Technological innovations in yachts: what’s changing in 2024

Yachting is constantly evolving. It too must keep pace with technological innovations if it is to remain a popular and upmarket sector. It also has to take into account the ‘little extras’ that are essential if you want to feel good on your boat. Yacht manufacturers are constantly innovating, and new products are appearing all the time. Let’s take a look at what’s in store for 2024.

Technological innovations

Shipyards are constantly innovating in their technological research. To satisfy customers, the various researchers in the field have to take their concerns into account.

They want to make navigation easier and offer a unique and totally personalised experience. And to do this, they are using artificial intelligence. AI will support the pilot in a number of ways. It will be much easier to find the optimum route. If you want to change it along the way, no problem. The AI will be able to take all the parameters into account to create a new, safe and efficient route.

Artificial intelligence is also there to assist the pilot in monitoring the various on-board systems. For example, it will be possible to use AI to manage energy consumption.

The innovations also concern safety. When you take to the sea, it’s essential to bear in mind that a rescue is always possible. A fire could break out on board, a person could fall overboard or, in certain areas, you could be confronted with ‘external’ dangers. In all cases, extra safety is required. On yachts, for example, fire detection systems are being developed and are becoming increasingly effective. Drones are also becoming increasingly widespread. They have become very important in rescue operations.

Environmental concerns are also at the heart of shipbuilders’ preoccupations. Today, yachts are often singled out for the pollution they generate. So builders have been looking for solutions to reduce the impact of their boats.

Hydrogen has become an essential element of innovation. Its use offers high-performance technologies and greatly reduced carbon emissions. Many yachts are now equipped with hydrogen propulsion. This technology generates no noise and much less pollution. Hydrogen is also used to generate electricity. Hydrogen fuel cells produce only water, so they are environmentally friendly.

However, storing hydrogen has posed a number of problems. Today, storage has been considerably improved. Compact, perfectly secure systems mean greater autonomy and greater safety.

Comfort, an important point

Of course, a yacht has to look good, but passenger comfort also deserves special attention. Recent yachts are equipped with systems to reduce noise and vibrations.

Equipment completes the picture. Top-of-the-range entertainment is available. You can spend time watching exciting films thanks to satellite communication and streaming. This technology not only provides entertainment, but also keeps you in touch with the world.

There are also more and more special features on board. For example, yachts can be equipped with gyms, spas and swimming pools. Scuba-diving platforms are also appearing. These allow you to explore the seabed exactly where you want to.

For a long time, building a yacht meant using unsustainable materials. But this is no longer the case. The interior fittings can be made from wood from sustainable forests. The boat’s lighting is provided by light-emitting diodes. Not only is this more sustainable, it also means better energy management. Wind and sun are also used. The yacht will be equipped with solar panels and wind turbines. This will guarantee the energy supply without producing pollution.

Passenger comfort also depends on the temperature on board. And although the system in question was invented only a few years ago, it is becoming increasingly popular, and by 2024 will be an incredible success. The MMVS or Marine Mechanical Ventilation System is a system patented by NASA. It renews and purifies the air, guaranteeing a complete renewal of the air in all the yacht’s rooms every hour. The air will also be disinfected, and the temperature in each room will be perfectly adapted.

These are the main technological innovations found in today’s yachts. Artificial intelligence, the use of green energy and hydrogen, innovative ventilation systems: everything is being done to offer passengers optimum use and comfort, as well as the crew, who will be able to draw on these innovations to deliver an even more enjoyable experience.

Technology is an area in which builders carry out enormous research in order to offer yachts of the highest quality.