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

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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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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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Dockwise Yacht Transport: Carpooling Across Oceans

  • By Michael Lovett
  • Updated: July 29, 2009

The Hylas 49 /Insieme/ floats out of the dock bay of Yacht Express, the 685-foot flagship of the Dockwise Yacht Transport fleet. For more photos, click here [1]. [1] https://www.sailingworld.com/photogallery.jsp?ID=1000024220

I had seen commercial ships before-plowing through weeknight racecourses on Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay, navigating the twists and turns of Ohio’s Cuyahogoa River-but I never understood just how big they are until yesterday, when I took a tour of Yacht Express, the 685-foot flagship of the Dockwise Yacht Transport fleet.

The world’s first purpose-built yacht carrier was making its inaugural visit to Newport, 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, the 1983, Ben Lexcen-designed 12-meter 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 Tuesday morning, Borel met Challenge Twelve at the end of its Atlantic crossing 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. For owners comparing the costs of hiring a crew to sail the boat over, the Dockwise option starts to look pretty good. It’s also a great option for sailors who don’t have the time, or the temerity, to sail across an ocean.

A Canadian family (they asked not to be named) used Dockwise to transport their Hylas 49 Insieme to the Mediterranean, where they spent two years cruising out of Palma Mallorca. Yesterday, they were anxious to float off 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.

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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

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“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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Yacht Transport: DYT Yacht Transport and Sevenstar Yacht Transport Partnership

“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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214m Yacht Servant - a technical perspective

Capt. max stepanov from dyt operations, shares his insights….

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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. 

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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.” 

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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.”

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“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.

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“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.”

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“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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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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A Sinking Ship – World’s Largest Yacht Transporter

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Dockwise Yacht Transport has been in the boat delivery business for 21 years. Their semi-submersible vessels operate world wide.

Launched in April of 2008, the China Built heavy lift ship Yacht Express is the world’s largest float-on float-off yacht carrier ( Video ). This amazing ship has opened a regular round-trip service between Florida and the Mediterranean. 18 yachts worth in total some £78 million are being carried aboard the 209m long vessel on its inaugural voyage. Here is information from the owners:

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Design Features This specially designed yacht carrier is semi-submersible in order to maintain the unique float-on/float-off loading method. The yacht delivery carrier will have a length of 209 meter (685.7 ft) and a beam of 32.2 meter (106 ft). The yachts can be safely accommodated between the spray covers in the dock bay, which measures a deck space of 165 meter (541 ft) in length and 31 meter (102 ft) in width. With a deck space of 5,115 square meters (55,060 ft) DYT is able to transport more yachts in one voyage.

Ballasting and deballasting is carried out with four main ballast pumps, each with a capacity of 1,200 cu.m/h at 30 m head. Other pump systems include two fi-fi/general service pumps, each with a capacity of 100 cu.m/h at 80 m head or 210 cu.m/h at 30 m head; an emergency fire pump of 72 cu.m/h at 70 m head; and a 200 cu.m/h ejector pump. Cargo handling is facilitated by a 2 x 10 t crane with an outreach of 15 m.

Propulsion Plant

Propulsion and maneuvering plant consists of two 8,700 kW Wärtsilä 12V38 B common rail diesel generator sets, each driving two Lips azimuth pulling thrusters featuring cp-propellers via two electric motors of 5,100 kW each. Maneuvering is enhanced by a single 1,640 kW bow thruster with cp-propeller.

Auxiliary power is derived from two Wärtsilä 6L20 common rail diesel generator sets of 1,020 kW. Emergency power is supplied by a Volvo Penta D34A MS generator of 610 kW, 440 V, 60 Hz.

The spacious bridge features an integrated bridge system consisting of a UniMACS 3000 with two radar systems with ARPA and two ECDIS, one conning and platform management system, incorporating an advanced DPT 3500 autopilot/joystick system.

Sophisticated

“More important is that this sophisticated yacht carrier is designed to have a service speed of 18 knots”, said Clemens van der Werf, President of DYT, “meaning that a trans-Atlantic voyage from the Mediterranean to Florida/Caribbean with this ultra modern yacht carrier will be reduced by nearly 50% from 15 to 8 days! Owners can enjoy the advantage of extra riders on board to accompany the yacht during the voyage and they can enjoy our state-of-the-art facilities on board. The addition of this new yacht carrier to our fleet implies an important step forward for DYT to improve the quality of services to clients that is based on safety, regularity and reliability.”

