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Singapore superyacht technical services
Eight disciplines, each with the jobs visiting yachts typically need and the information that lets the work be scoped before arrival. Go Ocean coordinates every category as your single point of contact.
How to use this index. Find the category, gather what is listed under “What to prepare”, then press Request technical support; the form opens with that category selected. Lead times depend on parts, access and scheduling, so they are confirmed for each job rather than published here.
01Engineering, HVAC & hydraulics
Main engines, generators, HVAC and machinery, plus stabilisation, manoeuvring and deck hydraulics.
Typical jobs
- HVAC and aircon servicing, duct and coil cleaning, chillers and refrigeration
- Main engine and generator servicing
- Fault-finding on alarms, overheating or loss of power
- Pumps, compressors and watermakers
- Cooling, exhaust and fuel systems
- Stabiliser fins and gyro stabilisers
- Bow and stern thrusters, and steering systems
- Passerelles, cranes and davits
- Hydraulic leaks, hoses and fittings
What to prepare
- Make, model and serial number of each unit or system
- Running hours, service history and last service records
- Alarm codes, photos or short video of the fault
- Hydraulic schematics, hose specifications or part numbers
- Manuals and parts lists, if on board
02Electrical, automation & AV/IT
Power distribution, monitoring and control, plus networks, connectivity and guest entertainment.
Typical jobs
- Shore power, transformers and converters
- Switchboards, battery banks and chargers
- Alarm, monitoring, automation and PLC faults
- Lighting, interior and exterior
- Onboard network, Wi-Fi, satellite and 4G/5G connectivity
- Audio-visual and entertainment systems
- CCTV and access control
- Software updates and system health checks
What to prepare
- Electrical drawings / single-line diagram and network diagram
- The yacht’s shore power requirement (voltage, phase, amps, frequency)
- Equipment list with models and serial numbers
- Fault logs or screenshots
- Service provider and contract details
- Remote-access arrangements, agreed with the captain or ETO
- Guest schedule, so work can be timed around it
04Paint, coatings & teak
Protecting and restoring the finish, from topsides to teak.
Typical jobs
- Touch-ups, fairing and repairs
- Topsides and superstructure paintwork
- Antifouling (with haul-out)
- Varnish and brightwork
- Teak repair, re-caulking and sanding
What to prepare
- Paint system specification and colour codes
- Photos and extent of the area
- Coating history
- Whether a haul-out or shelter is needed
05Interior & upholstery
Soft furnishings, joinery and finishing work.
Typical jobs
- Upholstery and cushions
- Carpets and flooring
- Joinery repairs
- Blinds and curtains
- Deep cleaning and detailing
What to prepare
- Photos and measurements
- Fabric and material specifications
- Deadlines around guest trips
06Tenders, toys & rigging
Keeping the tender fleet and water toys ready for guests, plus spars, rigging and sails.
Typical jobs
- Outboard and inboard engine servicing
- Jet drive and personal watercraft servicing
- Tube and hull repairs
- Water toys, charging equipment, launch and recovery gear
- Rig inspection
- Standing and running rigging replacement
- Winches, furlers, mast and boom work
- Sail repairs
What to prepare
- Engine make, model, serial and hours
- Registration documents
- Rig and sail plans, and the last rig inspection report
- Dimensions and photos of any damage
07Refit, drydock & surveys
Planned yard periods, haul-outs and larger projects, plus survey coordination for class, flag, insurers and buyers.
Typical jobs
- Haul-out and dry-docking
- Planned maintenance periods
- Refit project coordination, work-list scoping and scheduling
- Class and flag survey coordination
- Condition, damage and insurance surveys
- Pre-purchase surveys
What to prepare
- Work list or specification
- General arrangement and docking plans
- Class society, ID number and flag state
- Class and flag requirements, survey status and due dates
- Current certificates
- Preferred dates and flexibility
08Spare parts, logistics & provisioning
Getting the right part to the yacht wherever she is lying, plus provisions and stores for yachts here for technical work.
Typical jobs
- Sourcing OEM and equivalent parts
- Inbound courier and air freight
- Customs and import coordination
- Delivery to berth, anchorage or the yacht
- Returns and warranty claims
- Fresh provisions and galley stores
- Cleaning and deck supplies, and flowers
What to prepare
- Part numbers and equipment serials
- Supplier quotes or invoices
- Airway bill or tracking numbers
- Required-by date and the yacht’s location
- Provisioning list and dietary notes
- Delivery window and location
Request support
Request technical support.
Pick the category (or press a button in the index above), add the equipment and symptoms, and send. The request opens as a pre-filled WhatsApp message to Go Ocean.
Prefer email? Use “Send by email” and the same details open in your mail app, addressed to info@gooceanintl.com.