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Boating Business

Sunseeker Becomes First UK Builder to Adopt Module F Certification

Sunseeker 90, Sunseeker Yachts

The Sunseeker 90 Ocean is one of the British manufacturer’s newest models.

Sunseeker Yachts has partnered with RINA and is adopting the Module F scheme of certification across the British manufacturer’s entire line of yachts. The new level of certification is approved under the Recreational Craft Directive (2013/53/EU) that, for vessels between 39.37’ and 78.74’ (12 m and 24 m), requires two modules of assessment.

Standing Alone

Module F is a more rigorous certification program that adds supplementary value to the certification and compliance process. All Sunseeker models will be certified under Module B and Module F in line with Sunseeker's own quality processes to ensure absolute compliance.

Currently, all Sunseeker yachts are certified in accordance with Module B, the standard type of approval used for the first launch of every model. Module F is used when a Notified Body survey of a motoryacht is conducted and declares that each vessel is built in accordance with the type approval certificate obtained under Module B. All Sunseeker models will be certified under Module B and Module F in line with Sunseeker’s internal production control and quality process.

Sunseeker factory, Sunseeker Headquarters

Sunseeker’s Poole, England, headquarters is capable of producing yachts in excess of 100’ (27.43 m).

“Going beyond the minimum requirements of the Recreational Craft Directive, to involve a higher level of scrutiny from a third party, demonstrates Sunseeker’s commitment to achieving the highest level of compliance and production quality; ultimately it’s about delivering excellence, to remain best-in-class,” said Ewen Foster, chief technical officer at Sunseeker. “Customers can rest assured that each individual yacht has been checked and verified by a third party in addition to Sunseeker’s own exceptional internal production control and quality checks.”

Added Andrea Frabetti, chief executive officer at Sunseeker International, “I am delighted with this closer and more effective collaboration with RINA that will deliver the highest level of certification, far beyond any legal minimum. We are doing this because of the confidence we have in the quality and reliability of our yachts, something that is reflected year after year in the resale value of our products, helping to protect our client’s investment.”

Paolo Moretti, chief executive officer at RINA also sees positive results coming from the announcement. “Sunseeker is a world-class leader in yacht manufacturing and RINA is delighted to be working with them on this project, providing comprehensive certification to every craft in production, not just first of type.”