AMS handling systems are entirely custom-designed and manufactured to integrate seamlessly with the geometry, operational requirements and design of each yacht.
AMS handling systems are entirely custom-designed and manufactured to integrate seamlessly with the geometry, operational requirements and design of each yacht.
AMS develops motion systems for stern doors, garage doors, balconies, folding bulwarks, pantograph and sliding doors, hatches and hull openings, engineering dedicated mechanisms according to the available space and required movement. Solutions may include simple rotation, combined rotational and translational motion, or four-bar linkage mechanisms.
Each system is engineered to combine reliability, smooth and quiet operation with compact dimensions, integrating mechanisms and components within the yacht’s structure wherever possible. Actuation can be hydraulic, electric or manual, while the control logic is developed according to specific operational and safety requirements.
Particular attention is given to aesthetic integration. In the closed position, doors, balconies and folding bulwarks are designed to align seamlessly with the exterior surfaces of the hull and superstructure. When open, the systems can incorporate dedicated safety features, such as stainless-steel stanchions, ensuring functionality while maintaining consistency with the yacht’s design.
Materials, mechanisms, actuation systems and control logic are defined for each project, enabling AMS to develop fully customised solutions even for applications involving complex geometries, restricted installation spaces or specific technical requirements.
Motion system types
Stern doors, garage doors, balconies, pantograph doors, sliding doors, folding bulwarks, hatches and other types of hull openings.
Mechanisms
Custom-engineered systems developed according to the installation geometry and required movement, including simple rotation, combined rotational and translational motion, and four-bar linkage mechanisms.
Actuation system
Hydraulic actuation. Electrically or manually operated versions available depending on the application.
Automatic operation
Automatic operating sequence managed by PLC-based control logic integrated into the electrical control panel.
Manual operation
Manual mode available to bypass the control logic and manage emergency operations.
Control system
Electrical control panel for local operation, equipped with a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and configurable for remote control from the wheelhouse or other onboard control stations.
Hydraulic power unit
Hydraulic power unit sized according to the system’s technical requirements, equipped with an emergency manual pump.
Electrical power supply
24 VDC, 230 VAC or 400 VAC. Auxiliary power supply available upon request.
Locking system
Hydraulically operated locking pin systems. Electric or manual versions available depending on the application.
Materials
Stainless steel. Lightweight versions in aluminium or carbon fibre available according to project requirements.
Finish
Polished stainless steel for hinges and visible components. Anodised or painted aluminium. Carbon fibre available with carbon-look or painted finishes to match the yacht’s aesthetic specifications.
AMS cranes, A-frames and tender launching systems are designed to simplify and ensure the safety of lifting, launching and handling operations onboard, combining high lifting capacities, compact dimensions and seamless integration with the yacht’s design.
AMS automatic retractable awning systems are designed to provide shade and protection for the yacht’s exterior areas while minimising the visual impact of the system when not in use.
Beyond the solutions developed for the yachting industry, AMS applies its engineering, design and manufacturing expertise to special projects, developing customised solutions to meet specific technical requirements and unconventional applications.
