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We are Sevenstar

Richard Klabbers

Managing Director

The Netherlands

Richard is the Managing Director of Sevenstar Yacht Transport and has over 25 years of experience in the industry. He founded the business and built it into the world leader in yacht transport. Richard is a hands on leader specializing in Exceptional Marine Transport (EMT).

Direct contact

• [email protected]
• +31204488592

Uta Scarlata

USA East Coast

Uta Scarlata established Sevenstar Yacht Transport’s USA presence with the successful launch of our Florida office in 2005. For more than a decade, Uta has overseen the USA, Caribbean and European yacht transport markets. Uta’s experience and passion for her clients will ensure you and your yacht receive first class service throughout the transportation process.

• [email protected]
• +1.561.465.0103
• +1.561.309.8333

Jan Maarten Boissevain

Commercial Director

Jan Maarten has a long standing career in shipping and yacht transport. Heading up the Commercial Team in Amsterdam he is keen on getting every detail right for clients at all times. This makes him a highly valued person in the company.

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• +31204488595

Charles Massey

Charles is active in the yacht transport business for almost 20 years. Since 2014 he has operated from Hong Kong and is responsible for the Asian market. His profound knowledge and experience makes him the right man for all your transport related questions. Work makes him a very frequent traveler.

• [email protected]
• +852 551 48029

Trade Manager: Mediterranean to USA & Caribs v.v.

Nic is the youngster in our Amsterdam Headquarter, but don’t underestimate his knowledge or dedication to the job. Sharp and committed he holds the responsibility for everything that floats between The Med, United States and the Caribbean.

• [email protected]
• +31204488694

Alisha Hickling

Sales New Zealand

New Zealand

Alisha is an important contact for Sevenstar in the Pacific. She maintains a wide network of contacts in New Zealand and beyond which she helps her in leveraging to clients’ benefit. In her personal and professional life she is known to be a very lively, full of energy character.

• [email protected]
• +64 93023753

Andrew Pickering

Andrew is Sevenstar’s client service star performer! His amiable communications skills and eye for detail makes your yacht transportation a smooth and happy ride leaving you to relax in the knowledge your vessel is being looked after. Andrew is responsible for UK clients transporting their yachts worldwide.

• [email protected]
• +44 2380215062

Astrid Schulte

Astrid is a valuable Dutch asset to the international team in Palm Beach, Florida. She is very focused and conscientious in her work combined with her open personality makes her a great contact for her clients. She is responsible for the USA, Australia and Asia yacht transport market.

• [email protected]
• +1.561.465.0106
• +1.561.906.3891

Chris Jongerius

Thailand, Malaysia & Singapore

Chris is like the Swiss army knife: full of skills, a variety of specialties and experience in more than one trade, this makes him the ideal person to service Sevenstar’s transport clients in Asia and especially Phuket.

• [email protected]
• +66 86 045 4634

Dave Starkey

Trade Manager: Continent to Mediterranean

Dave is a well appreciated member of the Sevenstar UK team in Southampton. Experienced in both Liner specialist transports and chartering on our own vessels, Dave has worked for large shipping carriers making his knowledge and relationships valuable to Sevenstar. He is currently responsible for yacht transports to and from Northern Europe and Mediterranean.

• [email protected]
• +44 2380821034

Dean Sharples

Sales Australia

Dean is the veteran in maritime services and yacht transport. With his extensive knowledge he can drum up any yacht transport solution for any client around the world and especially Australia.

• [email protected]
• +612 96932100

Douglas Rapier

Sales Martinique

Douglas is well known in Martinique for his knowledge and experience in maritime services. He is French/English bilingual and a very valuable base in the Caribbean for Sevenstar.

• [email protected]
• +596 696 45 89 75

Durham J. Jones

Jay ‘Woody’ is an icon in Sevenstar operating from Newport, RI. Servicing clients in the North East of the USA, he is full of energy and is happy to be on the phone all day to make sure things are done right. For 'Woody' every yacht transport is personal.

• [email protected]
• +1.603.568.8188

Sales Germany

Janik looks after our German clients with a focus on Europe. He works within the German Sevenstar team and he will ensure his customers receive a first class service.

• [email protected]
• +49 421 80718262
• + 49 162 1964328

Jon has worked in pretty much every aspect of shipping with over 28 years of experience. Starting at the age of 16 in import Customs clearance this has imbedded a constant sense of urgency and accuracy in his work. Jon is a senior member of the Sevenstar Liner Specialist Team.

• [email protected]
• +44 2380821036

Julia Sebastiani

Julia looks after our German clients who are transporting their yachts Worldwide. She operates within the German Sevenstar team and can frequently be found at one of our boat shows.

• [email protected]
• +49 421 80718273

Kris started his career working in Amsterdam, Spain and the Monaco office for the Spliethoff Group, Sevenstar's parent company. In 2014, Kris moved to San Francisco to support the North and Central American yacht transport markets. He speaks fluently French, English and Spanish.

• [email protected]
• +1.415.316.3072

Lachlan Taylor

Lachlan is a key contact in our Australian office. He is an active and appreciated promoter of the yacht transport business on social media platforms. He is also an energetic person that loves his sports.

• [email protected]
• +61 408992965

Levent Bayir

Sales Turkiye & Middle East

Levent is a professional yacht transport specialist who founded Sevenstar Office in Turkiye. He is your point of contact for yachts travelling to and from Turkiye, East Mediterranean and Middle East. With his entrepreneurial spirit Levent helps clients to find creative solutions to their transport needs.

• [email protected]
• + 90 532 5735129

Marieke Derks

Thailand & Malaysia

Marieke is fully emerged in the yachting World of Thailand and Malaysia. Her client focussed and professional approach has built a solid base for yacht transport between Asia and the rest of the World. She is a passionate destination expert for cruising in Southeast Asia.

