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Yacht Support in the Mediterranean – Meet Aurélien
- Aurélien Deberdt - Project Manager Seable&Co Yacht Support - From competitive sailing to a career in engineering and yacht outfitting, Aurélien Deberdt has always been driven by a passion for the sea, technical excellence and bringing people together.
Today, as an important member of the Seable&Co Yacht Support team, Aurélien is based in Antibes, he combines over 15 years of industry experience with a clear ambition: connecting expertise, challenging traditional solutions and raising the standards of yacht exterior outfitting and refit.
In our Meet the Makers series, we introduce the people behind Seable&Co — the craftsmen whose knowledge, experience, and eye for detail contribute to the quality and craftsmanship the company stands for.
“My motivation remains the same as during my first sailing experiences: bringing people and skills together, embracing challenges and striving for the best possible results.”
For Aurélien Deberdt, the world of yachting has always felt like a natural destination. Growing up by the sea and sailing from an early age, he developed a passion that would eventually shape his professional career. Combining engineering expertise, commercial insight and a drive for innovation, he now brings his experience and network to Seable&Co., helping shape the future of luxury yacht exteriors and refit.
From Competitive Sailing to Engineering
Growing up in a large family with three younger sisters, Aurélien learned the importance of mutual support, generosity, respect and embracing challenges. Competitive sailing played an equally important role in shaping his character. Travelling the world to compete in regattas taught him discipline, determination, resilience and the pursuit of excellence.
His passion for the technical and mechanical side of sailing sparked an early interest in engineering. Initially trained as an engineer specializing in composite materials and aeronautics, he later expanded his education into management, business and marketing.
For more than fifteen years, he held various strategic and operational positions in ship repair and new-build projects. This broad experience gave him a comprehensive understanding of the industry, from initial design through to final delivery. Eventually, he chose to specialize in yacht exterior outfitting, combining technical expertise with a strong focus on delivering greater value to clients.
Bringing Expertise Together
At Seable&Co., Aurélien found a team that shares his obsession with excellence and the ambition to continuously raise the bar.
“What attracted me is the combination of complementary strengths. By bringing Dutch shipbuilding expertise and engineering standards into the refit sector, while building on established local craftsmanship and know-how, we create a powerful combination.”
For Aurélien, collaboration is about more than bringing different disciplines together. It is about connecting the right people, expertise and capabilities to create better, more comprehensive solutions. Innovation also plays a central role, not only in improving quality and the client experience, but in developing forward-thinking solutions for the challenges facing the refit industry.
One of the greatest opportunities Aurélien sees is the growing global fleet of superyachts, particularly vessels exceeding 80 meters. These yachts require increasingly specialized expertise, coordination and resources throughout their lifetime.
He is particularly excited about rethinking ageing flybridge layouts and outdated exterior guest areas. By combining design, engineering, craftsmanship and technology, Seable&Co. can transform existing spaces into exceptional outdoor environments.
Looking ahead, Aurélien wants to anticipate the evolving needs of the market, develop innovative solutions and set new standards in yacht exterior outfitting and refit. For him, it is precisely at the intersection of human craftsmanship, technical excellence and innovation that the greatest opportunities lie.
“The real added value emerges when each team brings its expertise together. It allows us to challenge traditional solutions and create a new generation of luxury outdoor experiences.”
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