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Yacht Transport: DYT Yacht Transport and Sevenstar Yacht Transport Partnership

Now that the partnership between leading yacht transport companies DYT Yacht Transport and Sevenstar Yacht Transport has been finalized, it’s great news for yacht owners who, by choice or necessity, depending on the shipping of their prized possessions to various ports around the world.

Published 10 years ago, updated 5 years ago

The two companies, while maintaining their separate identities, are fully equipped to advise on the best options for either float-on/float-off (FLO/FLO) or lift-on/lift-off (LO/LO) services offered by a fleet of over 120 ships that are wholly owned and operated by parent company the Spliethoff Group, one of the largest shipowners in The Netherlands, which plays a major role in the global transport market.

“The partnership makes all the sense in the world,” said Richard Klabbers, Sevenstar’s managing director. He explained that DYT’s two ships—Yacht Express and Super Servant 4—are the world’s only dedicated yacht transport ships that can submerge their dock bays for easy FLO/FLO entry and exit of yachts on their own keels and are assigned primarily to the safe and expeditious transport of yachts across the Atlantic Ocean.  Sevenstar’s expansive global routes, which have been serviced by Spliethoff’s LO/LO carriers since 1987– the same year that DYT performed its first yacht transport operations under the name Dock Express – offer yacht owners unlimited access to just about any travel destination in the world.

“By keeping the two trusted brands intact, we will continue to give our customers understandable choices,” Klabbers continued.  “A charter boat owner has to be in the Caribbean or the Med by a certain date and back to the U.S. by another; a game fishing enthusiast needs to be at a tournament in Costa Rica; a cruising couple wants to start a ‘round-the-world adventure in the South Pacific – every situation for every yacht owner is different. Whatever the need and no matter which of our offices or agents they call, they will be expertly advised on the best way to safely transport their yacht.”

A team of experienced loading masters constantly travels the globe to orchestrate the loading and unloading of yachts entrusted to DYT and Sevenstar.  “Better a specially trained professional to handle such precious cargo as multi-million dollar yachts,” explained Klabbers, who added that DYT and Sevenstar agents also are strategically posted around the world to advise and handle logistics for yacht owners once bookings have been decided. He cautioned that some companies in the yacht transport business that operate as “freight forwarders” are not equipped with the understanding and knowledge required to ship yachts. This can lead to a yacht being stuck in port when its proposed ride is detained, doesn’t exist, or the costs are not fully disclosed to the yacht owner. “Our business is about getting the yachts to their destinations safe, sound and hassle-free.  All insurance work and port clearances are completed in advance by our agents. All loading, unloading, cradling, and fastening of yachts is overseen by our loading masters.”

Other benefits of transporting with DYT and Sevenstar are less wear and tear on yachts; time off for the crew during transport; less time required for delivery; and new horizons to explore.

“There are so many fabulous cruising destinations worldwide,” said Klabbers, “and with our help, one could possibly reach them all in a lifetime.”

For more information on DYT and Sevenstar, visit h ttp://www.yacht-transport.com and http://www.sevenstar-yacht-transport.com/.

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Whether carrying 50-foot sport fishing boats or 250-foot luxury yachts, Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) and its fleet of semi-submersible ships provide clients with access to plenty of the world’s most important shipping ports, which in turn lead to some of the most desirable travel destinations around the world.

Super Servant 4 in Auckland New Zealand, a popular yachting destination for Dockwise Yacht Transport

In early February, DYT’s 556-foot (169.49 meter) Super Servant 4 started its annual passage to Brisbane ( Australia ) and Auckland ( New Zealand ), a sailing that originated in Palma de Mallorca in late November, 2012. Having stopped in Le Marin ( Martinique ), Port Everglades ( Florida ) and Golfito ( Costa Rica ) on its way to the South Pacific , the semi-submersible ship, which “sinks” to load and unload its floating yacht cargo, is now enroute to Golfito and will return to Port Everglades before it goes transatlantic.

Currently aboard Super Servant 4 is Glen Kerunsky’s (Calgary, Canada) 64-foot (19.66-meter) motor yacht Mystery Ship, with which Kerunsky has cruised the South Pacific for the last three-and-a-half years.

