Preventative maintenance on a vessel is essential to ensure safety, performance and long-term savings. Here are the top five reasons to invest in this care:

Crew and passenger safety
• Keeping the vessel in good condition reduces the risk of accidents, mechanical failures and emergencies at sea.
• Critical systems, such as the engine, hull, electrical and fuel, need to be in perfect working order to avoid dangerous situations.

Increased vessel lifespan
• Preventative maintenance prevents premature wear on parts and structure, ensuring that the vessel lasts longer with high performance.
• Minor repairs prevent major damage and extend the lifespan of the hull, engine and electronic components.

Savings on repairs and fuel
• Keeping the engine and propulsion system clean and adjusted improves fuel efficiency, reducing operating costs.
• Prevention is always cheaper than correction; minor repairs avoid expensive and unexpected replacements.

Optimized performance and efficiency
• A well-maintained vessel sails better, with less engine effort and adequate fuel consumption.
• It avoids problems such as loss of power, engine overheating and failures in the hydraulic and electrical systems.

Value and legal compliance
• Maintaining a regular maintenance history increases the value of the vessel in the resale market.
• Vessels that comply with standards and regulations avoid fines, seizures and problems with nautical insurance.

Performing periodic inspections and following the maintenance plan recommended by the manufacturer is essential to ensure peace of mind and safety when sailing.