The challenges of marine integrations are daunting. The work’s done in small spaces. Controls need to be intuitive for both owners and guests. Projects often extend beyond lighting and AV and into critical functions of a vessel. Systems need to be exceptionally reliable — while some members of the crew are trained in troubleshooting, it’s obviously impossible to roll a truck to the middle of the ocean. And clientele in this segment can be some of the most demanding in the world.
Marine projects require a skill set that’s as broad as it is deep — integrators often need to be as well-versed in hospitality and commercial solutions as they are in residential systems, in addition to the technologies that are specific to yachts and superyachts. They need to work with designers, shipyard staff, and, of course, the customer.
These are some of the reasons we felt it was critical to recognize the work that our Crestron Marine integrators were doing, and we’re proud to share the winners of this year’s Crestron Marine Technology Awards. We announced winners in four categories on March 20 with submissions judged on overall quality, uniqueness, customer satisfaction, the look and feel of the installation, and how it solved the overall challenges presented by a particular vessel.
Here are the winners of the Crestron Marine Technology Awards 2024. Some clients wished to keep the names of the vessels confidential.