Launch completed

The launch of the Yacht Express was a major milestone in the development of the yacht transport industry. On January 15th, 2007 the Yacht Express was skidded from its construction berth ashore, where it was built since September 2005, onto four connected floating submersible barges. The skidding process was completed within 6 hours.

On January 19th, 2007 the barges were submersed and the Yacht Express floated off at high tide and moored alongside the construction berth for further outfitting and commissioning. Dockwise Yacht Transport took delivery of the vessel in October, 2007.

…And for anyone that’s curious: yes it is built to sink .

Photos of Dockwise in action can be found HERE .

Principal Characteristics

Length o.a.: 209.00 m / 685.7 ft

Width o.a.: 32.20 m / 105.64 ft

Depth: 8.50 m / 27.89 ft

Draft: 5.80 m / 19.03 ft

Max. draft submerged: 14.00 m / 46 ft

Deck length: 165.00 m / 541.34 ft

Deck width: 31.00 m / 101.71 ft

Deadweight: 11,000 t

Service speed: 18 knots

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The nearest metro station, which has the same name "River Station" - 600m. By taxi to the center - 15 km, officially - 450 rubles.

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> Main problem on the way: traffic jams which you can not calculate

Having driven there from the ring road all the way to the center today I'm afraid I have to revoke that statement. It was quite dense there, not standing still, but slow in places. Took about 20-30 minutes from Rechnoy to Belorussky (should have taken five at most).

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FoodfindsAsia.com | 8 Yacht Clubs and Marinas in the Philippines to Moor Your Boat In | Filipinos’ history as a maritime people date back to prehistoric times. In fact, the Philippines’ basic sociopolitical unit today, the barangay, traces its etymological origins to the balangay , the ancient outrigger boats that were used by precolonial Filipino communities to explore and conquer islands this side of the Pacific. As a people belonging to a seafaring culture, it’s no wonder that modern Filipinos are taking a retrospective look at their glorious past as Austronesian mariners and are developing a renewed love for the ocean and marinas as present-day yachtsmen.

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Manila Yacht Club and Marina, Manila, Metro Manila

Established in 1927, the Manila Yacht Club and Marina is one of the oldest yacht clubs in all of Asia, and is nestled in the scenic Manila Bay. It is also near other well-known landmarks in the city, such as the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the headquarters of the Philippine Navy, and the US Embassy. Facilities in the marina include a launching ramp and a fueling center, and the club itself is host to a restaurant and gorgeous function rooms. The Manila Yacht Club only welcomes visitors who arrive by boat, and it charges an initial security deposit of USD 750 upon arrival. Club membership is mandatory for medium and long-term mooring of boats.

Subic Bay Yacht Club, Zambales

The Subic Bay Yacht Club, which was founded in 1998, upholds itself as the country’s premier yacht club. It operates in the deepest bay in the country, and can host vessels well beyond 50 meters in length. Already benefitting from the innate beauty of the Zambales mountains surrounding it, the club hosts a number of other attractions, including its luxury accommodations, swimming pools, and its own movie theater, bowling alley, and nightclub. Those who venture outside of the club’s premises can also shop for well-priced imported goods at the Subic Freeport Zone, engage in water sports , or sign up for diving excursions.

Punta Fuego Yacht Club, Batangas

Peaceful Punta Fuego is a mecca for those who love the sport of sailing. As per its official website, the Punta Fuego Yacht Club aims to serve “a dynamic and vibrant community of boat enthusiasts and yacht owners.” This it does by playing host to a diverse population of watercrafts, from large catamarans and mono-hull yachts to small boats. Non-members of the club may use the berths for up to 3 weeks, and can refuel at the marina’s fueling station. The yacht club offers other amenities such as locker rooms, shower rooms, Internet facilities, a chart room, and a restaurant called Barracuda Bar, which serves delicious fares. Outside of the yachting crowd, Punta Fuego Yacht Club also caters to those wishing to celebrate weddings, conferences, and corporate events in their opulent quarters.

