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Racing Yachts

It’s best to contact us as early as possible to ensure a seamless logistics plan.

Already Booked, Before making a booking, Racing Yachts, Yacht Shipping

Yes, we handle all customs requirements, ensuring a smooth entry to the race location.

Already Booked, Before making a booking, Racing Yachts, Yacht Shipping

Safety is our top priority. We employ specialized equipment and expert teams to guarantee your yacht’s security.

Racing Yachts

Absolutely. We’re equipped to transport yachts of all sizes and classes.

Already Booked, Before making a booking, Yacht Shipping

Customs clearance and documentation can be daunting and complex, varying depending on the nature of cargo transported and geographies of where it will end up. Implications of getting this wrong can be costly. Peters & May are experts in Customs & VAT for imports and exports worldwide. Our in-house Customs & VAT Manager is knowledgeable in all current Customs & VAT legislation including Customs Declaration Service. As such our expert is on hand to support you step by step or take the paperwork out of your hands completely so you can rest assured.

Already Booked, Before making a booking, Yacht Shipping

Generally, annual yacht insurance (such as hull & machinery policies) covers normal boating activities but does not include protection during transport. For yacht shipments, marine cargo insurance can be arranged to protect your yacht while it is being shipped. Peters & May participates in an open cover marine cargo insurance programme to support this. If you would also like to review or arrange annual yacht ownership insurance, we can introduce you to trusted marine insurance specialists for further advice. For more information, please visit our Yacht Ownership Insurance page.

Before making a booking, Yacht Shipping

Costs for transporting a yacht are based on numerous factors making it difficult to provide a reliable quote without certain information. Factors influencing pricing range from yacht dimensions and shipping destinations, to seasonality and requirements for added services such as divers, insurance and surveys. To learn more read our guide to yacht transport pricing or submit your details to speak to our experts and request a quote.

Already Booked, Before making a booking, Yacht Shipping

With all loadings, we give a 15-day window for shipment in which your yacht must be available. The reason for this is based on the consolidation of yachts wanting to ship from A to B during the same period. Through economies of scale we can ensure we offer customers the best rate for shipping if consolidation is an option. Secondly, until all bookings are finalised the vessel cannot be nominated. Vessel schedules can vary, requiring flexibility in loading date.

About Us, Already Booked, Before making a booking, General, Yacht Shipping

As the face of Peters & May our Loadmasters are at the centre of all marine logistics. Dealing with port staff, stevedores and agents worldwide; they have a wealth of experience in bespoke logistics. Loadmasters are responsible for

  • Preparing all required loading and discharge equipment
  • Overseeing and managing load and discharge operations
  • Co-ordinating third parties including divers, ship crews, surveyors etc.
To learn more about the team who load your yachts.

Before making a booking, Yacht Shipping

Yes – however, this is subject to our approval and as such we will require technical drawings of the cradle. You will need to make your own arrangements to transport your cradle to the vessel. If you don’t have a cradle and are looking to guarantee the safe shipping of your yacht; Peters & May can assist. Our in-house technical team are experts in bespoke cradle design and maintenance, meaning we can develop a cradle tailored to the exact requirements of your yacht.