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Sustainability

Our commitment to sustainability and community

The reefs, marine life and coastal cultures of the archipelago are the reason our vessels exist. We protect them through design, construction and operation.

Our commitment to sustainability and community
A core principle

Sustainability is not an afterthought. It runs through every stage of our design, construction and operation — and extends to the economic and social well-being of the communities where we build.

Bira · Tana Beru · South Sulawesi

Legal timber, low-impact building
Responsible sourcing

Legal timber, low-impact building

We use only timber verified under SVLK, Indonesia’s national timber legality system, so our ironwood and teak come from legal, responsibly managed sources.

Less energy-intensive traditional techniques and strict waste protocols keep the yard clean: offcuts go to local crafts or fuel, and contaminants never reach land or sea.

Designing for a cleaner ocean

Guardians of the waters they sail

Our phinisi are designed to protect sensitive marine environments such as Komodo National Park and Raja Ampat.

  • Advanced wastewater treatment

    A marine sanitation device treats black and grey water to a standard well beyond the IMO MARPOL minimum.

  • Fuel efficiency & emissions

    Fuel-efficient diesel engines meeting IMO Tier II/III, and hydrodynamic analysis that shapes the hull for less drag.

  • No single-use plastics

    High-capacity watermakers replace plastic bottles, and galley and service protocols are built around reusable containers.

  • Carbon offset programme

    For every launch, we fund an accredited Indonesian offset project — such as mangrove reforestation — covering the vessel’s first year.

Empowering local communities

Rooted in South Sulawesi

Our connection to the people of South Sulawesi is the foundation of our company.

Local employment

Over 85% of our shipyard workforce is hired from the local communities of Tana Beru and Bira.

Panrita Lopi apprenticeships

Our apprenticeship programme trains the next generation of master builders, keeping this heritage a viable, respected profession.

Community development fund

A share of our profits, managed with village leaders, funds school resources and scholarships for promising students.

Traditional crafts

Local artisans create interior elements such as hand-woven ikat and traditional carvings, sustaining their income and their art.

Begin the conversation

Build a yacht that respects the sea

Talk to our team about responsible materials, cleaner systems and the community behind your build.