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Boat and ship MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) encompasses the essential upkeep, repair, and maintenance practices vital for ensuring the optimal condition, safety, and reliable performance of waterborne vessels. This comprehensive approach aims to prevent costly breakdowns and minimize downtime while prioritizing the vessel's safety and dependability.
The primary categories within boat and ship MRO include engine MRO, component MRO, dry dock MRO, modifications, and other related services. Engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) specifically target the repair, servicing, and inspection of engines according to international standards. This process involves addressing issues and conducting routine maintenance tasks on marine engines aboard various types of vessels, including boats, yachts, and ships, serving private, commercial, and defense-related applications. The objective remains focused on ensuring the safety and optimal functionality of these marine engines.
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The boat and ship MRO market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from$129.32 billion in 2024 to $136.03 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to demand for specialized expertise, adoption of preventive maintenance, focus on cost-efficiency, environmental and safety concerns, innovations in shipbuilding
The boat and ship MRO market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $172.69 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to shift towards remote diagnostics, focus on cybersecurity in maritime, digitalization and automation, adoption of predictive maintenance, expansion of fleet size. Major trends in the forecast period include focus on safety and regulatory compliance, cognitive maintenance systems, leveraging big data and analytics, integrated fleet management systems, augmented reality (AR) in maintenance.
The increasing marine trade is anticipated to drive the growth of the boat and ship MRO market in the future. Marine trade involves the transportation of goods via sea using ships. MRO services provide routine maintenance for commercial ships and boats to prevent breakdowns and failures, while prompt repairs ensure that vessels can resume operations quickly, minimizing additional damage and costs, and complying with current and future international maritime regulations in the shipping sector. For example, in September 2023, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, a Switzerland-based intergovernmental organization, projected that maritime trade would grow by 2.4% in 2023 and by over 2% from 2024 to 2028. Thus, the rise in marine trade is driving the expansion of the boat and ship MRO market.
The rise in geopolitical tensions is expected to drive the growth of the boat and ship MRO market in the future. Geopolitical tensions refer to political conflicts, rivalries, or disputes between nations or regions, often involving issues such as territory, resources, power, or ideology. An increased military presence necessitates more frequent and comprehensive maintenance of naval fleets. Countries may upgrade and retrofit their existing ships, thereby boosting the demand for MRO services. Extended deployments in strategic areas lead to wear and tear, requiring ongoing maintenance. Additionally, supply chain disruptions and cybersecurity concerns during periods of tension underscore the importance of MRO capabilities. For example, in August 2024, the World Economic Forum, an international organization based in Switzerland, reported that 83% of respondents viewed geopolitical tensions as the primary risk to global economic growth in the coming year, surpassing concerns about high inflation and monetary tightening, which were mentioned by 73%. Looking ahead to the next decade, 86% of participants identified increasing geopolitical fragmentation and protectionism as the most significant long-term threat. Therefore, the rise in geopolitical tensions is fueling the growth of the boat and ship MRO market.
Innovation stands out as a pivotal trend within the boat and ship MRO market. Companies operating in this sector embrace new technologies to maintain their market positions. For instance, in April 2023, Bureau Veritas unveiled a digitally optimized Machinery Maintenance Application (MMA) tailored for effective vessel maintenance. This MMA allows direct transmission of necessary machinery maintenance data from vessel operators to Bureau Veritas, streamlining periodical surveys with increased speed and efficiency.
Key players in the boat and ship MRO market prioritize partnerships to drive product development and fortify their market positions. For example, Bureau Veritas partnered with Kongsberg Digital AS in April 2023, introducing a cutting-edge capability for digitized machinery maintenance. This collaboration integrates Bureau Veritas' Machinery Maintenance Application (MMA) with vessel operators' maintenance management systems such as K-Fleet from Kongsberg Digital. The partnership aims to support ship owners in their machinery maintenance needs by leveraging technology integration and real-time data exchange, setting the stage for future data analytics and optimized maintenance models in the maritime industry.
In February 2022, Babcock International Group PLC, a UK-based international defense company, acquired Australian Naval Ship Management (NSM) for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Babcock broadened its assistance for the Australian Defense Force's maritime capability as well as delivered extra capability for Australia's existing and future maritime programs. Naval Ship Management (Australia) Pty Ltd., an Australia-based provider of comprehensive maritime sustainment systems, offers asset management, maintenance planning, and sustainment services.
Major companies operating in the boat and ship MRO market include Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc., L&T Shipbuilding Limited, Zamakona Yards SA, Bender CCP, Abu Dhabi Ship Building Company PJSC, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited, General Dynamics LLC, Rhoads Industries Inc., BAE Systems plc, Babcock International Group plc, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Teledyne Marine plc, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Fincantieri S.p.A, Saab AB, PPG Industries Inc., Tata Steel Ltd., 3GA Marine Ltd, Austal Ltd, Bollinger Shipyards LLC, Chantier Naval de Marseille, Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Bath Iron Works, Navantia SA, Kongsberg Maritime, Damen Shipyards Group, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the boat and ship MRO market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global boat and ship MRO market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the boat and ship mro market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the boat and ship mro market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The boat and ship MRO market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing various services such as production equipment repair and maintenance, material handling equipment repair and maintenance, managing tools and consumables, infrastructure maintenance, and supply-chain management and procurement. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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