• [email protected]
• +31 6 3150 4309
• +66 862 744 238

Matthieu Le Bihan

Sales France

France West Coast

Matthieu is well established in offshore racing in France and beyond. He has worked and lived in the Caribbean and Brazil and speaks Portuguese, French and English. Based on the West Coast of France and is looking the needs of our French clients as well as all the French yacht builders. He is very passionate about delivering his work at the highest standards.

• [email protected]
• +33 631 892 653

Operations Manager & Customer Support

Max started his career in the Spliethoff crew department before joining Sevenstar. Max is an enthusiastic sailor and sports person making him very focused on getting things done.

• [email protected]
• +31204488539

Max Stepanov

Manager of Operations

Sevenstar’s Operational Team is the core of Sevenstar’s yacht transport business. Members of the Operational Team offer operational excellence through highly experienced in-house engineering and planning resources.

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• +31204488697

Mike Herrebrugh

Director UK

Mike is one of the most experienced colleagues within the company. Opening the UK office of Sevenstar in 2011 he has built the European charter and worldwide liner service into one of the pillars within the yacht transport group. He is relentless in pursuing operational excellence within his team and for himself. Mike is known for putting a lot of hours in and loves his job.

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• +44 2380821031

Deputy Manager of Operations

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• +31204488597

Valerio Del Becaro

Sales Monaco

Valerio is Sevenstar’s multi lingual power house based in Monaco. He has been transporting yachts for the past 20 years making him a great source of knowledge to clients and colleagues and specialist in the Italian - French Riviera, USA and all other exotic destinations worldwide.

• [email protected]
• +377 97707535

Wiebke Bokelmann-Ratha

Trade Manager: USA East to USA West & Asia v.v

Transatlantic

Wiebke started working at the Amsterdam head office in June 2013 and developed the Transatlantic trade out of Northern Europe from scratch. As from July 2017 she was based in the Singapore office to develop the local market and to support the Sevenstar team in Asia. When she moved back in 2019 she took over the transatlantic trade and is running the USA East to West & Asia trade since 2021.

• [email protected]
• +31204488643
• +31651175753

Willemijn van Renterghem

Marketing & Communications

After many years as a self-employed marketer, Willemijn joined the Sevenstar team in October 2016, eager to dive into the world of Yacht Transport. With a strong background in luxury marketing, public relations, live events, and online marketing, she brings a wealth of experience to the table.

• [email protected]
• +31204488687

Mikhail Voronov

Sales Russia

Turkiye/Russia

Mikhail operates as the prime contact for Sevenstar in Russia and is a very reliable source of knowledge regarding transportation needs to local and international clients.

• [email protected]
• +7 812 987 52 20
• +7 921 317 53 93

Dominic Paul

Sevenstar’s Operational Team is the core of Sevenstar’s yacht transport business. Members of the Operational Team offer operational excellence through highly experienced in-house engineering and planning resources. Loadmasters fly around the world ensuring meticulous execution while loading or discharging yachts of all sizes.

• [email protected]
• +34647877383

Edward Schol

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• +31 6 5062 4824

Elodie Le Blevenec

In her career, Elodie explored many facets of the nautical industry: sailing, skippering (technic), chartering, managing a day charter company, managing a network of agents in a shipyard and now yacht shipping. After many years abroad, Elodie is now well implanted in La Rochelle.

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• +33 671 841 513

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• +23 80215066

Geert de Krom

Geert de Krom is a loadmaster for Sevenstar and DYT since 2014, with prior experience as a professional yacht skipper and competitive sailor. With a focus on expertise, he ensures smooth and efficient transport of yachts across the globe.

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• +31204488691

Guido Seeleman

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• +31204488587

James Gruner

• [email protected]
• +44 2380821032

Jan Moolman

Yard Manager West Palm Beach / Loadmaster

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• +1 7729132666

Sales Manager - Exceptional Marine Transport

Luuk is as Sales Manager responsible for the sales department of Sevenstar EMT. Due to his eagerness and hands on mentality, he gets things done. Solving complex cargo combinations is his specialty, while supporting his clients 24/7!

• [email protected]
• +31 20 44 88 691

Marie-Eugenie Kieffer

Marie-Eugénie started to work as a sea freight forwarder, then as a GSA in the airfreight market in France, followed by 6 years as a sailor in the Caribbean and Mediterranean seas. Since 2014, she is part of Douglas Yacht Services in Martinique, a well know yacht Agent in the Caribbean Islands.

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• +596 596521428
• +596 (696) 250856

Marian Minoiu

Project Manager / Engineering

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Paul Miller

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• +31 615833761

Rene Berger

Asia - Pacific

Rene is a seasoned seafarer with over two decades of experience as a deck and engineer officer, and 15 years as Master Mariner on the Spliethoff group fleet. In 2011, he joined the Sevenstar team - BSc Marine Operations, BSc Mechanical Engineering.

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• +31610487318

Robert Jones

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• +61 (0)410 822 276

Rod Jenkins

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• +31 615833718

Ruben Vries

Operations Yard Amsterdam

Ruben works on the Sevenstar yard where the vast supply of materials come together and have to be rearranged for future transports. This is no easy task but Ruben and the team take it on with perseverance and dedication, ensuring safe and sound transport equipment for the loadmasters to work with.

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• +31651754813

Anton Kasatkin

Since 2009, he has been associated with the international shipping business. He sailed on multi-purpose vessels as a Chief officer all around the world. In 2020, he has joined our Sevenstar Yacht Transport team as a Loadmaster.

