

The network backbone combines Netgear AV Line managed switches with Ruckus Wi-Fi 6 access points, ensuring reliable connectivity for entertainment, control, and operational networks.

Network Design Features

• Wired Backbone: High-speed 10Gbps fibre links between core switches

• Wireless Backbone: Ruckus BeamFlex adaptive technology to overcome steel structure interference

• VLAN Segmentation: Isolated networks for Owner, Guest, Crew, and Control

• PoE+ Switching: Powering network devices and AV endpoints with remote reboot capability

• Bonjour and AirPlay 2 Routing: Seamless wireless casting between segregated networks

This configuration ensures high availability, stability, and security across all operational environments on board.

Equipment Racks and Power Management

All racks were designed, fabricated, and commissioned by Liquid Automation, adhering to marine-grade standards.

Each rack includes:

• IP-controlled PDUs for remote management

• Dual temperature threshold sensors linked to Crestron alerts and shutdown logic

• Neat, serviceable layouts with detailed labeling and documentation

Key Features

• Native Crestron Control, engineered by Liquid Automation

• Liquid Priority Control Module for real-time source management

• 4K60 4:4:4 NVX video distribution with IP-level fault feedback

• DM NAX audio network with AirPlay 2, Bonjour routing and internet radio per zone

• Ruckus Wi-Fi 6 for reliable streaming and control connectivity

• PoE+ Network Design minimizing power supplies and hardware footprint

• Centralized Rack Architecture with IP control and temperature protection

• Comprehensive System Documentation produced to Liquid Automation’s award-winning standards