In the marine industry, digital switching has become a well-known term — replacing traditional circuit breakers with touchscreen controls for lighting, pumps and other onboard systems. It’s a step forward but still limited: essentially a digital version of a switch panel. 

What’s emerging now is a new standard: digital yacht management. 

This goes far beyond switching. A true management system integrates every onboard module — from propulsion and energy systems to comfort features and IoT devices — into a single, connected environment. Instead of simply turning things on and off, the yacht becomes a smart platform that learns, optimizes and communicates in real time. 

That’s the philosophy behind OnBoard by Yacht Concept. It’s not just about digital control, but about holistic integration: 

• Connecting propulsion, navigation and hotel systems into one ecosystem 

• Enabling modular upgrades and future-proof scalability 

• Offering owners and captains a unified, intuitive interface for smarter decision-making 

The difference? 

Digital Switching = control 
Digital Management = intelligence 

Why is it more than digital switching? 

With OnBoard, yachts evolve from vessels with smart panels to fully managed, intelligent systems — ready for the future of yachting.