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• +358465875705

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• +34 678431477

Kevin Visser

Trade Manager Continent to USA & Caribs v.v.

Kevin holds a Master of Law in Maritime and Transport Law. After gaining practical shipping experience in our operations department, Kevin is now our Trade Manager for the Continent to the USA and the Caribbean and vice versa. He will make sure our clients get the best service.

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• +31 204488649

Bram van der Zee

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• +316 1868 5621

Alido Ribeiro Silva

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• +31643240080

Laura Mattiello

Operations Manager

Laura joined Sevenstar after a long experience in Genoa as former port and customs agent. Member now of the Operational Team helps clients giving them all the assistance they need.

• [email protected]
• +31204488696
• +31638990328

Chantal Smits

Marketing & communications

As a content marketer, Chantal has extensive online marketing experience in various sectors. She is very familiar with social media and websites, highly skilled with computers and systems, and has collaborated with diverse influencers, successfully managing impressive projects. And as icing on the cake, she comes from a maritime family, which means she certainly has an affinity with shipping.

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• +31 638990335
• +31 204488679

Jennifer Kincaid

Jennifer is new to the yacht shipping realm but not to the world of boating. She comes to us with an extensive customer service background as well as experience in the maintenance / service department for Sportfishing yachts. Her maintenance knowledge as well as her charter mate and charter manager background makes her an ideal candidate to be able to assist with all your transportation needs.

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• +1.561.512.7458
• +1.561.465.0104

Leroy Ubbink

Sales Spain, Portugal & Gibraltar

A year ago, my family and I made the exciting move from the Netherlands to Mallorca. With 18 years at Stork, including 8 as a Valve Service manager, my background may differ, but my enthusiasm for the shipping industry is boundless. Today, I proudly serve as Sales Representative Spain at Sevenstar. My goal is simple: to provide the best possible service to our customers in Spain and beyond. I'm committed to delivering top-notch solutions and support.

• [email protected]
• + 34 971 408 592
• + 34 628 910 623

Dounia El Battioui

Sales Associate

With 7 years background experience in the RORO shipping, she starts a new adventure at Sevenstar Yacht Transport. Dounia will support the Sales team on the Asia, New Zeeland & Australia trade. She brings a fresh wave of enthusiasm and dedication to our team, with passion for excellence and a commitment to exceptional service. She is also ready to navigate the seas of yacht transport with making connections and delivering unparalleled solutions to our valued clients.

• [email protected]
• +31 6 47 52 11 33

Juliette Verkerk

After years of experience at advertising agencies, Juliette overturned the helm in December 2022. She started as a Marketing Communication Specialist at Sevenstar Yacht Transport. From offline advertising and events to online activations, Juliette is passionately working with them all. She thinks Yacht Transport is an incredibly intriguing business. Besides, she likes anything that floats on the water, and wooden boats with a sail have her preference.

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• +31 204 488 693
• +31 681 039 620

Joel Bestard Wirtz

I started back in 2008 as a diver. I believe this job is a lifestyle. Traveling around the world brings the excellence of yacht transport to another level. As a Loadmaster for Sevenstar and Chief diver for DYT, I’ve been lucky to meet and learn from the top elite in the sector. Pushing limits to innovate with the security and safety that brings a backup of years of experience, we find new horizons to improve ourselves and our job.

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• +34 687405540

Philip Wickett

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• +442380821033
• +447467388904

Dominic Watson

Dominic has worked in specialist logistics for longer than he cares to remember. Having worked for container and RORO lines, plus vast experience in specialist, project and event forwarding he has a wealth of acquired knowledge.

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• +44 7557526451

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World Leader in Yacht Transport

We are Sevenstar. We make the world smaller.

• Experience: 30 years of experience est. 1985
• Ship owner: Over 120 company owned vessels
• Dedicated team: Worldwide offices
• In-house: Operations, Engineers and Loadmasters
• Service: Overall smooth operation

Our Promise to you

• Qualified Loadmasters
• In-house engineering team creates lift- and stowage plans
• Own quality controlled cradles and lifting materials managed from global hubs
• Well-trained and experienced crew on board of our vessels
• Guaranteed global sailings
• 120+ company owned vessels
• Inhouse sales, operations and engineering team
• Marine Cargo insurance with best coverage in the industry
• Your own personal single point of contact from enquiry to discharge
• Local customs partners for your export & import clearance
• Global network of expert Sevenstar offices and local yacht service agents

Trustworthy

• Transparent offers and fair pricing
• 30+ years dedicated yacht transport experience with traceable track record
• Preferred shipping partner for many boat yards and yacht brands
• Member of the Spliethoff Group, established in 1921 (100 years)

Sevenstar worldwide

Sevenstar Yacht Transport | Worldwide

• North America West - San Francisco
• North America East - USA Agencies (Palm Beach)
• North America East - Newport
• Caribbean - Martinique
• Mediterranean - Gibraltar, Mainland Spain, Portugal & Morocco
• Northern Europe - United Kingdom
• Northern Europe - France
• Northern Europe - The Netherlands
• Northern Europe - Germany
• Mediterranean - Monaco
• Mediterranean - Turkey
• Asia South East - Thailand & Malaysia
• Asia South East - Singapore
• Asia North - Hong Kong
• Asia North - Beijing
• Pacific - Australia
• Pacific - New Zealand
• Northern Europe - Russia
• Asia South-East - Seychelles

Upcoming Boat Shows

Come and meet us on one of the many boat shows and events Sevenstar Yacht Transport will be present throughout the year. An ideal opportunity to meet your Sevenstar representative!

Sep 13 - 22 2024

Southampton International Boat Show

Southampton - UK

The Southampton Boat Show is an on-water boat show, recognized as one of the largest in Europe and the biggest of its kind in the UK. The show is held annually in September at Mayflower Park in Southampton, England. Come and meet the Sevenstar team from September 15th to 22nd, 2024!

