mardi 21 janvier 2014

Top Tips On Yacht Transport

By Marissa Velazquez


Yacht transport services are offered to individuals and companies looking to transport their vessels from one port to another. Inquiries made to a shipping company will usually be categorized in to a number of categories. Commercial, operational and insurance being the three main categories that clients request information for.

For commercial shipping, quotes can be received online. Many companies have taken their booking systems online making it possible for clients to receive quotes online. In order to receive a quote, you must specify the dimensions of the ship being transported.

When booking a trip with any company, there is information that is required by the shipping company. In many instances, the client is required to call the firm he wants to work with. In the inquiry sheet forwarded to you, you will need to provide data related to the builder and the accompanying certificate.

Payment has to be made upon submitting the inquiry sheet. When it comes to the methods of payment available, they tend to vary from one company to the next one. There are firms that accept wire transfers while there are others that will accept personal checks and credit card payments.

Discounted rates can also be made available. However, the discounted rates are not always available. They are only made available during the low seasons. This is when there are low shipment orders. A client will therefore get to benefit by spending less on shipment costs than he would have had to spend.

Before shipment can be approved, there are documents that each client must hand in. One such document is the yacht registry. In this document, you will find that there is information related to country of registration, technical details as well as the specifications related to this ship.

Clearance is a must do event when entering the destination. You will notice that clearance regulations tend to vary from one port to the next one. Upon arrival, it is highly recommended that you get in touch with your customs agent. The customs agent will help facilitate a faster clearance process.

Custom agents are the go to people for information. They are the best source of information on whether there are any additional costs that may apply. The rates paid to the transporter will usually cover shipping and insurance. Additional port fees may apply.

Clients are usually advised to make their reservations as early as possible. Procedures tend to change with each passing day. Last minute bookings are therefore not advisable as there is the loading and unloading procedure that must be followed. Without the right documents, your ship could be denied entry for lack of proper permits.

Cancellations are normal though not always encouraged. When informing the yacht transport service provider about a cancellation, clients are advised to do this in writing. It should also be done a few days before the shipment is to happen. Cancellation fees will usually be charged and it is vital that one goes through the relevant policies.




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