Transforming Superyachts: Underwater Lighting and Automation | FYS Podcast Ep 09 w/ Simon Tavčar

The Engineering Behind Superyacht Lighting and Smart Marine SystemsWhen a superyacht is illuminated on the water at night, the visual impact is the result of highly sophisticated, ruggedized marine engineering.In this episode of the Foster’s Yacht Services Podcast, our CEO Dennis Foster sits down with Simon Tavcar, representing Astel Marine, a premier European manufacturer specializing in advanced marine lighting and control systems. Simon details the company's unique evolution from manufacturing security and GSM alarm systems in 1991 to launching the Astel Marine brand in 2004. He explains how the strict reliability requirements of the security sector directly translated into engineering marine electronics capable of surviving harsh saltwater environments, extreme vibration, and long-term use.This conversation provides an executive-level breakdown of modern yacht automation and marine illumination. Simon details the functional and aesthetic value of high-performance underwater LED lights, the EQUATOR dock lighting solutions, and the integration of the MLC01 Light Control Interface. From multi-function displays (MFDs) to complete wireless yacht control, this episode explores how marine assets are rapidly evolving into fully integrated smart homes on the water.Listen to the full episode and subscribe to our channel for ongoing conversations with the leaders actively redefining the maritime industry.Visit Astel Marine's website: https://www.astel-marine.com/Follow Astel Marine: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AstelMarine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astel_marine/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/astel-marine/home/Youtube: @AstelMarineCheck our website: https://www.fostersyachtservices.com/Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fostersyachtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fostersyachtservices/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/foster's-yacht-services/