Sep 25 - 28 2024

Monaco Yacht Show

The Monaco Yacht Show showcases over 125 exceptional, one-of-a-kind superyachts built by renowned shipyards and attracts industry leaders. It is the ultimate luxury event where visitors can experience the finest aspects of superyachting amidst Monaco's glamorous setting. Join us and meet the Sevenstar team from September 25th to 28th, 2024.

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Meet Marieke Derks: The Heart of Sevenstar in Asia

Aug 12 2024

Marieke Derks, the Asia representative for Sevenstar Yacht Transport, has been a pivotal part of our team since 2012. She combines the passion for yachting and the love for Asian destinations. And her journey with Sevenstar began in a rather unexpected way...

Sevenstar CEO Richard Klabbers wins double-handed Round Britain and Ireland Race

Jul 15 2024

In between keeping (very) busy running his well-known international yacht transport operation Sevenstar CEO Richard Klabbers just won the double-handed Round Britain and Ireland Race.

Viking ship Draken carried by Sevenstar

Sevenstar Yacht Transport proudly announces the successful shipment of the Draken Harald Hårfagre, the largest Viking ship sailing in modern times. The ship was loaded onto the MV Stadiongracht just outside Newport, Rhode Island, ensuring its safe journey back to Stavanger, Norway.

Water makes up 71% of the Earth's surface, we bring it 100% within reach.

Whether you would like to go on holiday with your yacht, participate in races around the world, or maybe you have purchased a yacht in a different part of the world. You could be a world cruiser or an adventurous explorer discovering new horizons. Whatever your plans or destination contact our specialists at Sevenstar Yacht Transport where we are happy to be of service to you.

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North American Leader in International Yacht Transport Services

Your trusted partner for global yacht transport & delivery, experience stress-free yacht relocation with our expert team.

We take immense pride in being the leading name for all your luxury yacht transport  and global boat shipping needs. With our extensive knowledge and experience in yacht logistics, we offer first-class solutions for yacht relocation services, superyacht shipping, sailboat and boat transport, and much more.

We redefine yacht transport and logistics through a commitment to excellence. Our dedication to safety, reliability, and personalized service sets us apart as industry leaders.  Reach out today for a comprehensive quote and embark on a journey characterized by first-class service.

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Our teams specialize in heavy lift and customized yacht transport logistics.

YACHT LOGISTICS FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND

Unrivaled expertise in yacht shipping & logistics.

Cross Chartering Yacht Transport works hand-in-hand with boat/yacht manufacturers, brokers, captains of vessels, and private yacht owners to provide the best custom-designed shipping options to fit any scenario or requirement.

This allows us to provide the safest, fastest, and most secure yacht delivery services for your needs and budget, regardless of the destination.

We have a track record of successfully transporting and delivering yachts, power boats, boats, and sailboats, making us the preferred choice for owners who demand excellence.

OUR PROVEN METHODOLOGY

Cross Chartering Yacht Transport combines technology, innovation, and logistics to ensure your vessel arrives at its USA or global destination safely and on time anywhere globally.

Our experienced crew comprises yacht shipping professionals who know the marine industry inside and out and are master troubleshooters, problem solvers, and communication experts. Our custom-built cradles ensure that your vessel always arrives safely and securely during yacht transport.

You can rely on us as a global leader with extensive experience in yacht transports of your superyacht to its destination with the utmost care despite time and cost constraints.

Global Yacht TRANSPORT and Logistics

EXPERIENCE SAFE & RELIABLE YACHT DELIVERY SERVICE

Our specialized yacht delivery service is designed to ensure your cherished vessel’s secure and dependable transportation. Whether you’re seeking international yacht shipping or yacht transport within your own country, our team of experts is committed to guaranteeing a seamless journey for your yacht.

Yacht Transports & Global Boat Shipping Tailored to Your Needs

Navigating the intricate landscape of international yacht shipping can be a daunting task. That’s where our yacht transport expertise shines. With tailored solutions for yacht logistics, our global yacht shipping services remove the complexities. From managing customs and regulations to overseeing the entire logistical process, we ensure a smooth voyage from port-to-port.

Unrivaled Expertise in Superyacht & Boat Transport

Superyachts necessitate specialized handling and shipping solutions. Our team’s proficiency in transporting superyachts guarantees a secure and protected voyage for your vessel, regardless of size. As yacht transport leaders worldwide, you can rely on us to carefully deliver your superyacht to its destination.

Reliable Sailboat Transport Across Continents

Embarking on a sailing adventure across the world? Our sailboat transport services have got you covered. With a deep understanding of sailboat handling, we ensure your vessel reaches new waters efficiently and safely.

Logistics Mastery: Orchestrating Every Detail of Your Vessel’s Journey

We stand at the forefront of superyacht shipping and sailboat transport, setting the bar for excellence in yacht logistics. Our team’s expertise, combined with our state-of-the-art equipment, ensures that your yacht’s journey during yacht transport is smooth and secure. Whether you’re relocating a sailboat or arranging global boat shipping, we’re committed to delivering results that speak of quality, precision, and a customer-focused approach.

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The team at Cross Chartering Yacht Transport safely and efficiently moved 96′ S/Y Symmetry from St. Thomas to La Paz. This was our second voyage with Paul Haber and his group. Even our grumpy captain was happy, that rarely occurs!

Initially, I received 3 shipping quotes; Paul’s was a good amount cheaper so I was skeptical but man was the experience incredible!!! The attention to detail was beyond professional. Unlike other shipping companies that book you and then you only hear from them twice (loading day & delivery day). Paul has an entire team that was in-touch with me almost daily. He treats your boats like his own and I will never use or recommend anyone but Paul and Cross Chartering!

