Senior Network Engineer (Haarlem, The Netherlands)
Senior Network Engineer (Haarlem, The Netherlands)
Position Overview
The Senior Network Engineer will play a key role in the design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced network solutions, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of the network infrastructure. This position demands a highly skilled individual with extensive experience in Cisco technologies, network security, voice systems, and automation, as well as hands-on experience managing largescale, complex network environments.
About us
Bond Technology Management Ltd. is an international company specialized in providing consultancy, system design, project management and support services for audio-visual entertainment-, communications, IT and security systems on board private superyachts. The company was founded in 2006 and we currently have 40+ employees in the team. Bond TM has offices in Cyprus, Amsterdam, Monaco, Barcelona, Brisbane and Hamburg. Our activities include providing expert consultancy to yacht owners, developing system specifications, managing the construction process and providing after delivery support services.
Required Experience & Technical Skills
- A minimum of 5-7 years of hands-on experience in network engineering, focusing on network design, implementation, and maintenance.
- Strong background in managing Linux servers and systems, including scripting and automation.
- Demonstrated experience with multicast network design and management, such as PIM-SM, PIMDM and IGMP.
- In-depth knowledge of network protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), routing, and switching.
- Proficiency in network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark).
- Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and other network security technologies.
Desirable Skills
- Extensive experience with Cisco Call Manager (CUCM) and VoIP, SIP, and telephony systems.
- Proven experience with Cisco ISE for network access control and security management or equivalent.
- Experience with Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) for network automation, assurance, and monitoring.
- Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure) and cloud-based communication solutions.
- Proven experience with IPv6 deployment and dual-stack network management.
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong Experience with customer interaction.
What we can offer you
This role provides the opportunity to work on a diverse range of technologies, taking a leadership role in key projects, and working with cutting-edge tools to ensure the security, reliability, and efficiency of the enterprise network. As a member of our team, you’ll collaborate with individuals from various business sectors and bring your ideas to life. We also provide numerous development opportunities to help you grow and build a fulfilling, successful career with us.
If you are a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of networking technologies and a passion for solving complex challenges, we encourage you to apply.
Are you unsure if you completely match the profile, but the job description is still appealing? Are you interested or have questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Please send your application and CV, in English, via email to hiring@bondtm.com
We are looking forward to meeting you.
Negating natural conflict
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Negating natural conflict
Build processes and schedules are not always in harmony with rapid technological advancement, but compromise and rational discussion can produce results that satisfy the needs of all stakeholders.
The Pesse canoe, believed to be the oldest known boat in the world, was discovered in the Netherlands and is thought to have been constructed between 8040 and 7510 BC. By stark contrast, the first iPhone was launched in 2007. However, these seemingly incongruous inventions are now inextricably linked in the development of every superyacht project.
Shipbuilding and technological innovation have, and always will, go hand in hand. But are the established build processes of the shipyard and the pace of technological change always in sync?
“There is a systemic challenge that businesses like shipyards have to face and it has everything to do with the varying pace of technological advancement,” says Zeb Robin, technical director at Bond Technology Management. “Shipyards are absolutely fantastic at what they do. Where it concerns the heavy equipment and machinery that is vital to the build and operation of the vessel, the shipyards are fantastic, but this machinery evolves and matures at a far slower pace than the technology world. It requires an altogether different set of skills.”
Indeed, one could argue that given the already complex nature of super- yachts and the various systems on board, it would be unrealistic that shipyards should be expected to keep pace with all forms of technological advancement. The core mechanical and technical role of the shipyard is to build a vessel safely, soundly, on time and on budget – with all the elements of luxury required to transform a boat into a superyacht. The rate of innovation of mechanical systems, while still evident, is relatively sedate when compared to that of AV/IT – especially considering that the first diesel-powered ship was launched in 1912.
“Shipyards, as has been previously stated, are very good at their art of building yachts, and to build them efficiently and to a schedule requires a repeatable process, says Will Faimatea, director and founder of Bond. “I noticed the disconnect during my times on board yachts as an ETO between 1994 and 2003 and considered the idea of consultancy for AV/IT/Communications/ Security systems back then as owners seemed to be surprised at how the AV/IT/Comms system performed. What appeared to be an opportunity for technology consultants back in 2003 has grown to a point where most builds will put a company or person into this position to specify or design and manage the implementation of these systems.”
