New Builds7 min read7 July 2026
Why PMS Databases Fail After Handover
Why many yacht PMS databases look complete at delivery but fail once the crew starts using them.
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Practical knowledge on new-build PMS implementation, operational PMS rebuilds, and planned maintenance quality.
Why many yacht PMS databases look complete at delivery but fail once the crew starts using them.
How to decide whether an existing yacht PMS needs targeted cleanup, migration, or a full vessel-wide rebuild.
Why most PMS databases come out of refits in worse shape than they went in, and how to prevent equipment changes and documentation gaps.
How crew turnover destroys PMS database consistency, why tribal knowledge is a risk, and how to build a superyacht database that survives any handover.
Safety equipment categories, maintenance intervals, regulatory requirements, and the common PMS gaps that lead to audit non-conformities.
PMS maintenance triggers explained: running hours vs calendar intervals, when to use each, dual triggers, and mistakes that cause missed maintenance.
A practical guide to PMS database migration between platforms — the process, the pitfalls, and why treating it as a rebuild opportunity pays off.
Why buyers pay more for superyachts with complete PMS records. What surveyors check, how documentation gaps reduce offers, and the value of good data.
How to build PMS equipment hierarchies that work. SFI-based coding, structural mistakes to avoid, naming conventions, and multi-system equipment.
ISM Code Section 10 explained: what auditors check in your PMS, minimum requirements, common non-conformities, and how data quality affects audits.
What class surveyors check in your PMS and maintenance records, how to prepare your database before a survey, and why data quality determines the outcome.
What a PMS database is, what it contains, why it matters for superyachts, and when you need one built professionally.
An honest look at the factors that drive PMS database pricing for superyachts, how to evaluate quotes, and why the cheapest option is rarely the most cost-effective.
PMS database: build in-house or hire a professional? An honest comparison from a Chief Engineer who has done both, covering real costs and trade-offs.
Why waiting until after delivery to build your PMS database is the most expensive approach, and how to align database development with the build schedule.
What separates a good PMS database from a bad one. Equipment hierarchies, naming conventions, and the details that actually matter on superyachts.
A practical guide for Chief Engineers and management companies on gathering and organising the documentation needed for a professional PMS database build.
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