Prevention

Small cause, big effect: Every year Pantaenius handles more than 6000 claims. A large proportion of these could have been prevented by the simplest preventive measures. Here in our prevention tips-section you can find out what owners themselves can do to avoid taking unnecessary risks on the water.

Correct Cranage - Yachts hanging by a thread

Walking by any marina, sailing club or shipyard, a common visual is motor and sailing boats dangling on crossbeams, straps and slings. What at glance isn’t always noted is how the owners fearfully watch on, knowing well the huge risks these practices pose for their assets.

Galvanic Corrosion

The Galvanic Series and what it means for you. - What you may or may not know is that not all metals are compatible. Metals find their place on a chart called the ‘Galvanic Series’ or ‘Electro-potential Series’ which outlines them from most noble to least noble.

The Ocean Cleanup!

At the end of every year the Pantaenius group elects a charity to donate to. In 2021, ‘The Ocean Cleanup’ was chosen, an incredible organization who have set out to combat the masses of plastic in our oceans. We have been actively following their progress for some time now and realized we never shared this incredible organization with you!

Lightning protection on boats and yachts

The effectiveness of correctly installed lightning protection systems has long been proven; however, regrettably such devices are not yet standard on boats and yachts. But owners can act. Specialist companies offer several possibilities of averting or at least reducing the devastating effects of a lightning strike; these possibilities are described briefly below.

Sunscreen, but better in every way!

Introducing ‘We Are Feel Good Inc’ - In our recent article ‘Save Our Oceans’ we touched on the toxic compounds Oxybenzone and Octinoxate which are found in common sunscreens. These two chemicals can have detrimental effects in our oceans, particularly for coral reefs. The two chemicals have been banned entirely from use in Hawaii and Florida, amongst other locations globally.

Older boats? Here’s what to watch for!

In the market for something with a little ‘character’? Or maybe you have an older vessel and aren’t aware of the most common issues they face today? Read on to find out what requires a little extra TLC on older boats.

Most common claims

Collision - Whether it be with another boat, a log or even a whale… collisions occur A LOT. Collisions are definitely the claim we see most and the damage suffered as a result can range from minimal to extreme. You may be lucky enough to get away with a scrape but you could also end up with a decent sized hole. On the other end of the spectrum you may also be held responsible for the damages to another person’s boat or property.

Clean Boat, Cleaner Ocean: Introducing Ecostore

Following on from our ‘Save our Oceans’ article, Pantaenius would like to introduce you to a company that truly aligns with the values of Pantaenius!

Take matter into your own hands, help protect our oceans!

Our playground, the ocean, covers 71% of the planet and is home to endless ecosystems which we rely heavily on for all facets of life.

Wild weather

Regardless of where you live you can expect to be hit with severe weather once in a while. Whether it’s some wilder winds hitting the region or a highly destructive cyclone, the following methods are a must for storm protection. In 2017 we were reminded of the magnitude of power nature can bestow on us with the destructive events in North Queensland and the Caribbean. Let’s take a little recap and review what you as a responsible boatie can do in these unpredictable situations.

5 guaranteed ways to destroy a boat battery

1. Use the wrong kind of battery. The surest way to quickly kill a marine battery is to use the wrong kind. Marine batteries are manufactured in a variety of types and for different applications, so choosing the right one is vital.

You can’t push a rope!

Boating is fun, peaceful and relaxing. Most of the time... It’s a great way to connect with family and friends for everything from short day trips to venturing off farther, even escaping to as far as you can go. It does not matter what type of boating you do, for no matter where you look, there’s always something new to find.

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