“The last time we used Dockwise was in 2008, to ship our boat from Long Beach to Vancouver,” said Kerunsky . “We cruised Mystery Ship all the way down to the South Pacific from Canada , but if we could do the trip again, we would start by shipping the boat on Dockwise to Auckland and begin our trip there. The country is a must-see, and there are so many friendly people.”

Kerunsky and his wife Cindy enjoy scuba diving but they like to discover each of their new destinations both by sea and by land. After they had exhausted their options in New Zealand, they cruised north to Tonga and then west to Fiji where they did more diving. The next stop was the Vanuatu Islands .

“It is a very friendly place,” said Kerunsky . “All of these places make you feel like you are stepping back in time, and it’s great because many of the islands are so remote that many tourists cannot get to them.” After exploring the Vanuatu, the couple cruised to New Caledonia , and from there it was a four-day run to Australia. In Australia, they explored the coastline and dove the Great Barrier Reef before cruising south to Brisbane to ship their boat.

“Dockwise is timely, easy to work with, and there is always a representative to talk to,” said Kerunsky, acknowledging that when things go like clockwork, it’s easier for yacht owners to pursue the wilder of their dreams . In fact, when Mystery Ship arrives in the port town of Golfito, located on the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, the Kerunskys plan to continue their adventure, taking excursions up and down the Costa Rican coastline and into Panama , Nicaragua and El Salvador before they cruise to Mexico and then head home to Canada by the summer of 2014. “We’re looking forward to hiking through the rain forest in Costa Rica and getting into the whole rhythm of the countries we visit, experiencing the food and meeting the people.”

According to Jason Roberts, president of Aurora Global Logistics and DYT’s agent in Australia, Brisbane is an especially attractive port for both big game fishermen and those cruising on sailing or power yachts. “Australia’s east coast is a major draw for fishing, especially Far North Queensland, where anglers from all over the world come, hoping to catch a 1,000 pound Marlin and win the Port Douglas Marlin Challenge,” said Roberts . “As for superyachts, they can head north to the Great Barrier Reef or south to French Polynesia .” (DYT also directly services Papeete, Tahiti .)

After Super Servant 4 stopped in Brisbane, it picked up additional yachts in Auckland, including the Auckland-based VvS1, a 111.32-foot (33.94-meter) motor yacht ultimately destined for Palma de Mallorca.

“I’ve loaded previous boats on Dockwise for transatlantic voyages, so I knew the process,” said Andy Grocott (Auckland, New Zealand), who has been the captain of VvS1 for over six years . “Dockwise is reliable, on schedule, and the timing of the departure from Auckland has us arriving in Palma in good time for the Mediterranean charter season.”

Grocott explained that VvS1 was built at Alloy Yachts in Auckland and the boat has returned to the region the past six summers , “because it has a great marine infrastructure with marinas, shipyards, technicians, yacht agents and excellent cruising grounds.” He added that VvS1 spends the winters cruising the South Pacific – French Polynesia, Tonga, Wallis, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and Queensland. “The owner, who has listed the boat for sale, is looking for new places to go, and when VvS1 arrives in Palma de Mallorca it will spend a few weeks there before heading to the south of France and then Turkey to begin its cruising season,” said Grocott . “VvS1 is capable of making the trip to the Med on her own bottom, but the time it would take, plus the cost of fuel and wear and tear on the vessel, makes transportation by Dockwise a better option.”

Float-on/Float-off Super Servant 4 is one of DYT’s owned and operated “float-on/float-off” yacht carriers. It uses a unique de-ballasting process that allows seawater to flood the ship’s dock bay to a draft required by the yachts to safely motor in from the stern of the ship. When the yachts are over their assigned positions and touch the wooden cribbing or rubber mat, divers place temporary supports upright as the ship slowly rises from the water until the deck is dry and the ship’s crew can begin the docking operation. With its cargo secure, the DYT ship leaves for its next destination, a veritable moving marina.

The company is also able to coordinate lift-on/lift-off voyages onboard third-party cargo ships when needing to service additional ports of call. In fact, to keep up with the adventurous appetites of its clients, DYT has confirmed an upcoming voyage that will commence in Singapore in mid- to late March and stop in Phuket ( Thailand ) and Malta along the way, with a final destination of Genoa ( Italy ) at the end of April.

