Maritime-Safety Articles
The adventure filled world of private yachts received a potential shockwave recently. Maritime experts have sounded alarm bells cautioning all private yachts against attempting a crossing of the Strait of Hormuz. This warning comes despite the successful passage of the massive 141.6-meter Lürssen built superyacht, Nord, on the 25th of April, 2026. The Nord marked its name in the books becoming the first superyacht to traverse the strait since a temporary ceasefire was reached earlier in the month on the 8th.
08-05-2026
Chronicling a day that almost ended in disaster, this is the tale of a crew member working on a superyacht refit. Responsibilities included cleaning and painting the engine room bilges, a task that brought him face to face with a potentially life-threatening situation. Deep inside the six-foot-deep main bilge sump, oblivious to the surrounding crew, he used acetone to degrease the surfaces. Unaware that acetone expands to over 300% its initial volume and is denser than air, the man unwittingly jeopardized his survival as the oxygen around him got rapidly displaced.
31-03-2026
Boarding a superyacht in challenging sea conditions can be treacherous, given certain persistent design flaws.
14-12-2025
Diving into the maritime world reveals a gaping hole in superyacht safety, with captains often skirting crucial protocols that ensure the welfare of all aboard.
05-01-2025