Exploring the gravity of an oversight in CHIRP Maritime's Superyacht sector with an incident involving a neglect-driven breach during a voyage, indicating negligence in pre-departure safety testing.

The Superyacht sector of CHIRP Maritime recently encountered a safety scare on a 50-metre-plus sailing vessel. Shortly after setting sail, an usually heavy spray was detected on deck; an open shell door was identified as the cause. The overlooked shell door used for boarding and storing had potential for causing significant damage, including rupturing hydraulic hoses. The door's status was commonly confirmed as part of pre-departure checks, which reportedly secured all hull openings. But the oversight resulted from the door's difficult visibility due to its shape, combined with a faulty shell door sensor providing inaccurate readings. Additionally, the departure haste contributed to the crew members conducting door closure in isolation, each assuming the task's completion by the other. CHIRP states this incident demonstrates the importance of robust design and reliable sensor maintenance, especially in areas exposed to harsh marine conditions, and underscores the necessity to avoid hasty departure at the expense of comprehensive safety checks.