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Yacht Express, Dockwise Yacht Transport

The Yacht Express is the latest addition to the fleet of Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT), which is the world's only float

Construction Started

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Heavy lift transport

Yantai Raffles Shipyard

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Launched May 2007

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Dockwise Transport BV, Yacht Express BV, managed by Anglo-Eastern Ship Management Ltd

Engines and Specification

209m long, 32.20m wide, 8.5m deep with a draft of 5.8m. The submerged draft is 14m, the deck length is 165m, the deck width is 31m, deck space is 5,115m² and the weight is 15,000t (carrying capacity is 5,000t). The vessel class is 1A1 General Cargo C

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Dockwise Transport BV

The Yacht Express is the latest addition to the fleet of Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT), which is the world’s only float-on/float-off yacht transport service. DYT is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is a group company of Dockwise Transport BV of the Netherlands.

The company has a fleet of 15 semi-submersible vessels for this purpose and the transport of other heavy maritime cargoes. Yacht Express is owned by Yacht Express BV and managed by Anglo-Eastern Ship Management Ltd.

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YACHT EXPRESS

In May 2007 DYT christened/launched the newest addition to the fleet, the flagship Yacht Express. The vessel was constructed at the Yantai Raffles Shipyard in Yantai, Province of Shandong, China.

The new ship, which is the largest of its kind in the world (130ft longer than the previous biggest carrier), was built with a semi-submersible dock bay which can accept yachts of any class.

The new vessel is 209m long, 32.20m wide, 8.5m deep with a draft of 5.8m. The submerged draft is 14m, the deck length is 165m, the deck width is 31m, the deck space is 5,115m² and the weight is 15,000t (with a carrying capacity of 5,000t).

The vessel class is 1A1 General Cargo Carrier DK(+) PWDK. The propulsion system of the vessel has two azimuth thrusters with a combined power of 10,200kW.

The Yacht Express will run on regularly scheduled trips between Florida and the Mediterranean. The ship has a service speed of 18kt, which means that the transatlantic voyage takes between eight and 15 days, 50% faster than previously.

Following its launch, the Yacht Express was used in the southern oceans around Australia and New Zealand before travelling to its base in Florida. It travelled across the Atlantic to make a special inaugural appearance at the Monaco Yacht Show in September 2007, where it was re-christened.

The loading process involves the carrier taking on ballast water until the main deck is submerged to a critical depth that allows the yachts to sail aboard. When all the yachts are loaded, divers are dispatched to attach temporary supports to keep the boats elevated as the ballast is released. The ballast water is then pumped out, bringing the carrier back above the waterline.

When the carrier deck is dry, the yachts are then welded to specially designed seaworthy fastenings to maintain them safely for transportation.

The ship features complimentary cabins for the ride-aboard crew of the yachts being transported. There is also a swimming pool, restaurant, cinema and conference, media and fitness facilities.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

The Yacht Express is outfitted with the latest technology for monitoring weather patterns and conditions on the high seas. The system installed in conjunction with the International SeaKeepers Society is the modular SeaKeeper 1000 ocean and meteorological monitoring system.

The SeaKeeper 1000 is installed as a fully automated unit that can sample, measure, record and transmit the critical measures of ocean health-salinity, temperature, oxygen and pollution to various scientific bodies across the world.

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Dyt yacht transport and sevenstar yacht transport, titans of boat shipping partner to serve the world.

Published: Sunday, February 16, 2014 7:00 am By: DYT Yacht Transport, Sevenstar Yacht Transport

“The partnership makes all the sense in the world,” said Richard Klabbers, Sevenstar’s managing director. He explained that DYT’s two ships—Yacht Express and Super Servant 4—are the world’s only dedicated yacht transport ships that can submerge their dock bays for easy FLO/FLO entry and exit of yachts on their own keels and are assigned primarily to the safe and expeditious transport of yachts across the Atlantic Ocean. Sevenstar’s expansive global routes, which have been serviced by Spliethoff’s LO/LO carriers since 1987– the same year that DYT performed its first yacht transport operations under the name Dock Express – offer yacht owners unlimited access to just about any travel destination in the world.