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Welcome to Yacht Shipping Ltd

Our team of staff come from a diverse range of Yachting/shipping orientated backgrounds, from professional Yacht Racing to Ships Officers, Marina staff, or retired Skippers they all have a passion for the water and all craft that share it. Be it a small Dinghy ranging to a 60m Luxury Yacht we welcome all opportunity ensuring ease of delivery.

Yacht Shipping  Ltd was founded in 1989 to specialise in the growing demand for worldwide yacht transport. Today  Yacht Shipping  is a leading specialist in this market.

With our Head Office centrally located within the Port Area of Southampton, adjacent to Marinas, in contact with the local Yachting Industries,  Yacht Shipping  Ltd are well positioned for all Shipping logistics in and out of the U.K. In addition, linked to a Network of Global Agencies,  Yacht Shipping  are able to coordinate Boat Transportation logistics to or from most all named ports worldwide.

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OUR ENDEAVOUR To oversee the safe and timely transportation of all Yachts, offering a complete tailor made solution to and from all Ports requested.

Caribbean - DYT Yacht Transport

The islands of the Caribbean are undoubtedly the most popular cruising destination in the world, making them an excellent yacht transportation location. This is particularly true of the Eastern Caribbean, which attracts many cruising yachts. The popularity of the Eastern Caribbean should come as no surprise. Its winter weather is mild, its trade winds are reliable, and its facilities are continually improved.

The Caribbean sailing season lasts from the end of November until June when the prudent sailor should be heading to a hurricane-free area. The weather during winter, particularly from Christmas until the end of April, is perfect, with steady easterly winds and not much rain. Usually, winds are NE at the beginning of winter and become SE with the approach of summer. The hurricane season lasts from June through November, the most dangerous period from the middle of August until the end of September.

The Caribbean is an excellent place to plan your next vacation, and DYT Yacht Transport would love to help. We provide reliable and hassle-free yacht transportation to the Caribbean. Pick a date from November to June for beautiful weather and optimal sailing conditions.

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Explore the furthest corners of the world with a trusted logistics partner.

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Complete Marine Freight are global leaders in worldwide boat shipping . Whatever kind of boat transport service or yacht shipping you need, whether shipping a boat from USA to UK, transporting a tender from Scandinavia to the Med or if you need to transport a yacht from the Caribbean to Europe, make Complete Marien Freight your first port of call for international boat shipping .

Why Complete Marine Freight?

We are a global team offering an incredibly personal yacht transport service for those who are serious about sailing or selling yachts and boats.

At Complete Marine Freight we understand your needs whether shipping a superyacht or trucking a small motorboat, air freighting a mast, transporting spares or simply couriering documentation. Whether you require complete race team logistics or need to ship a newly manufactured yacht, we will find you the safest and most on time solution. We are always fast and transparent with information, working alongside you every step of the way.

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You will have one point of contact throughout your shipment so sit back and relax whilst we ship your boat around the world.

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• ***every month thereafter about same dates and ports for Northbound Caribs – USA**

Panama Express - South America

Mv oslo bulk 1-10 (3 ships per month).

• Panama City, FL and Port Everglades
• Colon Panama
• Puerto Limon CR
• Cartagena Colombia

***Southbound and Northbound – same ports***

Return from great lakes.

• Port Sarnia Canada 20-30 September 2024
• Port Everglades FL +12 day
• On Inducement: Montreal, Halifax, Newport RI

FLORIDA TO GREAT LAKES

V.0515241 mv sedna desgagnes or sub.

• Port Everglades FL 20-25 May 2025
• Port Sarnia Ontario +12 days
• On Inducement:Montreal, Halifax, Newport RI, Freeport Bahamas

US WEST COAST – HAWAI – ASIA

V.0901241 mv tbn.

• Freeport Bahamas 1-10 November 2024
• Port Everglades FL USA 5-15 September 2024
• Ensenada Mexico +16 days
• Honolulu Hawaii +25 days
• **Golfito, La Paz, Busan / Kaohsiung / Hong Kong available on inducement
• Ensenada Mexico 10-15 April 2025
• Honolulu Hawaii + 9 days

Westbound – Florida – West Coast and BC

• Port Everglades 28 August-5 Sept 2024
• Golfito, CR +9 days
• La Paz, Mexico +12 days
• Ensenada, Mexico +16 days
• Victoria BC +23 days
• **Busan / Kaohsiung / Hong Kong available on inducement
• Port Everglades 5-15 Nov 2024
• ***Westbound Florida – Panama – Costa Rica – Mexico – Victoria once per month at least two vessels available ranging from 5/20 of every month***

Eastbound Victoria – Mexico - Florida

Boat show sailing v.0225241 mv bbc vesuvius.

• Victoria BC Canada 20-23 September 2024
• Ensenada MX 27-29 Sept 2024
• Manzanillo MX 2-4 October 2024
• Golfito CR 10 October 2024
• Port Everglades 15-18 October 2024

***Eastbound Ensenada – La Paz – Golfito – Cristobal Florida once per month

Victoria call every 45 days in the summer, starting september – may once per month***, australia / new zealand – usa monthly service.

• Loading via Brisbane, Sydney / New Castle
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SOUTH AMERICA SERVICE – NORTH / SOUTH

Monthly – liner and chartered vessels.

• Loading East Coast US:
• Port Everglades, Savannah, New York
• Loading West Coast:
• Long Beach, Vancouver on the West Coast
• Offloading in Cartagena, Colombia
• Buenos Aires, Argentina
• San Antonio / Val Paraiso, Chile
• Caracas / Puerto Cabello Venezuela
• Oranjestead, Aruba

FLORIDA - CARIBS - EUROPE -Med

Usa – med / turkey, v.0825242 mv bbc tbn.

