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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.

Attention, Winterstorm!

Being well prepared for wet, windy, and cold weather is all part of boat ownership in winter. However, one should not only rely on the work done at the beginning of the winter break. In the face of acute storm warnings, it is advisable to prevent damage with renewed checks and precautions.

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.

Wintering in the water

Many boats and yachts find themselves manoeuvred onto the dry in autumn. For those left on the jetty as winter approaches, it's time to dress warmly for the cold months ahead.

The 1x1 of the life jacket

From dinghies to superyachts, the lifejacket is an absolutely necessary piece of on board equipment – it is the essential gadget of the seas. Or at least, it should be.

Accelerate Safely

Clean, effective and easy to use - for cooking, heating or cooling. Gas-powered systems can now be found on almost every yacht. However, this popular energy source also has a high risk potential.

Check the rig!

While many yacht owners devote themselves to polishing hulls, greasing winches and repainting bulkheads during winter, they often completely overlook one of the most critical parts of their yacht: the rig.

Charter protection: Better to be safe than to appear safe

The best-known way to protect one's deposit or total trip cost against the bankruptcy of a provider is the security certificate. But this also has pitfalls. The experts at Pantaenius explain why security certificates are not automatically safe and which alternatives provide greater flexibility.

Safe Berthing

Hectic manoeuvres, onlookers at the jetty and a narrow berth - even experienced sailors can feel hot under the collar in such a situation. Once safely in a berth, a sense of relief follows, however it is also important to be careful when tie-ing up. Michael de Boer from Pantaenius recalls some important practical tips.

What are the benefits of offshore safety training?

Pantaenius employees regularly take part in offshore safety training. Mid-March, Ole Pietschke and Mario Wodrich went through the motions of an emergency situation and their conclusion was that despite being an extreme experience, the training is a must for every responsible cruising and offshore sailor.

Grounding: Why there's an increasing number of incidents

It is no longer collisions, but grounding that has become the most common cause of damage on recreational boats. In most cases though, these incidents could be avoided says Holger Flindt of yacht insurance expert Pantaenius.

Attention, containers ahead!

A collision with a sea container is any sailor’s nightmare. Holger Flindt from Pantaenius clarifies the matter - the damage expert and enthusiastic sailor used to sail at sea and knows the risks posed by floating containers.

On the long leash

If the engine goes on strike, sailors are dependent on towing assistance. The Pantaenius experts will explain how to tow properly or have your vessel towed without the spontaneous help having a more negative effect.

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