Thank you for choosing Peters & May for your maritime transport needs. We’re committed to providing you with a seamless experience. This page contains all the information you’ll need to prepare for your journey, including guides, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions.
The specialist team at Peters & May have created useful and important information for boat owners to understand the legal process and individual responsibilities of yacht transportation. All business is undertaken in line with industry guidelines and customers are encouraged to read the following:
Important Information once your vessel/shipment has been booked
A Guide to Transportation
Transporting a yacht to a new cruising destination can be a complicated and daunting operation. We have prepared this guide to assist owners transporting their yacht to new destinations as well as to ensure you are fully informed on all basic areas of yacht shipping and have a clear idea….
A-Z Checklist
This A-Z transportation checklist has been created to assist you with the required preparation of your yacht for the shipment by sea-going vessel. Please ensure to follow and carry-out each of the points below. For any questions, please contact your P&M sales representative. This checklist is also available as a….
All Risks Cargo Insurance
Peters & May Ltd requires all of its customers to take out an all-risks cargo policy on goods that P&M arranges to move (either as agent or principal). Whilst Peters & May strives to reduce risk at all opportunities, unfortunately when dealing with a combination of natural forces, and potential….
Boarding the Ocean Vessel
If not absolutely necessary you as Yacht Owner (or its representative or servant) are NOT allowed to board the Vessel. We understand that you may like to see your yacht on board the Vessel but for safety reasons the Ocean Carrier must be very strict in allowing access. The vessel….
How to Protect your yacht from Rust and Soot Spots
Like with everything, there are of course hazards when it comes to shipping your yacht on an ocean-going vessel. This is something that we are aware of having been in the yacht shipping business for over 25 years. One such hazard is that of the appearance of rust spots, or….
Loadmasters
Introducing the team who load your cargo Our Loadmasters are instrumental in the loading and discharging of cargo across the globe.They are at the forefront of operations dealing with operators and stevedores worldwide, they have the experience and the knowledge to know when a safe loading is possible. Both prior….
Technical Support
Our specialist Technical Team works closely with our Loadmasters to provide necessary overall support throughout the planning, execution and delivery of your cargo. From own very own in-house Technical Superintendent who is responsible for engineering all technical diagrams and drawings to our very own in-house Welding Fabricator – our team….
Why choose us?
Over 50 Years of Excellence in Maritime Services At Peters & May, we bring over half a century of unmatched experience in yacht shipping and logistics. Our longevity in the industry is not just a testament to our enduring quality but also to our deep understanding of the unique needs….
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