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MYS 2024: Steering the Future of Yachting with CMC Marine
CMC Marine joined the Superyachts.com Interview Studio at MYS 2024, sharing insights into the company’s innovative approach to stabilisation and steering systems. Sam Crockford, Managing Director of the company, proudly reported that CMC Marine has established itself as a leader in the industry by focusing on electrically actuated systems, which provide enhanced performance and reliability compared to traditional hydraulic systems.
CMC Marine specialises in the medium to large motor yacht sector, typically ranging from 30 to 90 metres. Crockford explained that one of the features that makes CMC Marine unique is that they were among the first to embrace electrical power not just for stabilisation, but also steering and thruster systems, allowing the company to stay at the forefront of technological advancements.
‘Today a lot of people use hydraulic systems, which are perfectly adequate but perhaps a bit dated’, Sam Crockford, Managing Director at CMC Marine, noted, emphasising the brand's commitment to innovation.
One of CMC Marine’s strengths lies in its ability to cater to clients' bespoke needs through close collaboration with shipyards. ‘We are not the largest company in the world, but by no means the smallest either’, Crockford commented. This iterative process ensures that its systems meet both shipyard and client expectations.
Crockford also introduced Directa, the new electrical steering system, representing another leap forward. Unlike traditional hydraulic steering systems, Directa offers superior control and reliability with less chance of redundancy.
At the Cannes Yachting Festival, CMC Marine launched the STAB50, part of their series of stabilisation units designed to accommodate modern yacht interiors that prioritise guest space while maintaining performance. Crockford explained: ‘These days the interior space on yachts has been pushed out to provide more volume for guests, which means technical systems need to become more compact yet provide the same level of performance that they did previously’.
As the company approaches its 20th anniversary of electrically actuated systems, CMC Marine recently announced a collaboration with Dometic for steering systems integration. This partnership allows signals from Dometic’s steering system to communicate with CMC's stabilising system; ‘...and the two systems talk,’ explained Crockford.
As Sam Crockfrod’s interview came to a close, he explained that in his opinion: ‘the real exciting future is more the integration with systems, not just our systems, but third party systems’.
To find out more, watch the full interview above.
"Today a lot of people use hydraulic systems, which are perfectly adequate but perhaps a bit dated."
"Today a lot of people use hydraulic systems, which are perfectly adequate but perhaps a bit dated."
Sam Crockford, Managing Director, CMC Marine