Our Story
The Story of World Marine Supply (WMS)
Founded in the early 2000s, World Marine Supply (WMS) began with a simple mission: to provide high-quality marine components to professionals and owners in the boating world. What started as a small operation quickly evolved into a trusted name in the marine supply chain, driven by a passion for excellence, craftsmanship, and the unique needs of the superyacht industry.
In the early years, WMS focused on sourcing essential yacht components, with a keen eye on European engineering and design. Over time, as the market's expectations grew more refined and vessels more technically complex, WMS recognized a critical gap—yacht owners, captains, and shipyards needed more than just parts. They needed precision, authenticity, and customization.
By the mid-2010s, WMS had carved out a specialty in sourcing and delivering custom marine parts, particularly those crafted by Italian manufacturers. Through direct relationships with shipyards, fabricators, and artisan suppliers across Italy, WMS developed a unique ability to track down or custom-build original parts, maintaining the soul and integrity of vessels built by iconic European yards. Whether it's a custom stainless-steel fitting, a bespoke control panel, or a rare hydraulic component, WMS could find it—or make it.
This hands-on approach, starting from the original factory floor to final delivery, ensured each part aligned not just with technical specifications, but with the aesthetic and design vision of the yacht’s original builder.
As demand grew in the United States, WMS became a go-to name for builders, refit yards, and yacht managers across the country. Today, World Marine Supply is one of the most trusted suppliers in the U.S. for custom European parts—especially those originating from Italy’s most prestigious marine manufacturers. Our expertise is not only in knowing what the part is, but where and how it was made.
In parallel, WMS built partnerships with American manufacturing companies to bring Made-in-Italy products to U.S. clients faster and more efficiently, without compromising the craftsmanship or authenticity of the original design.
Whether you're building from scratch, undergoing a major refit, or simply preserving the character of your yacht, WMS brings you closer to the parts and manufacturers that shaped your vessel in the first place. Our team speaks the language of shipyards—both literally and professionally—and we're proud to stand at the intersection of European tradition and American innovation.