The boat and ship mro market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•The market size for boat and ship maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) has demonstrated robust growth in the last few years. The market is projected to increase from 2024's $129.32 billion to $136.03 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%.
The historical growth can be linked to the demand for specialized knowledge, the uptake of preventive maintenance, emphasis on efficiency in cost, environmental and safety considerations, and advances in ship construction.
The boat and ship mro market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market for boat and ship maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) is predicted to experience robust expansion in the coming years, swelling to a valuation of $172.69 billion by 2029 with a 6.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR).
This growth throughout the predicted timeframe can be attributed to a shift towards remote diagnostics, an emphasis on cybersecurity within the maritime sector, digitalisation and automation, the implementation of predictive maintenance, and growth in fleet sizes. Key trends forecast for this period include a focus on safety and regulatory compliance, the development of cognitive maintenance systems, utilization of big data and analytics, integrated fleet management systems, and the use of augmented reality (AR) in maintenance tasks.
The anticipated expansion of the boat and ship MRO market is largely fueled by the surge in marine trade. This form of trade, which uses ships to transport goods across seas, greatly utilizes MRO services to keep commercial vessels in optimal condition. Regular maintenance is key to preventing malfunctions and preserving the vessel's functionality, while timely repairs are instrumental in resuming operations promptly, mitigating damage and associated costs. It is also crucial in adhering to current and anticipated international maritime legislation in the shipping industry. According to a forecast by the Switzerland-based United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in September 2023, there would be a 2.4% growth in marine trade in 2023, with a sustained increase of 2% from 2024 to 2028. Consequently, the burgeoning marine trade propels the growth of the boat and ship MRO market.
The boat and ship MRO market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By MRO Type: Engine MRO, Component MRO, Dry Dock MRO, Modifications, Other MRO Types
2) By Vessel Type: Boat, Yacht, Vessels, Other Vessel Types
3) By Application: Private, Commercial, Defense
Subsegments:
1) By Engine MRO: Major Engine Overhauls, Routine Engine Maintenance, Engine Diagnostics And Repairs, Parts Replacement And Upgrades
2) By Component MRO: Electrical Systems Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems Maintenance, Propulsion System Repairs, Navigation Equipment Repairs
3) By Dry Dock MRO: Hull Maintenance And Repairs, Underwater Inspections, Painting And Coating Services, Structural Modifications
4) By Modifications: Retrofits And Upgrades, Equipment Installation, Performance Enhancements, Compliance Modifications
5) By Other MRO Types: Safety Equipment Maintenance, Lifeboat And Safety Craft Inspections, Interior Refurbishments, Regulatory Compliance Services
Product innovation is emerging as a significant trend in the boat and ship MRO market sector. Firms involved in the boat and ship MRO market are embracing fresh technological advancements to maintain their market standing. For instance, Bureau Veritas, a France-based enterprise specializing in testing and inspection across multiple sectors, rolled out a technologically advanced machinery maintenance application (MMA) in April 2023 to optimize vessel maintenance. The MMA's distinctive characteristic permits the vessel operator to directly convey critical machinery maintenance data to Bureau Veritas by integrating BV's MMA with a vessel owner's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). This resultantly enables swift and efficient periodic survey preparation.
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