In this episode of the Ben Taylor Podcast, brought to you by Garmin, we explore EmpirBus and its role in shaping the modern smart yacht. Recorded live at METSTRADE on the Garmin stand, the discussion unpacks how distributed electrical systems connect lighting, climate, entertainment and safety into a single, intuitive onboard experience. Learn how EmpirBus integrates with NMEA 2000, Garmin OneHelm and third-party systems to simplify operation, improve situational awareness and meet rising owner expectations. From automation and modes to robustness, weight reduction and OEM collaboration, this episode offers practical insight for yacht builders, integrators and marine decision-makers navigating the future of onboard systems.

Key Points:

• EmpirBus unifies onboard systems into one intelligent experience
• Simplicity and situational awareness drive modern yacht design
• Robust, distributed architecture supports reliability and weight reduction

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