Sentini Blog
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Why Planned Maintenance Breaks Down When the Starting Information Is Wrong
A planned maintenance system should give a yacht confidence. It should help the crew know what needs doing, when it needs doing, what equipment it relates to and what evidence…
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What Good Looks Like in a Yacht Handover Pack
A yacht handover is often judged by whether the required documents have been supplied. The folders are there. The drawings have been delivered. OEM manuals are onboard. The delivery file…
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Is Your SMS Stuck in the Past? Integrating Cyber Risk into Daily Safety Routines
Cyber risk is no longer just an IT problem. On a modern superyacht, digital systems sit at the centre of daily operations. Navigation, communications, planned maintenance, AV, guest networks, access…
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The Toy Box Trap: Managing the Risks of E-Foils, Subs and Superyacht Tenders
The modern superyacht toy box has changed dramatically. What was once a collection of jet skis, paddleboards and towables has evolved into a full-scale watersports operation. Today’s yachts may carry…
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Why proactive safety records shape your insurance profile
There is a quiet shift happening in yacht insurance. It is no longer enough to say you have a Safety Management System, run drills, and pass the annual survey. Underwriters…
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Rotation Without Risk: Maintaining institutional memory in an era of high turnover
Crew rotation has become a defining feature of modern yachting. In many departments it’s no longer a “nice to have,” it’s the baseline expectation, and the market has shifted accordingly.…
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Paris MoU Annual Report: Why fire safety remains the industry’s number one stumbling block
If you want a single, high signal indicator of where Port State Control continues to bite, it is fire safety. The most recent Paris MoU annual report is the Paris…
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The “Operator Error” Loophole: How Superyachts Can Protect Warranty Claims with Better Documentation and Crew Familiarisation
When equipment fails on a superyacht during the warranty period, what should be a straightforward claim can quickly become a costly dispute. The yard or OEM cites incorrect operation. The…
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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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