• Port Everglades FL 25 Aug-5 Sept 2024
• St Thomas +4 days
• Palma / Genoa + 18 days
• Marmaris + 25 days

V.0510231 MV Rolldock Storm

• Port Everglades FL 5-10 May 2025
• Gibraltar +11 days
• Palma +15 days
• Genoa +19 days
• Marmaris +23 days
• Istanbul +30 days

MV BBC Kherson or sub

• Port Everglades FL 15-30 June 2025
• Lavrion +23 days

MV BBC Sebasopol or sub

• Port Everglades FL 15-30 July 2025

MED- USA - Caribs sailings

V. 0915242 mv bbc tbn.

• Istanbul Turkey 15-20 September 2024
• Marmaris Turkey 20-25 September 2024
• Genoa Italy 1-5 October 2024
• Palma De Mallorca, Spain 5-10 October 2024
• Port Everglades FL 20 October 2024

***Connection to/ from West Coast Panama, Golfito, Ensenada, La Paz, Victoria available via Florida - We can take boats from Europe to West Coast***

Middle east -med – dubai, med – dubai- asia.

• Haydarpassa Turkey 15-20 October 2024
• Genoa 20-25 October 2024
• Jebel Ali +14 days
• Singapore +40 days
• Busan +45 days

Returning from Dubai to Med 2024

• Jebel Ali / Dubai UAE 1-10th May 2025
• Genoa Italy +16 days
• Marmaris +19 days
• Jebel Ali / Dubai UAE 15-30 June 2024
• Genoa Italy +19 days
• ** Lavrio Greece available on inducement

ASIA TO USA

Every month -liner and charters eastbound mv bbc vesuvius v09224.

• Xiamen China 1-3 Sept 2024
• Hong Kong 3-4 Sept 2024
• Kaohsiung Taiwan. 5-6 Sept 2024
• Port Everglades, Florida 15-18 October 2024

Westbound USA - Asia

Liner weekly sailings, yachts up to 80’ loa / 55tons on container vessels. 40’ flat racks – flat rates. loading via port miami, florida and port everlglades. offloadig via busan south korea, singapore yokohama., lift on / charters.

• Port Miami **every two weeks
• Ensenada, Mexico +18 days
• Victoria BC +25 days
• Busan or Yokohama + 40 days
• Hong Kong / Kaousiung +45 days

Asia to Med / Europe

Every month liner and charters - monthly, loading via singapore, busan, yokohama, hong kong / kaohsiung. offloading via genoa, valencia, malta, istanbul., australia / new zealand to med/ europe, monthly with conference line- container vessels and ro ro vessels. lift on ships once every 3 months., loading via brisbane, sydney, auckland. offloading via genoa, valencia, istanbul., med / europe to new zealand- round trip, loading via genoa, valencia, istanbul. offloading via brisbane, sydney, auckland., when you choose fmt, you are opting for the ultimate in service and convenience.

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The demand for yacht transport between the Caribbean and the U.S.A. and Europe is on the rise. This is especially true for a broad range of racing, cruising, charter, and private yachts of all sizes. International shipping companies, such as Sevenstar Yacht Transport, are leading the way in providing fast, efficient, and safe delivery options. Notable is that the Amsterdam-headquartered shipping company is the first to receive certification for its transport cradles from Lloyd’s Register.

“Over the years, we’ve seen more people interested in this transportation solution,” says Sanne van den Heuvel, trade manager for the U.S. and Caribbean. “Time is one of the most valuable commodities for owners and crew. Time savings, as well as saving the wear and tear a vessel on its own hull might receive in potentially choppy Atlantic Ocean waters, are the top reasons we see increased interest in yacht transport.”

In the spring months of March, April, and May, when many yachts leave the Caribbean, Sevenstar offers several sailings in two options of routes. These are from the Caribbean to Northern Europe or the Mediterranean, and from the Caribbean to the U.S. East Coast. Sevenstar loads vessels from ports in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Le Marin, Martinique; and St. John’s, Antigua.  

Sevenstar has divisions within its company, including ded-icated teams for racing and sport fishing yachts, that cater to these client-centric needs of different types of yachts.

“One trend we see and are offering is more specialized sailings in terms of timing. In the past, there was quite a wide window. Today, while we do have a fixed schedule, we can also adjust our schedules based on feedback when talking with our clients. For example, we might have a big group of racing yachts that want to leave the Caribbean to get to Europe in time for a specific regatta or regattas, and we can adjust to fit these needs. That’s the benefit of the company having 120 vessels worldwide,” says Sander Speet, who handles racing yacht logistics for Sevenstar and hands-on attends Caribbean regattas such as the RORC Caribbean 600.

Sevenstar has opened a new office in Palma de Mallorca, the destination of many race yachts coming from the Caribbean.

New in 2024, Sevenstar is the Official Yacht Transport Partner of the Viking Explorers Rally . The event departs in January from the Canary Islands en route to Grenada. More cruising yachts are now seeing the advantages of shipping their vessels back across the Atlantic in the late spring.

