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Cruising
New guidelines help crew to make sustainable changes on board
The Water Revolution Foundation recently published the Environmental Crew Guidelines. Pantaenius asked author Danella Hopkins how they work.
Prevention
Orca encounters
On a perfect sailing day in the summer of 2020, delivery skipper Pete Green was sailing off the south-west coast of Spain. Green and his crew were delivering an Amel 52 from Gibraltar to the UK and all was going smoothly when, suddenly, the yacht’s rudder spun uncontrollably from side to side. They had been hit by a whale.
Cruising
Advanced Towing System
When the 66m catamaran Hodor was launched in 2019, it amazed even the most seasoned insiders. Although a large boat in its own right, Hodor had been built as a shadow vessel for a superyacht, a floating toy box designed to carry all the gear and playthings guests might wish for, from jet skis, all-terrain vehicles and trail motorbikes to an Airbus H145 helicopter.
Cruising
North to Alaska
The remote inlets and islands of Alaska are a backdrop to some of the most spectacular scenery and wildlife in the world – and it is all in range for a superyacht
Prevention
The Growing Threat of Lightning Damage & the Campaign to Counter It
Instances of lightning damage onboard yachts are steadily increasing, posing safety risks, cost increases and decreased usage time for yacht owners around the world. The results can be catastrophic.
Cruising
New guidelines help crew to make sustainable changes on board
Prevention
Orca encounters
Cruising
Advanced Towing System
Cruising
North to Alaska
Prevention
The Growing Threat of Lightning Damage & the Campaign to Counter It
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Cruising
If worst comes to worst
Whether the superyacht has run aground or the engines have failed, in an emergency situation the captain and crew need to make swift decisions. Anyone reliant on the assistance of others in such circumstances will often have more pressing concerns than possible towing or salvage costs. That said, these can cause nasty surprises later on.
Insurance Insights
The Cost of Cover - what you can do to influence the price of your insurance premium.
The annual insurance renewal is rarely a welcome email for any superyacht owner or Captain to receive, but having a reliable insurance partner who will ensure your premium is competitive and the insurance cover tailored to your individual requirements can certainly make the admin a more pleasurable experience.
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When two ladies collide
On the 12th of March, during the hectic pre-start melee of the first race, the 43.6m J-Class yacht "Svea" collided with her classmate, the 42.6m "Topaz". Dramatic photo and video footage of the momentous crash showed Svea’s pointed bow apparently driving over Topaz’s deckhouse, sheet and rigging before slipping over the stern. The moment of misfortune attracted a lot of media attention and the footage spread across social media like wildfire.
Insurance Insights
Key Considerations for Tender Insurance - Top Tips from Pantaenius
With superyacht tenders and toys that can cost the same as a small yacht themselves, ensuring your insurance policy is up to the task is crucial. Often overlooked, this aspect of superyacht insurance is becoming all the more important. Read our advice for avoiding incidents and perfecting your policy.
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Great Minds Think Alike - Pantaenius meets with She Of The Sea
Today we had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Jenny Matthews, Founder of She of the Sea, and Anna Schroeder, Marketing Director of Pantaenius Yacht Insurance, to discuss the similarities between the visions of both companies, how they found themselves in their current roles and what the future is for eradicating bias across all sectors, including the yachting industry.
Cruising
5 things your crew can do to be more environmentally conscious
Want to know what you can do to make life aboard a yacht more environmentally friendly? Check out our top tips for small changes with big impact - from avoiding single-use plastic to keeping nasty cleaning chemicals out of the ocean, these suggestions put the marine environment first.
Insurance Insights
More than just a toy
Superyacht tenders have been getting bigger, faster and more expensive for years. Regardless of whether a tender is a pure means of transport or a luxury toy - tenders should always be handled with the utmost care, both when at the helm and with regard to yacht insurance. The Pantaenius claims statistics prove this impressively. Unfortunately, tender coverage still seems to be the weakest point of many policies, as Olivier de Roffignac of Pantaenius Monaco knows.
Insurance Insights
It's what's inside
Art aboard a superyacht can be a sensitive subject. Many owners may not be sure what is insured and what is excluded; some may not be concerned whether their pieces of art are noted in the insurance policy and consider their fine art collection as part of the vessel. It can be a grey area and therefore it is important to talk to your insurance provider about this issue.
Insurance Insights
Global Challenges
Over the last two years, the market for superyacht insurance has undergone considerable changes. With the withdrawal of many providers from Lloyds of London, traditionally the largest insurance hub in the world, the industry seems to be facing one of its toughest challenges to date. Yet the market has known alternatives for a long time, which are worth a look, not only in view of the run-offs at 1 Lime Street.
Cruising
Set up to head Downunder
The Australasian and Pacific region are becoming more attractive as many Super Yacht Owners and captains are looking further afield than their traditional cruising grounds as a result of the unsettling events in Europe and the Med and the ongoing instability in Northern Africa together with the recent Twin Storms in the Caribbean.
Cruising
Ready For Port State Control?
As a captain, you have always more than just one job to do. In the hustle and bustle of your everyday role, it is sometimes be easy to lose track of things. To ensure that you do not lose unnecessary time at the next port state control, we have compiled the most important certificates that you should always have at hand.
Prevention
Lightning Protection On Yachts: Thunderstruck
According to statistics, lightning strikes the world up to 44 times per second. The Maracaibo Lake in the northwest of Venezuela is the ultimate lightning hotspot, experiencing lightning strikes 300 days a year, on average. In other regions, thunderstorms are at least a seasonal occurrence and Holger Flindt, Head of the Pantaenius Claims Department, explains why this can pose a particular problem for yachts.
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