“By keeping the two trusted brands intact, we will continue to give our customers understandable choices,” Klabbers continued. “A charter boat owner has to be in the Caribbean or the Med by a certain date and back to the U.S. by another; a game fishing enthusiast needs to be at a tournament in Costa Rica; a cruising couple wants to start a ‘round-the-world adventure in the South Pacific – every situation for every yacht owner is different. Whatever the need and no matter which of our offices or agents they call, they will be expertly advised on the best way to safely transport their yacht.”

A total of 12 experienced loading masters constantly travel the globe to orchestrate the loading and unloading of yachts entrusted to DYT and Sevenstar. “Better a specially trained professional than a common stevedore to handle such precious cargo as multi-million dollar yachts,” explained Klabbers, who added that DYT and Sevenstar agents also are strategically posted around the world to advise and handle logistics for yacht owners once bookings have been decided. He cautioned that some companies in the yacht transport business are simply “freight forwarders,” which can lead to a yacht being stuck in port when its proposed ride – usually a general cargo carrier that happens to have extra space on deck – is detained or doesn’t meet its schedule. “Our business is about getting the yachts to their destinations safe, sound and hassle-free. All insurance work and port clearances are completed in advance by our agents. All loading, unloading, cradling and fastening of yachts is overseen by our loading masters.”

Other benefits of transporting with DYT and Sevenstar are less wear and tear on yachts; time off for crew during transport; less time required for delivery; and new horizons to explore.

“There are so many fabulous cruising destinations worldwide,” said Klabbers, “and with our help, one could possibly reach them all in a lifetime.”

For more information on DYT and Sevenstar, visit http://www.yacht-transport.com and http://www.sevenstar-yacht- transport.com/ ; contact Catalina Bujor, DYT Yacht Transport, +1 954-525-8707, [email protected] , or Sander Schuurman, Sevenstar Yacht Transport, +31 20 4488 693, communications@sevenstar- yacht-transport.com.

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Dockwise Yacht Transport: A Practical Choice for Cruisers

• By Michael Lovett
• Updated: August 28, 2009

For cruisers lacking the time, or the temerity, to sail across an ocean, the traditional means of delivering one’s boat to far-flung destinations involved hiring a captain and crew and having them do the dirty work. And when you consider the costs involved in such a delivery-including wear and tear on the boat-paying $35,000 to load your vessel onto a Dockwise cargo ship for a stress-free ocean crossing starts to make a lot of sense.

At least, it started to make sense to me after I took a tour of Yacht Express, the 685-foot flagship of the Dockwise Yacht Transport fleet, and saw how professionally these guys operate.

Earlier this summer, the world’s first purpose-built yacht carrier made its inaugural visit to Newport, Rhode Island, and Dockwise invited members of the media aboard to witness the loading and unloading process. Approaching the ship through the fog, I didn’t grasp its enormity. It wasn’t until a few minutes later, standing on the upper deck, looking over the dock bay where boats were floating in and out like transients at a marina, that I realized the scale of the operation. Wait a minute, I just watched a 49-foot boat pull a U-turn in the belly of a ship!

As colossal an undertaking as the Dockwise process may seem to a first-time observer like me, it’s becoming part of the routine for many sailors. William Borel is project manager for Challenge Twelve, a 12-meter racing campaign based in Antibes, France. When the boat’s owner opted not to sail in the 2009 12 Metre World Championships (Sept. 22 to 27), the crew came together to finance the regatta themselves– and chose Dockwise as the logical means of transporting the boat from France to Newport. On a July morning, Borel hopped aboard KA 10 and, with a skillful touch and an air of insouciance, backed it off the ship and into Narragansett Bay.

Dockwise charges about $35,000 to ship a 40-foot boat from Newport to the Mediterranean. One family I met (they asked not to be named) had used the service to transport their Hylas 49 Insieme from the East Coast to Palma Mallorca, where they spent two years cruising, and then used it again for the return trip across the Atlantic. They were anxious to float off of Yacht Express and on to the continuation of their journey, two more years of cruising along the East Coast. “When you factor in the costs of hiring a crew and food and fuel and wear and tear on the boat, it just makes more sense to do this,” said the owner.

On deck, Yacht Express felt like your average marina on a Tuesday morning– people working on their boats, preparing for big races, setting out on cruises. The real action happens below the surface of the dock bay. To start the unloading and loading process, the ship takes on water until its cargo bay becomes a 27-foot-deep boat basin, the front of the ship open to surrounding water. Departing boats simply untie and sail off; oncoming boats move into their predetermined positions. As the ship rises and water drains from the dock bay, divers position supports beneath the boats. Before the ship departs, the crew welds seafastenings to the deck and straps down its precious cargo.

