The Importance of Bridge Layout and Panel Design on a Trawler

If you’ve been fortunate enough to join one of Dylan Hildebrand’s expert Trawlerfest seminars on ‘The Unique Features of Trawlers’, you’ll might remember his overarching design philosophy:

“Every vessel and system should be designed with a small, highly-fatigued crew in mind.”

While this design ethos extends from the engine room to the flybridge, it is most evident in a Selene’s bridge layout and instrumentation.

In the video below, Dylan walks us through the bridge of the newly delivered Selene 60 Classic 'Kaimana' to explain the highly-intentional design and real-world practicality of Selene’s equipment panel layout.

From ‘inward-out’ controls to mirrored screens on the fly bridge, the focus is simple: ensure the most important instruments are visible, consistent, accessible, and easy to interpret when it matters most.

Watch the brief walkthrough to see how thoughtful design supports safer, more comfortable passagemaking.