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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.

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.

Man overboard: Practice saves lives!

A holiday trip in calm waters, what could happen there? Many crews ignore the "man overboard" scenario and are completely taken by surprise in an emergency.

Boat Trailer Challenge

Whether on the slip ramp or on the road - anyone who is dependent on regularly hauling their boat knows about the many small pitfalls and subtleties involved in dealing with a bulky trailer.

Electronic Navigation

Navigation systems are a great invention. In road traffic, they have contributed significantly to road safety by allowing the driver to concentrate on the traffic, rather than turning the pages of an unwieldy road map while at the same time trying to steer the car, keep an eye on the traffic, interpret the road layout and read the signs...

The danger of fire lurks here

The main cause of fire on board lies in electrical engineering. Old cables, defective insulation, corrosion or dirty contacts can lead to short circuits or increased contact resistance.

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