5 Top Pre-Loading Tips to Ship Your Yacht

Like hauling a yacht for yard work or storage, or winterizing in colder climates, there are points owners and crews can do to prepare their yacht for transport. Companies like Sevenstar send complete checklists to their clients once a sailing is scheduled as a preparation guide. Here is an example of five tips for pre-loading at the marina:

• Lighten your Load: Ensure there is a minimum of fuel on board and that water tanks are empty.
• Battan Down Below Decks: Make sure every-thing is stowed away. Lock cabinet doors and consider taping them shut to prevent items from falling out on the passage.
• Remove Your Backstay. Monohull sailing yachts need their backstays removed upon loading, otherwise, the spreader of the crane can get to the boat’s center of gravity, which is behind the mast. After loading, re-install the backstay.
• Tie Down the Dinghy. Secure the dinghy tightly upside-down on the deck, or better yet deflate it, fold it, and stow it down below with the outboard engine.
• Protect Deck Hardware. Cover winches and furling systems, for example, and tape them off or protect them with wax or Vaseline against salt spray and dust.

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I was very happy with the experience of using Peters and May to ship my boat. Leonard Rodriguez did a great job organizing the whole thing. He took time to explain everything to me and was always quick to respond to my questions. The boat arrived to me with no problems.

Despite some delays in arriving at Southampton to load and again in Malta to discharge (unavoidable), the whole process was incredibly professionally run. Seeing our new catamaran being craned on to the cargo ship was quite daunting, but the large team on board knew exactly what they were doing and instilled total confidence. So, not something you do every day, but I’d have no hesitation recommending and using Peters and May again should we decide to move our boat to another part of the world.

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Brooks Yacht Transport is an FMC licensed ocean freight forwarder (LIC. #027581F), as well as an agent for Cross Chartering N.V., where we are the largest yacht transporter in North America. We are fully licensed and bonded to transport yachts and boats of all sizes internationally. Below is our standard route schedule. If your requirements for yacht transport are to arrive at a different port than those on our routes below, please don’t hesitate to contact us for a custom solution. Click here for detailed information about Yacht Transport by Ocean. 

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Us east coast  → caribbean, ft. lauderdale, florida to st. thomas, usvi.

Yacht Transport Dates to St. Thomas in March 2021, April 2021, May 2021, June 2021, July 2021, August 2021

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Yacht Transport Dates to Mexico in March 2021, April 2021, May 2021, June 2021, July 2021, August 2021

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Yacht Transport Dates to Canada in March 2021, April 2021, May 2021, June 2021, July 2021, August 2021

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Yacht Transport Dates to East Asia in March 2021, April 2021, May 2021, June 2021, July 2021, August 2021

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Yacht Transport Dates to the Caribbean in March 2021, April 2021, May 2021, June 2021, July 2021, August 2021

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Louisa Beckett is the former editor of Motor Boating, ShowBoats International, and Southern Boating magazines, and a longtime contributor to Dockwalk. Over her career, she has written about a wide variety of vessels ranging from Sea-Doos to superyachts, and has had many adventures on the water, including riding in a U.S. Coast Guard “rollover” boat in heavy surf off Cape Disappointment, Washington.

Even now, in the third year of the pandemic, we’re seeing headlines about global supply chain disruptions caused by worker shortages and other factors related to COVID-19. In particular, the maritime shipping industry has been affected, with long lines of cargo ships frequently sitting idle as they wait to be unloaded in port.

“It’s a very difficult marketplace at the moment. The freight rates are higher than they’ve been in decades. Congestion in ports is at an all-time high, all these things are affecting our ability to get ships where they need to be on time, and space on ships is at a massive premium,” says Simon Judson, CEO of global logistics firm Peters & May , which organizes passage for yachts on board a wide variety of commercial cargo ships.

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Right from the start, the pandemic dramatically transformed the yacht transportation industry. In early 2020, the number of bookings by the usual clients, including owners and captains wanting to move their yachts to seasonal cruising grounds and sailing yacht owners and captains following the regatta circuit, fell off dramatically. At the same time, bookings increased from yacht owners who were unable to travel to their vessels and wanted to have them shipped home instead. Then, as COVID-related lockdowns and sheltering began to fuel the demand for new and brokerage boats, yacht manufacturers, dealers, and brokers around the world began to use yacht transport companies to ship boats to clients who couldn’t get to the vessels or send crew to pick them up. “I think COVID has changed everybody’s way of doing business,” says General Manager Laura Tempest of DYT , which owns and operates semi-submersible yacht-transport ships.

Port closures and travel restrictions also made it difficult for yacht transport companies to move their loadmasters into position around the world in order to supervise loading and unloading. In addition, “We have had a shortage of loadmasters at times when they came down with COVID,” said Uta Scarlata, who handles transatlantic and Caribbean sales for Sevenstar Yacht Transport , which operates its own fleet of 120 cargo vessels.

“Everything about the logistics of shipping a yacht from A to B is ten times harder,” Judson says, but he adds, “As we moved through the pandemic, we learned a little bit about how to adapt. Today we are using what we’ve learned to be better placed. That means making sure we’ve got the right people in the right places a lot further in advance [and] thinking about relocating our cradling and lifting equipment and everything we need to load the boats a lot further in advance.”

While internal logistics such as these typically are handled by a yacht transportation company behind the scenes without affecting its clients, industry experts agree that this year, yacht captains are going to have to act earlier than usual in order to secure transportation for their yachts.

If you do need to ship a yacht overseas, there are two basic means of transport: on the deck of a commercial ship or inside a semi-submersible vessel.

“It’s kind of going back to old days when if you didn’t book well in advance, you are not going to have a space…. People are done [with sheltering]. They are going to start using their yachts whether it be in the Med or in the Caribbean,” says Tempest. “We are seeing all of our repeat customers coming back, and the ones we met in the last year and a half that we didn’t know before are coming back.”

“Every ship that we’ve put on from the middle of last year has been fully booked probably a month before it comes to port. That was never the case before. We would always have some space a week before,” says Judson, who also predicts that demand for yacht transportation will increase in 2022 as owners return to pre-pandemic levels of cruising and racing. “If there’s a reason to book early, it would be to avoid disappointment in the fact that there may not be space,” he says. “To be safe, you should be thinking at least two months out.”