“Making a superyacht is a unique skill and it requires years of expertise provided by groups of talented people who pool their craftsmanship and expertise to work together,” says Casper Kleiman, product marketing manager at VBH. “A great deal of prior knowledge goes into a new project, the result of years of trying new things, failing, trying again and succeeding. These practical experiences make all the difference when it comes to building superyachts.
“It is also why yacht construction follows a logical process and a well- rehearsed rhythm. This approach has proven over the years to lead to the best possible results for a superyacht and her owners. New features, functions or experiences are bound to have an impact on a well-thought-out building process. Using new possibilities requires rethinking, educated guesses and an element of uncertainty.”

“New features, functions or experiences are bound to have an impact on a well-thought-out building process. Using new possibilities requires rethinking, educated guesses and an element of uncertainty.”
Will Faimatea, director and founder, BondTM
If you install an AV/IT project at the earliest opportunity during a superyacht build – especially on the largest projects that can take up to four years to complete – that system will be antiquated by current standards by the end of the project. Therefore, there is a requirement to balance construction needs and owner expectations when it concerns the latest and greatest technologies. In some instances, this means delaying purchasing and other final decisions until as late in the build as possible. While this may sound daunying, it doesn’t necessarily have to be.
“It can be breathtaking at times to be racing towards the brick wall that is delivery, and to be surgically going through the project and making small design changes to ensure that what the owners get in their AV/IT systems are fresh,” says Robin. “Looking from the outside, I can see why people might think this is a little terrifying and that is why some yards are sometimes hesitant to do it. There is a perfectly natural conflict of interest here because shipyards, quite rightly, want to be on schedule and on budget, which explains why they are occasionally risk-averse. They do not want changes made midstream that could in any way compromise their build principles.”
That said, this conflict of interest is by no means a deal-breaker nor, if managed properly, need it have a negative impact on a project. Indeed, according to Robin, a rational approach to such issues can significantly reduce the risk of a potential conflict having a noticeable impact on a build. Dealing with new technologies or processes can be extremely difficult when managing a tight time frame. A certain level of control and compromise is required to manage such a project effectively. “What should take precedence when it comes to building a yacht? A proven approach or the latest technology? It is a difficult choice to make,” adds Kleiman.
“It’s a surgical, rational process,” explains Robin. “When a decision has to be made because the ceilings are getting closed in four months, and you have to make a final decision on the types of antennae for the WiFi systems that are going on board, then there is no room to postpone. If you delay ceiling closures, for instance, it is going to have a knock- on effect for various elements of the project, and no one is going to be happy and that is a worst-case scenario.
“However, if the yard is asking for a decision to be made a year before it will actually impact the build, it’s the responsibility of the consultant, inte- grator or owner’s team to explain to the yard, in a clear and rational manner, what the benefits of delaying for a year are. This will require in-depth analysis of those decisions that have already been made, such as cabling and device IDs, and a clear outline of why a delay would be beneficial.”
Before exploring the various stages of the superyacht build, it must be noted that not all owners are after the latest and greatest technologies. It’s no secret that most shipyards, as well as AV/IT integrators, would prefer to use proven platforms and systems because of the potential to reduce cost, risk and delays. For many owners, this is far more appealing than spending vast amounts of money on state-of-the-art technology, and to try to upsell the owner can be unwise. It’s imperative, therefore, that to avoid problems later in a project, the first step is to determine what a client actually wants.

“During the design and build phase, it is imperative that there is good communication and decision-making practices throughout the project. If design and product decisions are improperly logged, the project can begin to fall apart.”
Zeb Robin, technical director, BondTM
“Not everything on board needs to be the latest and greatest,” says Kleiman. “Different clients value different aspects of luxury. Some enjoy solitude and concert-level audio, others prefer watching movies with family or hosting big parties with friends. Whatever the main pleasure is, that’s where the yacht must shine.
“Introducing new possibilities requires close collaboration between the yard and technology professionals. The latter have more experience in the specific changing nature of possibilities and can assure the yard how the impact on building can be minimal while having a maximum impact on owner experience.”
