Technology on modern superyachts and UHNW residences is more advanced, interconnected and critical than ever. Owners want clear guidance, reliable oversight and a partner who can manage complexity with confidence and independence.
SMART provides a complete range of consultancy services that support every stage of a project’s lifecycle. We help owners, representatives, management teams, architects, designers and shipyards plan, design and deliver systems that perform as intended and remain dependable for years. Our work is focused on clarity, technical integrity and long‑term value, with independent advice that is always free from commercial influence.
See our complete scope of services and technology expertise below.
We support owners and their representatives by acting as the dedicated technical authority during complex builds, refits and upgrade programmes. Our role is to ensure that every technology decision aligns with the owner’s expectations for quality, performance and long‑term value.
Our work includes:
This service gives owners clarity, continuity and complete confidence that the technical aspects of their project are being managed with independence, knowledge and care.
We provide independent surveys, assessments and reporting for owners, representatives and management teams who need clear and accurate technical insight.
We carry out:
Our surveys give clients the clarity they need to make informed decisions during important technical and financial moments.
We support owners and design teams from the very beginning of a project to ensure that technology is designed correctly and delivered to the highest standard.
Our work includes:
Our structured approach gives owners confidence that complex systems will perform as intended and remain aligned with the overall vision for the yacht or residence.
We help clients navigate significant upgrades on existing vessels by providing clear technical direction and practical planning.
Our support includes:
This ensures upgrades are well‑considered, efficiently delivered and consistent with long‑term operational and technical goals.
We support owners, architects, designers and project teams in the design and delivery of advanced technology for UHNW residences. Our role is to ensure that every system is planned, engineered and integrated to the same standards we have helped establish in the superyacht sector, applied with equal care on land.
Our support includes:
Our involvement brings clarity and structure to projects that involve multiple disciplines and high expectations. We help owners create homes where technology is seamless, secure and built to perform for many years.
A selection of our specialist technology projects.
We design deeply considered audio‑visual environments that elevate how people experience entertainment onboard and in their home. From immersive audio and high‑performance display systems to multi‑zone distribution and event‑ready setups, we guide every decision with independence and technical clarity.
Our role is to translate a client’s personal style into a cohesive AV philosophy, one that prioritises seamless operation, long‑term reliability, and an elevated sensory experience throughout.
We craft secure, resilient and future‑ready IT infrastructures that quietly support every technology system. Each project begins with a detailed assessment of operational requirements, ensuring the chosen architecture from servers and network infrastructure to wireless coverage and security management is perfectly tailored to the vessel’s intended use.
Our independent guidance cuts through complexity, creating IT foundations that are robust, intelligently planned and designed to evolve gracefully with emerging technologies.
We design lighting control systems that enhance the atmosphere of every space onboard while remaining simple and intuitive for owners and crew. Each project begins with a clear understanding of the design intent, allowing us to create a control architecture that delivers precise dimming, consistent scene management and seamless integration with wider onboard systems.
Our independent guidance ensures every decision supports reliability, usability and long‑term flexibility, resulting in lighting control that feels refined, balanced and perfectly aligned with the yacht’s interior and exterior experience.
We define control systems that feel effortless, intuitive, and entirely aligned with the way owners and guests want to interact with their environment. By understanding daily routines, preferred behaviours, and past frustrations, we elevate the user experience through refined interface design and thoughtful system logic.
Our independent oversight ensures every touchpoint, from room controls to whole‑vessel automation, delivers responsiveness, reliability, and a sense of calm consistency throughout the yacht or residence.
We advise on the creation of exceptional onboard cinema environments, from intimate private theatres to multi‑purpose entertainment spaces and industry leading DCI certified cinemas.
With a deep understanding of acoustics, spatial requirements, and cinematic performance, we guide every technical decision and coordinate closely with interior designers to ensure the room’s architecture and aesthetic are perfectly aligned. The result is a cinematic experience that feels immersive and emotionally engaging, yet flawlessly integrated into the yacht’s design.
We design communication ecosystems that provide fast, stable and secure connectivity in every corner of the vessel, wherever it may be in the world.
Drawing on insight from emerging communications technologies and global infrastructure trends, we guide the selection and configuration of systems that support high‑bandwidth data, resilient voice communication, and seamless connectivity between ship and shore. Our advisory approach ensures a communication backbone that is agile, dependable, and adaptable to future needs.
We create discreet, multilayered security strategies that protect the vessel, its guests, and its privacy. Working in harmony with the client’s security professionals, we shape tailored solutions that integrate intelligent detection, controlled access pathways, and privacy‑focused technologies. Our guidance ensures each system remains unobtrusive yet highly effective, offering peace of mind without compromising comfort, design intent or the onboard experience.
We design navigation environments that are reliable, compliant, and intuitively aligned with the needs of the bridge team. By coordinating regulatory requirements, technical workflows and spatial considerations, we help shape integrated navigation solutions that support clarity, situational awareness and operational efficiency. Our approach balances technical precision with practical usability, ensuring the navigation suite becomes a confident, refined extension of the vessel’s operational capability.
We help clients explore and realise innovative, one‑of‑a‑kind technology concepts that distinguish their vessel with originality and vision. Whether developing bespoke display systems, immersive experiential environments or next‑generation technical features, we provide the independent expertise needed to shape bold ideas into viable, exceptional solutions. Drawing on our experience with highly specialised and first‑of‑their‑kind projects, we guide every step from conceptual exploration to fully resolved design intent.
From collaborating with Burgess, Feadship and C'SEED on a 'million dollar display', to immersive sky lounges with interactive ceilings and the world's first DCI Imax Theatre onboard a superyacht - the sky is not the limit of of expertise!
We have built a reputation for designing technology solutions on the world's most luxurious superyacht and high-end residential projects. From fast, secure and reliable IT infrastructure to innovative and engaging “world's firsts”, we turn concepts into reality.
SMART is committed to providing clear, honest and dependable technical guidance for every project we support. Our advice is independent, focused on long‑term value and shaped entirely around the owner’s expectations. We work to ensure that complex technology is designed and delivered with accuracy, transparency and genuine care.
We protect our clients from unnecessary risk, bring clarity to difficult decisions, keep ahead of the technology curve and uphold the highest professional standards at all times. Our priority is to ensure that every outcome reflects the owner’s vision and stands the test of time.
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