Not long after our tour concluded, Yacht Express departed Newport for Port Everglades, Florida. Currently, these are the only U.S. ports Dockwise services, but the company has plans to add Long Beach, California, to its list of more than 20 ports worldwide. www.yacht-transport.com

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“The cooperation makes all good sense on the planet, ” said Richard Klabbers, Sevenstar’s managing director. He explained that DYT’s two ships— Yacht Express and Super Servant 4 —are the world’s only devoted boat transportation vessels that can submerge their particular dock bays for easy FLO/FLO entry and exit of yachts independently keels consequently they are assigned primarily toward safe and expeditious transport of yachts over the Atlantic Ocean. Sevenstar’s expansive international roads, that have been serviced by Spliethoff’s LO/LO providers since 1987– the exact same year that DYT performed its very first yacht transport operations under the name Dock Express – provide boat owners limitless usage of virtually any travel destination on earth.

“By keeping the 2 trusted brands undamaged, we are going to continue steadily to offer our clients understandable alternatives, ” Klabbers carried on. “A charter yacht owner needs to maintain the Caribbean or perhaps the Med by a particular day and back into the U.S. by another; a casino game fishing enthusiast needs to be at an event in Costa Rica; a cruising few desires to begin a ‘round-the-world adventure inside South Pacific – every scenario for every yacht owner is significantly diffent. No Matter What need and no matter which of our offices or agents they call, they'll certainly be skillfully encouraged on how to properly transfer their boat.”

A group of experienced running masters continuously travels the planet to orchestrate the running and unloading of yachts entrusted to DYT and Sevenstar. “Better a specially trained professional to handle such precious cargo as multi-million buck yachts, ” explained Klabbers, whom included that DYT and Sevenstar agents also are strategically posted all over the world to advise and manage logistics for yacht owners as soon as bookings have already been determined. He cautioned that some companies in the yacht transportation business that work as “freight forwarders” aren't built with the understanding and knowledge required to send yachts. This will cause a yacht becoming caught in interface whenever its recommended trip is detained, does not occur, or the costs are perhaps not completely revealed towards yacht owner. “Our company is about obtaining the yachts with their destinations safe, sound and hassle-free. All insurance work and slot clearances tend to be finished in advance by our agents. All running, unloading, cradling and fastening of yachts is supervised by our running masters.”

Other benefits of moving with DYT and Sevenstar tend to be less deterioration on yachts; time down for staff during transport; a shorter time necessary for distribution; and brand-new perspectives to explore.

“There are countless fabulous cruising destinations globally, ” said Klabbers, “and with your help, one could possibly achieve them in an eternity.”

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Dyt yacht transport and sevenstar yacht transport, titans of boat shipping partner to serve the world.

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL --(Marketwired - February 13, 2014) - Now that the partnership between leading yacht transport companies DYT Yacht Transport and Sevenstar Yacht Transport has been finalized, it's great news for yacht owners who, by choice or necessity, depend on the shipping of their prized possessions to various ports around the world. The two companies, while maintaining their separate identities, are fully equipped to advise on the best options for either float-on/float-off (FLO/FLO) or lift-on/lift-off (LO/LO) services offered by a fleet of over 120 ships that are wholly owned and operated by parent company the Spliethoff Group, one of the largest ship owners in The Netherlands, which plays a major role in the global transport market.

"The partnership makes all the sense in the world," said Richard Klabbers, Sevenstar's managing director. He explained that DYT's two ships -- Yacht Express and Super Servant 4 -- are the world's only dedicated yacht transport ships that can submerge their dock bays for easy FLO/FLO entry and exit of yachts on their own keels and are assigned primarily to the safe and expeditious transport of yachts across the Atlantic Ocean. Sevenstar's expansive global routes, which have been serviced by Spliethoff's LO/LO carriers since 1987 -- the same year that DYT performed its first yacht transport operations under the name Dock Express -- offer yacht owners unlimited access to just about any travel destination in the world.

