A GUIDE TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF A YACHT

Transportation of a yacht requires some specific documentations and procedures which will amount to time on both part of the transporting company and the yacht owner. It is therefore helpful to read this article for you get a fuller picture, if not a glimpse of what the whole process involves and be well prepared when you need to have your yacht transported.

Documentations Required

For the yacht owner to be able to have his vessel transported, he will need to present a copy of his passport, commercial invoice of the yacht as well as a registry certificate. These documents will be needed at the customs clearance where your vessel will be cleared for transportation. You will also need to have insured your yacht from damage. A cargo insurance policy will also be required, so check whether the transporting company has this, or if you will have to purchase an additional policy to fully insure your vessel against damages, however minute they may be. Make sure that before the vessel is loaded to the carrier, both you and the transport company certifies that the yacht is in good condition, without any damages to avoid blame shifting.

Loading of the Yacht

There are different methods you can choose on how you would prefer your vessel to be loaded on the carrier vessel. You can go for the haul method, where your vessel is towed and carefully place on the carrier vessel or in the case of much larger yacht, have it placed parked next to the carrier boat from where it can be lifted onto the cradle for transportation. Other methods are also available, but the method you choose will depend on the size of your vessel and what the transport company offers.

Delivering the Yacht

Delivery times will vary from company to company. Other factors such as the weather and port delays can also come into play. It is therefore crucial for the yacht owner to ask for a time frame by which he should expect his vessel to be delivered. To be on the safe side, the yacht owner should ask for a communication method by which the delivery will be announced, as well as a contract clearly stating the time frame and cancellation procedures.

Safety Measures

It is crucial for the yacht owner to take a few safety measures to ensure that preventable damages are eliminated. This will include making sure that all the windows are securely locked, having all fragile fittings safely stored away, all electrical connections switched offand all necessary mast fittings removed and safely stored away. Harsh weather conditions and salty water can damage your vessel, so making sure that you take these few but important precautions is essential.

These are just a few of the necessary steps it takes for a yacht to be transported to its destination. Finding a good company that is certified, insured and reliable in transporting your vessel is another step which requires careful research on art of the yacht owner.

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