Customer information.
Everything you need to prepare for a shipment with Peters & May — guidance on the booking process, cargo insurance and what to expect on loading day.
Our specialist team has put together the essential guidance boat owners need to understand the process — and their own responsibilities — when shipping a yacht. All work is carried out in line with industry guidelines, and we encourage every customer to read through the guides below once a booking is confirmed.
Guides to help you prepare.
Transporting a yacht to a new cruising destination can be complex — this guide covers the basics so you know what to expect at every stage.
Find out more →A full checklist to help you prepare your yacht for shipment, from deck fittings to documentation. Speak to your sales representative with any questions.
Find out more →We require every customer to hold an all-risks cargo policy on goods we arrange to move, whether as agent or principal.
Find out more →For safety reasons, owners and their representatives are not permitted to board the vessel once loading is underway.
Find out more →Practical guidance on minimising rust and soot marks that can occur during an ocean-going voyage.
Find out more →Our Loadmasters oversee loading and discharge worldwide, working with operators and stevedores to ensure every lift is safe.
Find out more →Our in-house Technical Superintendent and Welding Fabricator support the planning, engineering and delivery of every shipment.
Find out more →Over 50 years of experience in yacht shipping and logistics, built on deep understanding of our customers’ needs.
Find out more →Questions about the shipping process.
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Reach out to our team directly for guidance on your booking, or get a quote for your next shipment.