Sentini Blog
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Know what your crew don’t (before the auditor does). Why continuous familiarisation is vital.
Management companies sit in an uncomfortable middle ground. Owners expect assurance (not just paperwork). Captains expect practical support (not more admin). Flag and Class expect evidence. Yet the typical familiarisation…
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Lithium-ion learnings: what the Flagship yacht fire teaches about battery safety onboard.
When lithium-ion systems work as designed, they’re quiet, clean and efficient powerhouses. When they don’t, the consequences can be catastrophic. In April 2024, the 24.9m catamaran Flagship was destroyed by…
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Are you safe, or just compliant? An owner’s office checklist for peace of mind.
When you own a yacht, you don’t just buy the vessel, but the assumption that, if something goes wrong at sea, your crew will know exactly what to do. Most…
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From compliant to confident: evidencing ISM 1.2.2.3.
Most yachts prepare well for inspections. The real question is whether the same calm competence appears at 02:10 on a Tuesday when something unexpected happens. A lithium battery begins thermal…