Robin says that ensuring a client gets what they want is a huge part of any project. It may take several months to map out the functional requirements for any superyacht and this is partly due to the language barrier that occurs when discussing technology. Technology is tricky and ever changing, and while owners know how today’s systems work, the rate of progress means they may not be able to accurately communicate what they require from a system that will be integrated in four years’ time. “We often speak to clients who say, ‘I want the best’,” says Robin. “However, when we show them how much ‘the best’ costs, many realise that what they actually require is something less. Part of the process during the functional specification phase is to enable the owner or their team to see the specification on paper and understand what the end cost is likely to be. At the end of the day, they have an idea about how much money they are willing to spend, but the system you have discussed must also meet their expectations.”
When it comes to the fast-paced technological systems that fall within the broad AV/IT designation such as satcomms, entertainment systems and security, a fair tendering process can be key to project success. Nevertheless, many projects are often conducted using trusted representatives, which is perfectly acceptable for the less complex projects mentioned earlier. However, the risk of automatically using a trusted partner is that the resolution of the conflict of interests also discussed previously will be weighted in the shipyard’s favour.

“Not everything on board needs to be the latest and greatest. Whatever the main pleasure is, that’s where the yacht must shine. ”
Casper Kleiman, product marketing manager, VBH
“The next thing is that during the design and build phase, it is imperative that there is good communication and decision-making practices throughout the project,” adds Robin. “If design and product decisions are improperly logged, the project can begin to fall apart. Interior drawings have to be constantly reviewed at an aggressive pace as they are generated to make sure that all the build data is accurate, all the way down to device ID codes and individual cables.”
Some of the more common errors when it comes to the integration of technology – avoidable in many cases – are a lack of space, insufficient power output or inappropriate infrastructure. During design or mechanical meetings, special care should be taken to ensure there is appropriate space apportioned for the technology specified. “The typical oversite is that the shipyard installs a piece of technology in an area that is too small or with poor ventilation and the system overheats,” says Robin.
“Invariably, this will occur during periods that require high power outputs, such as parties. And no one wants the systems to fail during a party!” And Kleiman concludes, “Without innovation, things stay the same. No one benefits when you obstruct progress. We want superyachts to guide the way towards a more desirable way of living. Yachts serve as a showcase of the ultimate luxury – and that’s why they are forever changing. Generations of yacht-builders have developed trusted ways of building. Technology plays a major role in the lives of people, at home
Integrating technologies into a yacht is a skill all of its own. and on board superyachts too. With technologies changing fast, integrating them into a yacht, the yacht-building process and the operation of a yacht is a skill all of its own.” Today, superyachts and techno- logically advanced systems go together to create a luxury experience that satisfies every owner and guest requirement. While the end product is frequently phenomenal, shipyards and consultants must constantly work with one another to adapt the process and systems to ensure the end results satisfies the shipyard’s core promises: to be on time, on budget and to a high quality, as well as ensuring there is room for compromise to meet the requirements of owners and guests from an AV/IT perspective.
Technology Like Running Water
Technology Like Running Water
Through consultancy and management, Bond TM gets the most out of AV/IT systems.
As superyachts continue to grow in size and complexity, AV/IT systems continue to grow in scale and importance. Far from being an entertaining addition, AV/IT systems now form the backbone of the superyacht experience. Through consultancy and management Bond TM ensures that client requirements are translated into enjoyable systems.
“Having been an ETO for seven years, Bond was created to solve a single problem. After a three-year build project, how could people get it so wrong?”
asks Will Faimatea, founder and director of Bond Technology Management & Consultancy.
“As an ETO I grew tired of being blamed for technology not performing as it should – especially when guests were on board – when the issues lay with the technology itself. Had anyone actually taken the time to ask the owner what they wanted?”
The superyacht industry often proudly proclaims to be at the forefront of technological integration; however, it is not uncommon to find a disconnect between what owners and guests expect and what is delivered. The fault, it must be said, does not lie with any particular party; rather, there is a space in between the shipyards, designers, integrators and owners that, when left unfilled, can yield poor results.
“The most important element of any AV/IT project is to get it right for the principal. Whereas AV systems were once considered luxurious additions to a project, today entertainment and connectivity are like running water – it needs to work all the time and it should never run out,”
continues Faimatea.
“When Bond was first created there were no technological consultants. Today, clients invest a significant amount of time and money in their AV/IT systems; getting it wrong is not an option.”