Puerto Galera Yacht Club, Oriental Mindoro

Further south, yachtsmen may moor at the Puerto Galera Yacht Club in Oriental Mindoro, an island location that’s home to tourist attractions like the Sabang Wreck dive site, lively beachfront resorts, and the Malasimbo Music Festival. Puerto Galera Yacht Club has been in operation for almost thirty years and lends services such as refueling provisions and yacht repairs from its marina. Boat owners also enjoy optimal convenience if mooring here, as they can also shop for spare parts in the nearby Batangas port.

Busuanga Yacht Club, Puerta del Sol Bay Marina, Palawan

Beautiful Palawan is a bucket-list destination for many, especially those who dream of cruising its crystalline waters. Accommodating the yachting community in this island province is the Busuanga Yacht Club, which promises secure mooring amidst breathtaking white-sand beaches. Here, each vessel will benefit from a typhoon-safe harbor, easy refueling, and direct access to transportation hubs like the New Busuanga Airport. Adjoining this marina is the Puerta del Sol Bay Resort, which offers luxurious accommodations to visitors. When not atop the deck of a boat, travelers can also explore the lagoons and freshwater lakes of Coron, go shipwreck diving, or relax in the hot springs of Maquinit.

Iloilo Sailing Club, Arevelo, Iloilo City, Iloilo

Iloilo Province is home to some of the country’s most beautiful old-world architecture, a flourishing ecotourism industry, and delectably fresh seafood cuisine. What will round off an unforgettable visit to Iloilo, however, is an excursion to the Iloilo Sailing Club on a leisure watercraft. The club accepts visitors and encourages membership in the case of medium and long-stay mooring. It also hosts a number of amenities and activities, including a dinghy storage, a beach bar and restaurant, and classes for those who want to learn about sailing. In recent months, the Iloilo Sailing Club has also been a convenient meet-up point for big maritime events, such as the Iloilo-Guimaras Paraw Regatta and the Seafarers’ Job Fair.

Cebu Yacht Club, Mactan Island, Cebu

The historic Mactan Island in Cebu was the site of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan’s arrival in the Philippines. Now known as a commercial hub that hosts a prolific furniture and musical instruments industries, Mactan is also the location of the Cebu Yacht Club, an institution that is beloved by the locals. Aside from being an ideal spot to restock on much-needed fuel and supplies, the Cebu Yacht Club is also a trusted club to commission for boat repairs. There’s a good vibe in this club for everybody, as it sports both luxury accommodations and a waterfront strip of restaurants that laid-back diners can frequent. MINDANAO

Holiday Oceanview Marina, Samal Island, Davao del Norte

The Holiday Oceanview Marina is a major attraction of Samal Island in Davao del Norte Province, one that welcomes Filipino and foreign yachtsmen alike to moor within its premises. The space is quite roomy, in fact, with 56 berths that can fit vessels up to 15 meters in length. The club also has a boat ramp that can accommodate boats up to 18 meters in length. The well-guarded and weather-safe marina is a gateway to some of Mindanao’s finest attractions, such as the Pearl Farm, Hagimit Falls, and Giant Clam Sanctuary.  

There’s no better way to discover the Philippines from end to end than getting onboard a seaworthy vessel and going on a long cruise, with stops in some of the most beautiful places in the country. Find a safe harbor in any of these major clubs and marinas, and participate in the renaissance of sailing in the Philippines.

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  1. Yacht Express

    Yacht Express is the world's first specifically built yacht motor vessel for transatlantic yacht delivery from Florida and the Mediterranean. It offers amenities such as conference room, media room, atrium, swimming pool and more. It has a length of 209 meters, a beam of 32.2 meters and a service speed of 18 knots.

  2. Welcome Aboard

    DYT, formerly known as DOCKWISE YACHT TRANSPORT was founded in 1987. The first sailing was under the name of Wijsmuller, a shipping company that specialized in heavy, off shore bulk transport and tugboats. During the oil crisis of the 80's, Wijsmuller was forced to find innovative new markets for a strong decline in bulk transport.