"By keeping the two trusted brands intact, we will continue to give our customers understandable choices," Klabbers continued. "A charter boat owner has to be in the Caribbean or the Med by a certain date and back to the U.S. by another; a game fishing enthusiast needs to be at a tournament in Costa Rica; a cruising couple wants to start a 'round-the-world adventure in the South Pacific -- every situation for every yacht owner is different. Whatever the need and no matter which of our offices or agents they call, they will be expertly advised on the best way to safely transport their yacht."

A total of 12 experienced loading masters constantly travel the globe to orchestrate the loading and unloading of yachts entrusted to DYT and Sevenstar. "Better a specially trained professional than a common stevedore to handle such precious cargo as multi-million dollar yachts," explained Klabbers, who added that DYT and Sevenstar agents also are strategically posted around the world to advise and handle logistics for yacht owners once bookings have been decided. He cautioned that some companies in the yacht transport business are simply "freight forwarders," which can lead to a yacht being stuck in port when its proposed ride -- usually a general cargo carrier that happens to have extra space on deck -- is detained or doesn't meet its schedule. "Our business is about getting the yachts to their destinations safe, sound and hassle-free. All insurance work and port clearances are completed in advance by our agents. All loading, unloading, cradling and fastening of yachts is overseen by our loading masters."

"There are so many fabulous cruising destinations worldwide," said Klabbers, "and with our help, one could possibly reach them all in a lifetime."

Other benefits of transporting with DYT and Sevenstar are less wear and tear on yachts; time off for crew during transport; less time required for delivery; and new horizons to explore. For more information on DYT and Sevenstar, visit http://www.yacht-transport.com and http://www.sevenstar-yacht-transport.com/ ; contact Catalina Bujor, DYT Yacht Transport, +1 954-525-8707, [email protected] , or Sander Schuurman, Sevenstar Yacht Transport, +31 20 4488 693, [email protected]

More about DYT Yacht Transport DYT Yacht Transport (DYT), headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (US), specializes in the maritime transport of private luxury yachts. DYT utilizes semi-submersible dock bays that allow yachts of any size to be safely and easily floated on and off as cargo, making it a leading provider of yacht transportation on a regular liner service. Since its maiden voyage in 1987, the company has transported over 13,000 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.).

More about Sevenstar Yacht Transport Sevenstar Yacht Transport is the world's leading provider of yacht shipping services, with a global network of destinations and a fleet of over 120 independent carriers. Sevenstar Yacht Transport is headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and runs a worldwide network with offices in the United States, the UK, Australia and Turkey, and agents in Monaco, Germany, Russia and New Zealand. In October 2013 Sevenstar acquired DYT Yacht Transport including two semi-submersible vessels dedicated to float-in, float-off yacht transport, making it a perfect fit with Sevenstar's lift-on, lift-off yacht transport specialty.

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Thank you for your comment, Dane! Yes, that’s right. Price for transport is determined by a number of factors. Since #superyachts are transported regularly, it can be a pricey undertaking, but one that is very necessary. Great comment!

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Yacht Express Makes Debut Down Under

July 18, 2008

Dockwise Yacht Transports’ (DYT) newest ship, the 687.5-ft. (209 meter) Yacht Express, is due to arrive in next week. The largest vessel of its kind in the world, Yacht Express was purpose-built with a semi-submersible dock bay that allows yachts of any size to be safely floated on and off as cargo. The ship made its maiden voyage from , , to , in April with a mostly-megayacht load worth $154m.

Twenty-five of the vessels will unload in while eight will remain in transit. Sixteen vessels will then load in for the return voyage where their final destination will be either , (Tahiti) or before Yacht Express returns to for its next transatlantic expedition.

The Yacht Express has a service speed of 18 knots which aims to pare down transport times. Yacht Express is more than 130 ft. longer than DYT's other three semi-submersible carriers and features such added amenities as complimentary cabins, an atrium with lounge bar and swimming pool, restaurant and cinema, as well as conference, media and fitness facilities.

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The 214m Yacht Servant represents years of innovation and experience for the Spliethoff Group. Aside from its immense size, there are technical challenges and rewards on offer for this behemoth. Along with its 214m LOA, it has a beam of 46m and a 4.6m draft. Yacht Servant is reported to be IMO Tier-III compliant, with a 30% increase in deck space compared to its sister ship - Yacht Express. After its delivery at the Yantai CIMC Raffles Shipyard on China’s Shandong Peninsula and subsequent departure on its maiden voyage,  SuperyachtNews speaks with Max Stepanov, Cargo Superintendent / Operations at DYT Superyacht Transport , for a technical perspective and insight into yacht transport and the idiosyncrasies of Yacht Servant. 

