FAQs

At Peters & May, we know logistics can be complex. Our FAQ covers everything from yacht shipping and customs clearance to handling dangerous goods and worldwide freight forwarding. If your question isn’t listed here, please get in touch with our team directly.

How Far In Advance Should I Book Superyacht Transport Services?

It’s recommended to book as early as possible to secure your preferred dates and routes. Contact us to discuss your specific schedule.

Do You Offer Time-Sensitive Transport Solutions For Racing Teams?

Yes, we understand the time-sensitive nature of racing. We work closely with you to ensure your yacht arrives on schedule.

Why would a business use bonded warehousing?

Bonded warehousing can help businesses improve cash flow, manage inventory more efficiently and store goods closer to their customers before releasing them for distribution.

When are duties and VAT paid on goods in a bonded warehouse?

Duties and VAT are usually paid when goods are released from the bonded warehouse and enter the local market. Until that point, goods remain under customs control.

Can I Track My Yacht During Transit?

Yes, we provide tracking and monitoring services so you can stay updated on the location and condition of your yacht throughout the shipping process.

Do you offer yacht insurance?

There are two different types of insurance typically associated with yachts: insurance relating to transport, and insurance relating to ownership of the vessel.

Peters & May specialises in yacht transport and participates in an open cover marine cargo insurance programme, which allows Peters & May to arrange protection for your yacht while it is being shipped.

This is separate from annual yacht ownership insurance, which provides year-round cover for the vessel itself.

While we do not provide ownership insurance directly, we can introduce clients to trusted marine insurance specialists who arrange bespoke policies for yacht owners, captains, and management companies. These policies may include cover for:

Hull & Machinery
Liability (P&I)
Cruising region extensions
Crew and operational risks
Racing cover (where relevant)

If you would like to explore yacht ownership insurance options, please see:
https://www.petersandmay.com/yacht-ownership-insurance/

Do You Offer Insurance For Yacht Transport?

Yes. Peters & May participates in an open cover marine cargo insurance programme, which allows us to arrange protection for your yacht while it is being shipped.

This is separate from annual yacht ownership insurance, which provides year-round cover for the vessel itself. While Peters & May does not provide ownership insurance directly, we can introduce clients to trusted marine insurance specialists for further advice.

For more information, please visit our Yacht Ownership Insurance page.

Can You Handle Heavy Lift Cargo?

Yes, we provide heavy lift solutions including voyage and time charter options, coaster transport, semi-submersibles, roll-on docking services, and more.

Do You Have Experience With Challenging Logistics Situations?

Our track record includes successfully navigating challenging logistics scenarios.

How Do You Match Cargo To The Most Suitable Vessel And Logistics Support?

Our experienced experts analyze each cargo piece individually to make the optimal selection.

Do You Handle Cargo That Doesn’t Fit Standard Containers?

Yes, we are experts in handling out of gauge cargo, offering innovative loading and transportation services.

What happens on the day of loading?

It will be your responsibility to arrange for the yacht to be delivered to a pre-agreed destination at a specified time for lifting. If arriving by water, you will need to contact the Peters & May Loadmaster who will confirm the berth location and the positioning required for lift.

Once alongside the vessel, lifting gear will be carefully positioned by the Loadmaster and diver ensuring slings are safely supporting your yacht. Once satisfied the crane will lift the yacht and she will be offered up to cradles aboard the vessel. Final adjustments will be made before settling and lashing the yacht to the cradles and/or deck using lashing points such as cleats and bollards. Final checks and preparations are made before your yacht is ready for shipping.

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