  3. Homepage

    Our unique float-on, float-off system is viewed as the safest and most efficient way to transport your yacht. A concept that all started in 1987 with Dockwise, today DYT holds the unique position of being the safest yacht transport provider, transporting thousands of yachts across the Globe each year. Read more. DYT Yacht Transport

  4. The Dockwalk Guide to Transporting a Yacht

    If you do need to ship a yacht overseas, there are two basic means of transport: on the deck of a commercial ship or inside a semi-submersible vessel. "It's kind of going back to old days when if you didn't book well in advance, you are not going to have a space…. People are done [with sheltering].

  5. Dockwise Yacht Transport: A Practical Choice for Cruisers

    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.

  6. 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-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.

  7. DYT Yacht Transport Yacht Express

    As the leaders in yacht transport since the 1980s, DYT Yacht Transport is taking yacht delivery to an even higher level by introducing the world's first specifically-built yacht carrier,...

  8. Noonsite.com

    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.

  9. Dockwise Yacht Transport: Carpooling Across Oceans

    Dockwise charges about $35,000 to ship a 40-foot boat from Newport to the Mediterranean. For owners comparing the costs of hiring a crew to sail the boat over, the Dockwise option starts to...

  10. Sevenstar

    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. Menu. The Magazine ...

  11. Sevenstar Yacht Transport

    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.

  12. 214m Yacht Servant

    09 Feb 2022 214m Yacht Servant - a technical perspective Capt. Max Stepanov from DYT Operations, shares his insights… 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.

  13. Routes & Schedules

    DYT offers marine transportation to various destinations in the Mediterranean, US East Coast, Caribbean, Central America and South Pacific. Browse the options on the yacht transport schedule and choose the one that suits your needs. See dates, locations and contact information for each route.

  14. Yacht Transport Services

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  15. Dockwise

    Dockwise is an oil and gas service company, providing logistical management of large and heavy structures. Key services are heavy marine transport, offshore transport, and installation and onshore industrial projects. [4]

  16. Yacht Express Makes Debut Down Under

    Dockwise Yacht Transports' (DYT) newest ship, the 687.5-ft. (209 meter) Yacht Express, is due to arrive in next week. The largest…

  17. A Sinking Ship

    As the leaders in yacht transport since the 1980s, Dockwise Yacht Transport is taking yacht delivery to an even higher level by introducing the world's first specifically-built yacht...

  18. Best way to get from river cruise dock to center city

    My son and I will be on the Tolstoy cruise in a few weeks and are thinking of skipping the organized bus tour and Kremlin visit on our last Moscow day. What would be the best way to get from the boat dock to near Red Square?This will be our 4th day in Moscow (but first sleeping on the boat) so we should be fairly comfortable getting around the main areas by then.

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    Largest community of boat docks for rent. Find private boat slips for short term rentals & long term rentals. List your private dock and earn income from renters. Dock Skipper is the peer-to-peer marketplace for connecting dock owners with boaters looking for dockage. Start your adventure, find docks & slips for rent.

  20. Yacht Servant

    The 'Yacht Servant' will be the third and largest semi-submersible vessel in the DYT fleet. It will fly under Dutch flag and is set to join the fleet in September 2021. Once completed her specifications will be as follows: LOA 213.7 metres, beam 46 metres, draught 4.6 metres enabling us to transport even larger yachts and access more remote ...

  21. Find Private Dock Rentals on Dockshare

    Dockshare connects eager boaters with private dock owners who want to safely rent their docks out to boaters. Dockshare enables boaters to find private dock rentals while helping dock owners rent their docks out safely. ... For kayakers and paddleboarders, skip the busy boat ramps and access the water in a whole new way. Dockshare caters to all ...

  22. 8 Yacht Clubs and Marinas in the Philippines to Moor Your Boat In

    The Manila Yacht Club only welcomes visitors who arrive by boat, and it charges an initial security deposit of USD 750 upon arrival. Club membership is mandatory for medium and long-term mooring of boats. Subic Bay Yacht Club, Zambales. The Subic Bay Yacht Club, which was founded in 1998, upholds itself as the country's premier yacht club.

  23. Meet our Team

    Amsterdam. [email protected]. +31 204488693. +31 681039620. Get premier yacht transport services you can count on from DYT. We take pride in offering exceptional boat transport for every customer.