Cargo Ship vs. Semi-Submersible

There are a variety of reasons why an owner or captain would want to arrange to have a yacht transported from one location to another. It might be to change cruising grounds with the seasons, or to take the yacht to an event. Some yachts are able to make the voyage on their own bottom, but others must be shipped because they may be too small or have an insufficient fuel capacity to make the trip, their owner wants to avoid wear and tear on the vessel, or the yacht is booked for a charter in the new destination and the timing is just too tight.

Booking space on a cargo ship gives you the advantage of being able to transport a yacht pretty much anywhere around the globe where that vessel is scheduled to deliver freight.

If you do need to ship a yacht overseas, there are two basic means of transport: on the deck of a commercial ship or inside a semi-submersible vessel. Which method to pick depends on a variety of considerations, including the location where you want to ship the yacht, the flexibility of your schedule, whether or not you want to use the transit time to get work done on board, and the price.

In the most common scenario, the yacht is lifted by crane onto a commercial ship and secured in a custom-built cradle on its deck, where it shares space with other cargo for the duration of the passage. Since cargo ships typically make multiple stops and can experience delays in loading and unloading cargo, it’s important to have a flexible schedule. “Shipping is not an exact science. You can’t expect to ship on a certain day and unload on a certain day. You have to give yourself flexibility,” Judson says.

On the other hand, booking space on a cargo ship gives you the advantage of being able to transport a yacht pretty much anywhere around the globe where that vessel is scheduled to deliver freight.

The other yacht-transport method, pioneered by Dockwise Yacht Transport (now DYT) in the 1980s, is “float on/float off.” DYT’s semi-submersible ships are partially submerged in the water; the yacht floats into it and is secured in a cradle on the deck by divers. Then, the water is drained from the hold. At the end of the voyage, the process is reversed and the yacht floats out.

“When the world woke up with a bang, the amount of consumer goods to be shipped outweighed the space available to ship them. That will take some time to stabilize,” he says.

DYT offers a limited number of routes designed to match typical yacht-shipping patterns, such as from the Mediterranean to Fort Lauderdale and the Caribbean and back. “What I think sets us apart from anyone else is that we have a set schedule — there is no deviation; there is no change. That is why charter yachts depend on us,” Tempest says.

When clients want to ship their yachts off the beaten path, DYT will refer them to its sister company, Sevenstar Yacht Transport, for bookings on board its cargo ships.

DYT recently launched a third ship, Yacht Servant , which was built in China and is scheduled to start transporting yachts in May. For a short window in 2022, DYT will have three semi-submersible vessels in operation, which should help to meet the rising demand for yacht transportation.

Riding Along

Before the pandemic, captains typically could send one or two crewmembers along with the yacht during either type of transportation, enabling them to use the passage as a mini yard period to get a variety of jobs done on board.

While most cargo ships do not permit riders to sleep in their yachts while in transit, before the pandemic, they often would assign them cabins in the ship and let them eat in the mess hall and recreate with the ship’s crew. However, when COVID-19 hit, most ship operators suspended this courtesy in order to reduce the risk of the disease spreading on board, which could lead to serious delays if the ship was forced to quarantine before unloading in a port.

“When things calm down, we will accept riders again,” Scarlata says. On DYT, “We still allow riders as it’s such a crucial part of the service that we offer,” Tempest says. In fact, the semi-submersible ships provide power to the yachts so that riders can sleep and work on board. At the height of the pandemic, however, the company limited the riders’ interaction with the ship’s crew. “They needed to provision their yacht for the duration of the voyage. They had to stay in the yacht and on the deck of the ship; they could not go into the ship’s superstructure.”

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One thing that has not changed in the yacht transportation industry is the need for owners and captains to ensure their vessel is properly insured for the passage. “Some people get caught out on this. They think their hull and machinery insurance will automatically cover them. They need to take out a separate marine cargo insurance policy,” Judson says.

Both Sevenstar and DYT include an all-risk insurance policy in the rate they quote for yacht transport. “Usually, one of the questions we get is, ‘Can we leave it out?’ It’s not optional,” Tempest says. “It covers everyone on board and eliminates the need for multiple underwriters.”

Price Increases

Captains booking transport for their yachts today are finding that insurance rates have gone up. “The whole insurance market has hardened over the last couple of years,” Judson says.

As for shipping, no matter what method you choose, you are bound to see a COVID-related price increase. “DYT rates have increased over the past six months. Many factors have attributed to this but certainly a large portion is a consequence of the global pandemic,” Tempest says.

“In the last ten years, freight rates have been very low…. Now the market has flipped a little bit,” Judson says. While there are a number of reasons behind this, the main one is the reduced amount of cargo space currently available.

As for shipping, no matter what method you choose, you are bound to see a COVID-related price increase. 

In early 2022, Judson reported that his company had seen rates for shipping yachts between the U.S. and the Caribbean go up 15 to 20 percent; transatlantic shipping rates had increased a 60 to 80 percent, and rates to and from the Far East had gone up 200 to as high as 300 percent. “Coming out of Asia, every ship is full to the gunwales and if you want some space, you have to pay through the nose for it,” he says.

“There are not as many people who are prepared to pay the increased freight rates we are seeing at the moment. There are a lot of people who are holding back…,” Judson continues. “Not everyone who ships a yacht is a multi-millionaire. We’ve got lots of clients who are dealers, brokers, and manufacturers who are moving their boats where they need to be to be sold as new boats…. I think the people and companies who are shipping their boats now are the ones who have more of a commercial need.”

This feature originally ran in the April 2022 issue of Dockwalk.

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