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.

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.

On tour with Mietzi and Bello

Dogs and cats are often considered full family members, so why not take your furry roommates with you on the trip?

Immersion in water and how it affects your body

You fall overboard, what happens next? If you’re cruising around some warm tropical islands with pristine clear water, no swell and water temperatures above 20 degrees then it will be a while before you’ll face serious harm. If it’s however winter and the water temperature combined with a gusty sea breeze sends shivers down your spine… we’ll you could be in some tremendous trouble.

What you need to know about boating systems

Promoting safe and intelligent boating! Together with industry icon Brian Gatt from Marine Protection Systems we have created a series of videos. Click to find out what checks you should perform every time before you go boating.

Pantaenius Claims Archive

We have been digging through the international Pantaenius claims archive and have found some spectacular images showing damages to vessels at Lake Atter/Austria. In October 2018 Storm VAIA swept across that part Austria with wind speed up to 205km/h.

It’s Not A “Life” Raft!

Chatting with friends and colleagues in the boating industry it was agreed that a liferaft should be renamed. The name implies it will save our life. And it may. But making the decision to deploy the ‘liferaft’ prematurely could mean disaster. A disaster with no return.

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