Dockwise Yacht Transport Gears Up for Super Yacht Migration

As the seasonal migration of superyachts begins in late August from the Mediterranean to the wintertime cruising grounds of the Caribbean and South Florida, Dockwise Yacht Transport, operating for 26 years in the yacht transport industry, is gearing up for a busy season. Recent bookings include the most valued superyacht the experienced company has ever transported, the new 214-foot m/y Galactica Star, built by Heesen, which has booked a round trip from Genoa, Italy to Martinique this fall and from Port Everglades back to Genoa in spring 2014.  While Dockwise has the capability to ship yachts from 30 feet to more than 200 feet, it regularly ships those in the 120-foot to 165-foot range, mainly to and from the Mediterranean.

There are two ways for a yacht to make its way across an ocean: on its own keel or docked safely aboard a transport vessel. The expense of having a yacht shipped by a qualified yacht transporter typically is outweighed by the substantial insurance requirements and costly wear and tear of a long sea journey.  Dockwise is the only yacht transport company with semisubmersible ships, also known as float on float off, a method that is much less stressful on yachts than being hoisted by crane.  In addition, these unique yacht carriers are equipped with 14.1 meter (46.25 feet) dock walls which protect the yachts from the elements while underway. 

To and From the Mediterranean

The company is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale and operates in the most popular global cruising areas, including Newport, Rhode Island and the Caribbean, Italy, France, Spain, Turkey, Costa Rica, Australia and New Zealand.  As summer sojourns in the Mediterranean end and megayachts depart for warmer winter destinations, Dockwise runs a total of seven sailings originating in the Mediterranean, from Genoa, Italy or Palma de Mallorca, Spain and calling on ports in either the Caribbean or Port Everglades, Florida. The return to the Mediterranean for the spring/summer cruising season begins with voyages in March 2014.  Another transport in early November picks up boats in Newport and unloads them in St. Thomas, and another annual voyage commences in Palma de Mallorca in November, stops in Martinique, Port Everglades, and then Golfito, Costa Rica in December before proceeding “Down Under” via Brisbane, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand and returning via the same ports.

“Our ships fill up quickly because we hold the client service bar so high,” said Catalina Bujor, marketing officer for Dockwise Yacht Transport.  “We deliver flawless service to some of the most demanding clients in the world - most of which are repeat clients - and it is these high standards that distinguish our company from the rest.”

Semi-submersible Ships

Unlike other yacht transport companies that often are freight forwarding operations, Dockwise Yacht Transport owns its fleet of semisubmersible ships and therefore has total control, allowing for strict adherence to shipping schedules, safety and care standards. Each client is guided through the shipping process by teams that are professionally trained for this type of yacht transport who are dedicated to, and experienced with, the company’s specific method of shipping. Freight includes cradles, basic customs clearance fees in both departing and arriving ports, excellent insurance coverage, and expert assistance during loading and unloading.

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More about DYT
 
Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT), headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, specializes in the maritime transport of private luxury yachts and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dockwise, a Netherlands incorporated company that is the leading marine contractor providing total transport services to the offshore, onshore and yachting industries as well as installation services of extremely heavy offshore platforms.
 
DYT’s global yacht transport routes for its semi-submersibles include the U.S. East Coast (Newport, Rhode Island and Port Everglades, Florida), the Mediterranean (Toulon, France; Genoa and Taranto, Italy; Marmaris, Turkey; Palma de Mallorca, Spain), the Caribbean (St. Thomas and Martinique), the Pacific West Coast (Golfito, Costa Rica) and the South Pacific (Auckland, New Zealand; and Brisbane, Australia).
 
Since its maiden voyage in 1987, the company has transported over 12,000 motor and sailing yachts to various destinations around the globe, offering owners and charterers safe and easy access to many of the world’s premier cruising grounds. Along with area representatives around the globe, DYT has additional operating offices in Italy, Martinique and Newport (R.I.).
 
For more information visit Yacht-Transport.com or contact Catalina Bujor, Dockwise Yacht Transport: +1 954-525-8707 or catalina@dockwise-yt.com

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