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In the case of commercial passages under the UK codes of practice, the vessel will need to be coded and the skipper will also require a commercial endorsement on their Certificate of Competence. If the yacht is already coded and the only people on board are the delivery skipper and crew then it is likely that the voyage will still be treated as commercial. here
What qualifications do you need to get a delivery job?
The delivery of a private yacht by a paid or unpaid delivery skipper and crew is not of itself commercial use of the yacht. However, if there are paying passengers on board then the voyage is indeed classified as commercial in which case the vessel, skipper and crew will need to comply with any relevant commercial codes of practice and manning requirements relevant to the flag state under which the vessel is registered. more
Many delivery skippers operate on a freelance basis but there are also delivery companies that coordinate deliveries and use a pool of regular skippers and crew. The arrangements concerning payment for deliveries to either skipper or crew will vary greatly from one company or delivery to the next so it is always best to ensure you are clear on what has been agreed prior to committing to anything.
The qualifications required to skipper a delivery will depend on where the delivery will take place and also the nature of the passage. However, the skipper will owe a duty of care to the owner of the yacht and, as such, even for non-commercial passages, as a minimum it is recommended that the skipper holds the RYA Yachtmaster™ Offshore Certificate of Competence and should also have a significant amount of experience on vessels of a similar style and size to that being delivered. For longer passages and transocean deliveries, it is strongly recommended that the skipper holds the RYA Yachtmaster™ Ocean Certificate of Competence. The higher your qualification and greater your experience the more appealing you will be to a potential delivery company. more
Massachusetts Boat Haulers and a boat transport company have to follow the Massachusetts state DOT regulations at all times. Requirements for over size boats:
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Boat Haulers in Massachusetts must operate during the hours of operation are regulated. Generally the hours of operation are from sunrise to sunset. Massachusetts has many turnpike and toll restrictions, for travel times and sizes contact Mass Turnpike (781)431-5000
“We have found over the years that the shipper often provides cargo cover which is well priced and so the normal practice is to cease cover on the yacht from the time that the yacht is loaded (usually when the slings are attached), and cover remains suspended until the yacht is safely offloaded onto the water or onto the quay at the destination.
“The best thing to do is try and get rid of all the sail covers; they’re best stored inside. If a sail cover or other wrapping is blowing off it can also damage their neighbours’ yacht.”
Andrea Lezzi organised the movement of the 82ft Southern Wind Feelin’ Good from Thailand to Palma and, unusually, he also accompanied the yacht on the shipping stage of its voyage. [links]
The other thing he advises is to bear in mind that the yacht may well be exposed to the elements. “The big ship is also moving. If it is blowing 25 knots and the ship has its own speed, it can be 40 knots or more over the deck for days.
Then we start lifting. The divers can also give us some information on the level of the yacht, if she is too bow down or stern down,” de Krom explains. “When everything looks safe we disembark, and lift the yacht into position on deck.” more
“For example, you have to remove your backstay, because we have a spreader beam for the lift, and the backstay is always in the way. On some yachts that’s five minutes work, on other yachts where it hasn’t been removed for the past eight years it takes longer.
We are boat owners ourselves and know that a boat is a person’s pride and joy. That’s why we will treat your boat as if it were our own. Our drivers are very experienced in hauling specialty items such as a large and over sized boats. more
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A greater part of our customers are return clients and we strive to keep it that way.
ATS Marine Transport has over 15 years experience in the Boat Hauling industry. We take pride in our business, that’s why we use up to date equipment and maintain to the highest standards, to ensure your boat will arrive in a safe timely manner. ATS meets all insurance requirements, all of our trucks carry a million dollar liability and cargo insurance to cover your boat during its journey. We run under all DOT Marine Transport specifications. ATS takes care of all permits, Pilot cars etc. that are required to move your boat the proper way. As a straight forward, honest company with ATS there will be no surprise expenses along the way. We stand behind our word, what we quote is final. here