Material integrity and provenance
SVLK-certified Ulin and Bitti, 316L stainless hardware and engines with service networks across the archipelago.
How we evaluate and build
Four pillars behind every phinisi build
A weighted framework governs each stage of an 18–24-month programme, so quality, safety and long-term value are built in rather than inspected in at the end.
- Point scoring rubric
- 250
- Weighted pillars
- 4
- Minimum sea trial
- 72 h
- Build programme
- 18–24 mo
250 points
Scored throughout the build
The blueprint
Excellence built in, not inspected in
Commissioning a luxury phinisi is a major investment, with build costs often exceeding $2 million. The difference between a profitable charter vessel and a perpetual liability lies in the methodology behind its construction.
Every project is assessed continuously against a 250-point rubric across four weighted pillars.
- Continuous scoring Each stage is scored as it happens, not only at handover.
- Weighted priorities Engineering and safety carry the most weight, at 35%.
- Proven before delivery A multi-day sea trial must pass without a single critical fault.
The four pillars
What every build is scored on
Each pillar carries a fixed weighting in the rubric. Together they cover the hull, the systems and the vessel’s working life.
Craftsmanship and heritage authenticity
Authentic phinisi, not themed replicas: a punggawa-led build using the dowelled Konjo methods recognised by UNESCO.
Modern engineering and safety
Stability validated in modern software, BKI classification and safety systems beyond local requirements.
Sustainability and operational viability
MARPOL Annex IV wastewater treatment, LED lighting and power management for lower fuel use and noise.
Heritage authenticity
A traditional soul in a modern body
Pillar 2 protects what makes a phinisi a phinisi, then modern analysis verifies its strength.
Sea trials and commissioning
The trial a vessel must pass
Before handover every vessel completes a mandatory, multi-day shakedown designed to push it to its limits.
- Time at sea
- 72 hours min.
- Every system tested under full operational load.
- Simultaneous loads
- Full load
- Watermakers and air-conditioning run together, plus full-power engine runs.
- Emergency drills
- MOB and fire
- Man-overboard and fire scenarios rehearsed with the crew.
- Instrument calibration
- 50 nm course
- Navigation instruments calibrated over a predetermined course.
- Trial checklist
- 100 points
- Delivery only with zero critical faults.
Hull integrity is also checked during BKI stage inspections, including ultrasonic testing and inclining tests.
Pillar 4 in practice
Built for ocean health and the balance sheet
A luxury vessel must be responsible for the waters it explores and for its owner’s running costs. The target is a 15% reduction in fuel consumption compared with standard builds.
- Treated wastewater MARPOL Annex IV-compliant treatment is standard on every build.
- Shorter generator hours LED lighting and power management can cut nightly runtime from 12 hours to under 7.
- Shared value Local labour and Indonesian artisans, such as Sumba ikat and Jepara teak, are prioritised.
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FAQ
Methodology questions
Against a 250-point rubric across four pillars: material integrity (30%), craftsmanship and heritage (25%), engineering and safety (35%), and sustainability and operational viability (10%).
Every vessel is built to meet or exceed Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia (BKI). For international charter capability, builds can follow RINA or Lloyd’s Register requirements.
Ulin (ironwood) for keels and structural members and Bitti for frames, all with SVLK legality certification and physically inspected before purchase.
At least 72 hours at sea with every system under full load, emergency drills, and instrument calibration over a 50-nautical-mile course. The vessel must pass a 100-point trial with no critical fault.
Hulls are powered for an efficient 9-knot cruising speed, with CFD analysis used to optimise fuel efficiency.
Plan your build
Put the methodology to work
Share your vessel brief and intended operating area to see how the four pillars apply to your build.
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