In recent years, the complexity of on-board AV/IT systems has grown astronomically and so has their primacy. Consultation, installation and delivery, however, is just part of the technological lifecycle. With owners and guests notoriously cash-rich and time-poor, it is paramount that the systems continue to work year-round and, in the event of a systems failure, that advisory teams and management are on hand day and night to resolve the issues.
“Support is a critical element of the superyacht experience. The superyacht industry does not shut down at the weekend. When a vessel requires assistance, it requires assistance immediately. Waiting around is not acceptable,”
explains Faimatea.
“Consultancy and delivery are just the beginning; management and support are essential and Bond provides the shore-side constant for ETOs.”
Simply put, it is unacceptable for AV/IT systems not to be functioning optimally, Bond TM has built its reputation on ensuring that the disconnect between expectation and delivery is bridged.
Message from the Chairman
Message from the Chairman
Having spent close to a decade at sea on superyachts as an electronics engineer, it became my vision to create a new service in the industry where shipyards, owners and their representatives could receive the highest level of technical advice without committing to an audio visual, IT and communication system years before the project was delivered.
Now into our 15th year as Bond Technology Management, I feel very privileged to continue to be involved with our industry. Technology is in every part of our lives and Bond TM has grown significantly in size and scope, as have the projects on which we work.
I’m very proud of our significant involvement with what are currently the three largest yachts in the world, and have a core team that has been with me since the beginning. Now we are offering a more complete recruitment and training solution to help those wanting to get into the industry or find an ETO. Having been given the opportunity to become an ETO nearly 30 years ago, I’m pleased to be able to create a service for those seeking a career in yachting.
We have a talented group of over 35 engineers, including former crew members, which helps us immensely when it comes to designing and recommending systems that are both functional and manageable. Over 125 years of technical yachting experience assists us in every aspect of our work, from choosing the right systems for your needs before construction starts, right through to upgrades during refit periods.
Our team appreciates the importance of looking after our clients to maintain long and trusting relationships. We provide operational support for dozens of superyachts, working with ETOs or providing support to engineers in lieu of a specialist onboard.
Will Faimatea
Bond TM Founder & Director
Bond and Poppy team up to provide air purification technology onboard
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Bond Technology Management and Poppy team up to provide air purification technology onboard
Bond Technology Management, a technology support provider, and Poppy, a technology company that has established a pathogen sensing and security system, have teamed up as official partners to provide air purification systems onboard superyachts.
As air purification has become an especially important consideration onboard due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Will Faimatea, the director of Bond Technology Management recognised the organic establishment of this relationship:
“From 2018, one of Bond’s focuses has been the importance of air purification systems onboard superyachts. Bond and Poppy are utilising Poppy’s cutting-edge technology for the early detection of Covid-19 and other pathogens by harnessing Bond’s expertise and reputation in the yachting industry. This strategic partnership between Bond and Poppy was the next logical step.”
The Poppy team will join the Bond team at the Bond stand, located at AL 13 Quai Albert 1er, during the Monaco Yacht Show, which takes place this week.
5 Questions with Will Faimatea
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5 Questions with Will Faimatea
The superyacht industry may be small to some, but it is filled with a range of experts and professionals from around the world. In this series, we shine a light on some of the specialists working within the different segments of the industry to learn more about what they do for the sector. This week, we get to know the Managing Director at Bond Technology Management, Will Faimatea, to hear more about the IT (information technologies) and AV (audiovisual) services available aboard superyachts.
Can you tell us what is new in the bond group?
We’ve just started with two new companies within the Bond Group. I’ll speak about one at this point, the second one is not ready for launch yet. But, we are establishing ourselves with HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) consultancy and with cybersecurity.
HVAC isn’t necessarily within our core, but we are working with specialists who want to work within the Bond group and we want to work with them. What is interesting are that the processes that are followed in the pre-engineering, the design, and build phase are very similar to how our Hamburg office already handles projects. For example, we will share the same AVGA (audiovisual-general-arrangement) as before.
Bond has been in business for 12 years, how have you managed to keep a good team together?
How do I keep a good team? I think I listen to them, I try to treat them with respect. Even my trip today to the Amsterdam office isn’t necessarily brought about because I need to come, It’s that I haven’t been here for a couple of weeks and I would like to see the staff and I want to give them the opportunity to speak to me. For me, the biggest asset for Bond is the people. If you make your work your lifestyle then it doesn’t feel like work.