One of the defining characteristics of Yacht Servant, along with its size, is its draught considerations. However, as Max explains, there is more to it than meets the eye. “Every coin has two sides. The overall size, specifically the beam, dictates that some ports can consider it to be oversized. Additionally, we have the space considerations astern of the vessel. It is not just the 214m alongside, it is also the space required behind the vessel for the flow of cargo. Sometimes, in terms of alongside space, it can be more like two vessels.”

“What we have is flexibility,” Explains Max “We can utilise anchorages, tying to buoys etc. We have the flexibility in terms of the types of cargo we can carry and the fact that we don’t have to wait alongside. Other vessels may have to wait for two or three weeks in busy ports, which increases the end cost for the customer.” 

The draught advantage, as I originally interpreted it, at face value, was that the shallower draught allowed access to more ports by navigating over shallower water. This is only half the truth though, as Max explains: “Comparing to the Yacht Express, the moulded depth of the two vessels is different. Yacht Servant has just 5.9m compared to 8.5m on Yacht Express. When they submerge to the same max draught of 13.5m the level of the water above the main deck is much higher on Yacht Servant, which is 7.6m and 5m respectively.” 

The ability to get more water over the deck also opens the Yacht Servant up to more specialized cargo, as Max elaborates. “Having up to 6m clearance on the deck allows us to load more diverse yachts. This extra water level gives us a possibility to load cargo with deeper draft than we have done in the past.” 

Safely securing a special cargo requires specialist equipment or ‘gear’ as it is referred to. This is where Max and the team at DYT Superyacht Transport have focussed a lot of their efforts. “We designed the gear for the Yacht Servant from the ground up and we now have all of our onboard gear fully certified by Lloyds Register. We are the only yacht transport company who has done this. Every piece of equipment has its own certification document for compliance in the marine environment.”

“Another key technical component that we utilise on the Yacht Servant is ABB Ability™ OCTOPUS – Marine Advisory System," continues Max. " This system closely monitors the actual accelerations of the vessel and the cargo during transport.” Motion monitoring provides alerts of critical motions and motion forecasting to help with route selection and guides onboard decision-making to optimise safe planning of the voyage ahead.

“Although we have an excellent track record, we are of the opinion that, by adding OCTOPUS, we offer even better real-time support for the ship’s master and crew to limit unwanted vessel motions at sea, thereby further reducing the risk of damage to the vessel or her cargo,” said Richard Klabbers, managing director of DYT Superyacht Transport in a statement to the media about the technology. “Route planning based on vessel motions and motion forecasting is also a significant safety gain.”

Data collection and interpretation systems are growing in use across the marine industry, with the commercial support and transport sectors leading the way. The transport sector collects specific data points that are advantageous, as Max explains; "The detail comes from the virtual sensors that calculate the acceleration and load at the centre of gravity of the cargo. There are physical sensors also, which when combined with the virtual sensors, calculate a virtual centre of gravity specific to the cargo.”

“Because the real-time data flow every minute we can see exactly what is happening from our base of operations. This helps us from a technical point of view to optimise the cargo’s lashing and securing system” explains Max. “Typically, a vessel will follow recommendations laid out by safety standards that are generic and set to the worst possible scenario. If you compare that to what we are able to do with OCTOPUS, considering actual hull shape, speed, course and conditions, and combining this with our own specifically designed gear, it is far more efficient and more cost-effective for the customer.”

Undoubtedly, there is less uptake of these integrated monitoring and control systems in the superyacht sector. Understandably, features like cargo-specific sensors may be less applicable, but as the industry strives for greater efficiency and sustainability, should more superyachts be looking to adopt these systems?  To conclude I posed the same question to Max: “What you can say is that this system is more utilised in the heavy transport industry and offshore sector rather than in the yacht transport world and here DYT is pioneering as well. However, not so much in the superyacht sector. I think it is because, simply, superyacht users don’t tend to be as situationally aware or feel the need to be as efficient.”

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