Exceeding expectations in Superyacht transport

The shipment of yachts and motor boats of this size and weight requires additionalhandling from the outset. Peters & May usesspecific lifting equipment suitable for heavylifting, the best cradling systems and thefinest people in the industry to oversee allprocedures from start to finish. Peters & Mayunderstands the importance of having specially trained staff to oversee every part ofthe shipping process, especially the loadingand unloading of these unique yachts.

Head office personnel are committed to supplying not just a quotation but a proposalto demonstrate how the equipment is usedand an outline of the operations procedures.This proposal will always include referencesto past work carried out by Peters & May.

Superyacht Shipping is an essential part of Peters & May’s global business

Exceeding expectations in Superyacht transport

With Peters & May’s long history, we can be trusted to deliver and exceed the expectations of clients by providing a level of service that warrants the reputation of our brand. Peters & May continues to be the world’s most respected marine shipping consultant and logistics provider. Being completely independent of any carrier association, we are best placed to provideclients with shipping opportunities that meetboth their budgetary requirements and dateexpectations.

Charter vessels provide yacht owners withthe ultimate flexibility. They will transport a yacht wherever in the world her ownerwould like, without the time restrictions offollowing a schedule, or having to call in at a trans-shipment port. Yachts are loaded directly from the water to the ship, oftenusing the ship’s own cranes, and sailingyachts can be shipped with their masts up, all of which reduces the overall transit times.

Heavy Lift Vessels

All operations from the outset aresupervised by the attending P&Mloadmasters.

The unique service offered by a submersiblevessel involves floating yachts onto a dedicated yacht carrier without the use ofcranes. These vessels submerge when at theloading port, allowing the yachts to proceedon board. Once the yachts in position and secured by mooring lines, the vessel is raisedslowly and the yacht secured firmly into position in readiness for the ocean voyageahead. These Float on – Float off submersiblevessels often target well known destinationsthroughout the main yachting regions, suchas the Mediterranean and Caribbean, as well as further afield to the Middle East andbeyond. Smaller submersible vessels can alsobe found for one off dedicated sailings.

Float on - Float off submersible vessel

Once in position and secured bymooring line, the vessel is raisedand the yachts secured more firmlyinto position in readiness for theocean voyage ahead...

Yachts of this size require bespoke planningand subsequently we supply detailed shippingproposals which are specific to each yacht.

Peters & May has the highest quality and safest cradles in the industry and wework with the best suppliers to plan andpatent new designs. The foundation for our reputation as the industry leader comesfrom the quality of our loading team and our service levels. Our cradle systems not onlysupport the yacht but protect her against thepressures felt during a long ocean voyage

You can rest assure that your yacht will be suitably cradled and protected for herjourney. The cradle is perhaps the most important element of the transportation. Itneeds to retain a low centre of gravity, bestructurally sound, and support the yachtalong the length of the keel in as many

Cradling

places as possible. The positioning of theyacht on the cradle and on the keel blocks is fundamental to the safe onward journey.Peters and May’s cradling system ensures that the yacht lands with uniform pressurealong the length of the keel.

Our cradles support the yacht along the entire length of the hull both towards thekeel and under the chimes. Wooden blocksand packers are always positioned betweenthe cradle supports and the hull / keel. Cradle“wedges” are secured to the deck with ISOregulated corner castings. All other cradlestructures are welded to the deck. To spreadthe load efficiently soft wood keel blocks willbe added at every frame interval.

Peters & May creates bespoke lashing plansfor each yacht considering the yachts size,weight and load location on the vessel. To reduce possible damage to cleats the pressure is taken between two cleats andathwartship lashing to ensure the yacht iswell secured in its cradle.

We only use soft lashings close to the yachtto reduce possibility of damage to cleats, bulwarks and fairleads. Soft felt sections arealso placed under all areas of the lashingsthat are in contact with surfaces to preventabrasions.

Lashings

Equaliser plates allow for the yacht to bepicked up over multiple points spreading theload between all lifting belts. Equalisers alsoprevent overloading on a single belt andtherefore prevent sling failure.

Equalisers

Peters & May has a team of full time professional loadmasters with industry approved qualifications; each loadmaster has over 25 years of experience within global military maritime logistic deployment.

Loadmasters are a huge asset to P&M and are instrumental in leading the specialisedyacht shipping market for everyone involved.Because they are on the forefront of operations dealing with operators and stevedores worldwide, our loadmasters havethe experience and the knowledge to knowwhen a safe loading is possible. Always inclose contact with head office, they workfrom detailed loading and lashing plans toensure safe and reliable loadings.

Independently to our loadmasters, we employ marine surveyors to produce a loading survey report detailing all aspects of the loading and equipment.

P&M Loadmasters

Peters & May has worked directly with VIPclients all over the world on a number of occasions and understand exactly what is required to provide the necessary service levels. Please take note of the following testimonials:

Captain Steve Willoughby 'MY Red Sapphire' -“Peters & May offers a professional service likeno other, they are always my first choice forsuper yacht transportation and never let medown”.

Simon Cox, After Sales Manager, BenettiYachts - “By offering me a turnkey solution, I can trust that our yachts are in safe handsand will be delivered expertly and on time”.

Testimonials

Established Global Brand Trusted to deliver a reliable serviceIndependent advice with no carrier associationMarket confidence

Globally recognised boat transport companyWorld’s only ISO9001 accredited boat transport companyFMC accredited boat transport company in the USA

Global Network of established offices Local knowledgeContactable 24/7A multilingual companyTurnkey services from door to door

ProfessionalismFull time professional loadmasters with industry approved qualifications and over 25 years of experience each in military maritime logistics deploymentIndustry approved operational systems and equipmentInnovative new systems to improve operations and reduce costsIn – house VAT and customs experts and HMRC recognised customs agent

Peters & May Ltd provides worldwide yachttransportation services to over 4,000 vesselseach year via sea, road, rail and air. As a specialist marine transport provider, we are the first choice for many of the world'sleading names in the marine industry. Ourclients include professional and commercialorganisations, individuals and leisure clients,and we are the long-term preferred logisticssupplier to many manufacturers and raceteams.

With the support and backing of Constantine,recent years have seen major global expansion for Peters & May. As an ongoingbusiness strategy to further enhance globaloperations, we have wholly owned offices inthe USA, France, Spain, Hong Kong, andChina. In addition exclusive agencies wereopened wherever partnership opportunitieshave been identified. Locations include: Australia, Italy, South Africa, New Zealand,Benelux, Turkey, Dubai and Russia.

Company Background Delivering excellence in global boattransportation for over 25 years...

Contact info: UK (Head Office)

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