What are some of the latest projects you’ve been involved in, which you can say something about?
With new projects, we are involved in five Dutch shipyards which for me, since having this Amsterdam office, was a goal. There has been some shift, either in buying and owner’s teams, or openness of shipyards because all the relationships with the yards are good. With those projects, they are mostly 90m+ projects. One is a big refit that we are involved with and long-term with one of the builds we recently started last year, it’ll finish in 2022. So that’s really getting in at an early stage.
Do you see a shift in the way shipyards and owners approach the AV work and how they contract it?
They are becoming more astute about what they want to spend and what they want. Owners reps are savvier now, the days of choosing an integration company because you were best mates or you went to school with a captain, are much less. You choose a company that you trust and that friendship is built on trust, but there is a more commercial process now which I think Bond took right from the start which is design, tender out and, manage the project. I think the industry is changed for the better in that more predictable systems are able to be engineered.
With the advent of streaming services and the internet of things, do you think connectivity and subsequently the increase of internet-access, will change the way systems and hardware are set up on boats?
Connectivity is probably the biggest enabler within our segment of the yachting industry. Connectivity has allowed yachts more functionality on board without having to rely on the hardware on the vessel.
One thing we are looking forward to is the low-Earth-orbiting (LEO) satellites. There are two facets to connectivity; first, there’s the speed – the bandwidth – and the second is latency. With the geostationary satellites at 36500 km, they have an inherent latency which you can’t get rid of. With the low-Earth orbits, the latency can be brought down to sub 100 milliseconds. That is a trend which we are very much looking forward to.
Event systems are also becoming very important. The event system, as we call it at Bond, is typically a big display wall with bespoke content so as to give the room a certain feel. Samsung’s new “The Wall” is very impressive to see.
Visiting Bond TM's Support Team
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Visiting Bond TM's Support Team
Founded in 2007 by Will Faimatea, Bond Technology Management (Bond TM) has enjoyed an extremely successful seven years. Today, Bond TM is one of the world’s leading technical management companies for on-board audio visual, IT, communications, security and navigation systems for the most advanced superyacht new builds and refit projects. SYT’s Merijn de Waard visited Bond’s offices in Barcelona and Amsterdam, to get an exclusive behind the scenes look.
Among the many services on offer – from full technology management for new builds through to periodic consulting assistance – Bond TM is the first company in the industry to offer fixed fee support services. This global, 24-hour coverage has a follow-the-sun type approach to support, allowing them to be able to resolve anything from a simple printer issue, to connecting a WiFi network.
The support service was established in 2008. Faimatea discusses the decision to start the service, saying that this development became a very obvious necessity when yachts were calling him personally as they couldn’t get through to the integrating companies after business hours. He continues to talk of a conversation with a colleague, saying,
“That was when I said to Vladimir, let’s start a support division because the integrators aren’t reachable after 5pm and they are not setting themselves up for full support. They give their installation guy a phone and he takes the support call in the middle of an installation job.”
In comparison, the dedicated support team of the company are now made up of 11 people over three offices in Australia, the Netherlands and Barcelona, Spain.
Bond counts some of the world’s largest yachts as their clients. However, there is also a big market for this kind of support for yachts in the 40-to-50-metre range. These boats do not have an electronic technical officer (ETO), and so Bond steps in and acts as the “virtual ETO” for these vessels. The importance of having an ETO on board today versus the superyachts of the past is almost incomparable, and it wasn’t so long ago that simple car stereos were installed within guest rooms – a stark contrast to the high-tech systems found on yachts of today.
Within the Virtual ETO® service, the company supports, services and administers all IT, VSAT, AV and communications requirements for a fixed monthly fee. The services offered include e-mail hosting; server support and maintenance; infrastructure support and maintenance; on-board ETO services and Cisco VoIP support and maintenance. These services may also include maintenance and support services for TVRO and VSAT systems. Lachlan Lee, who works in the Brisbane office for the support team, says,
“We cover the full gambit of support from the printers to audio to vision – everything. What we bring in is the different pieces to the whole IT puzzle. It is impossible for one person to know everything in IT, and what we are providing is the ‘filling in’.”
The email hosting feature, B-Mail, is notable for its development into one of the industry’s leading hosting services. The feature allows clients to take control of all features provided. Being built and adminstrated by Bond’s own engineers and fully understanding the different requirements for email services on board superyachts is all part of the service. As Faimatea comments,
“It’s no longer only about e-mail hosting but synchronising calendars, address books and mobile devices in several different locations.”
