Certified timber and replanting
Ulin and teak certified under SVLK, part of the EU FLEGT agreement. Ten saplings planted for every mature tree harvested.
A philosophy of custodianship
Built from forests, made for living seas
A phinisi is born from Indonesia’s ironwood forests and sails the heart of the Coral Triangle. Building one carries responsibility for both, and for the people who build it.
- SVLK-certified timber
- 100%
- Saplings per tree used
- 10
- Better fuel efficiency
- Up to 15%
- Workforce hired locally
- 95%+
Zero tolerance
For illegal timber
Our core commitment
Sustainability as a pillar, not an afterthought
Every plank we use is SVLK-certified for legality and traceability under Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Our policies cover every stage of a vessel’s life, from the forested hills of Bulukumba to protected marine parks.
A true legacy must be sustainable for the environment and for the communities who depend on it.
- Traceable timber Every plank traceable to a licensed concession.
- Cleaner vessels Treated wastewater, efficient hulls and solar power on delivered builds.
- Shared value Local employment, apprenticeships and a community development fund.
Environmental commitments
Protecting forests and oceans
Tangible policies that reduce our footprint from timber concession to anchorage.
Treated black and grey water
An IMO-certified marine sanitation device on every vessel treats wastewater to standards exceeding MARPOL Annex IV.
Lower emissions at anchor
CFD hull analysis and efficient engines, plus solar arrays of up to 5 kW to run daytime hotel loads.
No single-use plastic
The yard is plastic-free, and delivered vessels come with water filtration, reusable containers and provisioning guidelines.
Community commitments
Empowering the keepers of the craft
The Konjo craft was recognised by UNESCO in 2017. We see ourselves as partners in preserving it, not only employers.
Commitments in figures
What we measure
The figures behind our environmental and community commitments, as applied to every build.
- Timber legality
- 100% SVLK
- All wood in the yard, including Ulin and teak, legally harvested and traceable.
- Reforestation
- 10 per tree
- Saplings planted and nurtured with local landowners in Bulukumba.
- Fuel efficiency
- Up to 15%
- Compared with similar-size vessels built a decade ago.
- Solar generation
- Up to 5 kW
- Powers hotel loads in daylight, reducing generator use at anchor.
- Local workforce
- Over 95%
- From the communities of Ara, Tana Beru and Lemo Lemo.
- Apprenticeship length
- 18–24 months
- One full build cycle under a master punggawa.
Reforestation cycles span 50 to 100 years; the commitment is long-term by design.
Circular construction
Nothing from the build is wasted
We treat every material as a resource. Hardwood offcuts become interior furniture and fittings, smaller scraps go to Tana Beru carvers, and sawdust is composted for our reforestation nursery.
- Offcuts reused Larger pieces become custom furniture and fittings on board.
- Low-VOC finishes Paints, resins and sealants chosen to protect the team and coastline.
- Rituals honoured Punggawa are given time and resources for traditional ceremonies throughout the build.
Company guide
Keep reading this guide
How we work, what we stand behind and how we hold ourselves to account.
FAQ
Sustainability questions
Yes. 100% of the wood used, including Ulin (ironwood) and teak, is certified under Indonesia’s SVLK programme and traceable to a licensed concession. We have a zero-tolerance policy for illegal timber.
Every vessel is fitted with an IMO-certified marine sanitation device that treats blackwater and greywater to standards exceeding MARPOL Annex IV.
CFD hull analysis and modern engines deliver up to 15% better fuel efficiency than similar vessels built a decade ago. Solar arrays of up to 5 kW cover daytime hotel loads.
Over 95% of our skilled workforce comes from Ara, Tana Beru and Lemo Lemo, with year-round employment and enrolment in BPJS health and social security programmes.
Master punggawa mentor young builders, often their own sons and nephews, through a full 18–24-month build cycle in a formal apprenticeship programme.
Build responsibly
Commission a phinisi with impact
Ask about timber provenance, onboard systems and the community programmes your build supports.
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