Rolls-Royce unveils Point Break yacht bridge concept
The mtu NautIQ Bridge “Point Break” concept is designed for semi-custom yachts of around 50m
Rolls-Royce Power Systems has unveiled the mtu NautIQ Bridge “Point Break” concept, intended for semi-custom yachts of around 50m, combining a bridge layout with digital systems for navigation and onboard space management.
The concept, unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show 2026, allows the wheelhouse to form part of the yacht’s living space when navigation is not underway, while remaining operational when required. This provides additional usable space for owners and guests without changing the captain’s working environment or the bridge’s operational functions.
“Our customers are looking for ways to maximise onboard space without compromising safety or operational readiness,” says Christian Paolini, managing director, bridge and automation systems at Rolls-Royce Power Systems in Italy. “With Point Break, we have reimagined one of the yacht’s most space-intensive operational areas to address evolving customer expectations.
“By combining advanced digital technologies with a new architectural approach, we have created a bridge that enhances operational efficiency, supports captains and crews, and returns valuable onboard space to its original purpose: being enjoyed by owners and guests. Point Break reflects our vision for the future of yacht bridge design.”
The bridge architecture incorporates a next-generation Human Machine Interface (HMI). Its vertical display arrangement is designed to make better use of available space and provide navigation information, while a Head-Up Display projects essential navigation data into the captain’s field of view.
When the bridge is not being used for navigation, its displays can retract to create an open area for other onboard uses. The arrangement gives designers and shipyards more flexibility when planning interior layouts while retaining the bridge’s operational readiness.
The concept also incorporates planned AI-supported functions for onboard documentation management. It is compatible with mtu NautIQ Foresight, Rolls-Royce’s platform for predictive engine and systems health management. The company says these systems are intended to support operational awareness and maintenance planning.
Lukas Köhler, senior vice president global marine and mining at Rolls-Royce Power Systems, says: “With Point Break, Rolls-Royce once again demonstrates its commitment to shaping the future of integrated bridge solutions through innovation, digitalisation and human-centred design.”
“As part of the mtu NautIQ ecosystem, the concept further reinforces the company’s ‘From Bridge to Propeller’ approach, in which propulsion, energy management and automation work in tandem.”