Herbert van der Westhuizen works in the Amsterdam office, which employs over half of the support team and acts as the main office for the support side of the business. In terms of customer service and ease of use, it’s important to know exactly who clients are contacting when it comes to support. Bond has developed an approach that allows clients to primarily maintain one main point of contact with the company. Van de Westerhuis says,
“We try to split the clients up so each one of us gets a set of clients that he always supports, whatever happens. Support-wise or upgrade-wise, you get one person in Bond that you can speak to.”
Within the Virtual ETO® service, the company supports, services and administers all IT, VSAT, AV and communications requirements for a fixed monthly fee. The services offered include e-mail hosting; server support and maintenance; infrastructure support and maintenance; on-board ETO services and Cisco VoIP support and maintenance. These services may also include maintenance and support services for TVRO and VSAT systems. Lachlan Lee, who works in the Brisbane office for the support team, says, “We cover the full gambit of support from the printers to audio to vision – everything. What we bring in is the different pieces to the whole IT puzzle. It is impossible for one person to know everything in IT, and what we are providing is the ‘filling in’.”
As well as ensuring a single-point-of-contact approach, the follow-the-sun philosophy of the company means that somebody is contactable at any point in the day, from anywhere in the world. This comes not only from the multiple support locations, but also from the very concept of IT support. As Lee comments,
“One of the advantages of how we apply IT now is that we can work from any location, anywhere. It is fantastic for that. Supporting the vessel, you wouldn’t even know where the people are.”
With technological systems and innovations constantly developing at a rapid pace, for the immediate future Bond TM intends to continue to train its staff and develop products to stay level with the changes in the industry. Van de Westerhuis assures that is exactly what the company is doing,
“Everything is always evolving and there is a lot more hardware and software coming out, and we have to keep on top of that. The good thing is that we have flexibility within Bond, because Will is not scared of putting money into new technologies.”
With the support side of the business growing faster than any other part of Bond, and the company reporting an unprecedented amount of interest generated at boatshows, the future looks bright for the Bond support team.
Superyacht Eto Careers For Technical Specialists
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Superyacht Eto Careers For Technical Specialists
The career possibilities on board a superyacht are diverse, with positions available for beauticians, dive instructors and, in recent years, those technically minded folks normally confined to land based jobs.
With technology on land and at sea advancing at an ever-growing pace and superyacht owners demanding the best in entertainment, connectivity and security systems, the opportunity for a new position on board some of the largest yachts in the world has opened up.
ETOs, (electro technical officers) or AV IT engineers can now be found on board many yachts over 70 metres and are charged with operating their yacht’s complex technology systems.
The ETO / AV IT engineer is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and operation of all electronic, audio-visual and communications equipment on board. For large superyachts, these systems are likely to be numerous and complex, including radio, radar, telephones, satellite communications including internet, other communications, navigation systems, personal computers, email servers, TV and sound systems and security equipment.
Modern advanced technology is key to enhancing the luxury experience of a superyacht, so the maintenance of the electrical equipment is vital to the success of any charter or owner’s visit. Something as simple as a malfunctioning stereo or problems with an internet connection can put off a guest who is paying a significant amount for a week’s charter. There are also very tangible safety concerns on a yacht that wouldn’t be found in a home or hotel; if the navigation and communications equipment are not well maintained, there is a real danger to both guests and crew.
The marine systems skills and understanding that can be gained on a superyacht are transferrable to many other industries, both on and offshore. Electro technical officers have a career path that can eventually lead to a move into another marine sector or technology industry.
For those smaller yachts that would struggle to accommodate an additional crew member, there are other options to keep the technical systems running smoothly. Bond Technology Management offers ETO training courses to help the existing crew manage the advanced technology on board as well as virtual ETO services that provide support at sea. This yacht support at sea enables the crew of those vessels to operate and maintain these systems with confidence, as Bond TM can give them the technical knowledge to solve nearly any problem remotely or via the telephone.
For network administrators and audio-visual specialists on land, the advances in technology provide an amazing opportunity to move their careers to the superyacht sector. This is an exciting challenge and a fantastic way to become involved in some of the most sophisticated luxury vessels in the world.