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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/486" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DYT Yacht Transport (Company)">DYT Superyacht Transport</a>, one of the leading players in the world of semi-submersible yacht carriers, has successfully launched an all-new vessel, dubbed&nbsp;Yacht Servant, which provides a shed-load more capacity to carry superyachts, yachts and tenders than her predecessors. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215360/image/large-d42f94a6ac62427c466f3e973aee1ddd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215360">The all-new Yacht Servant has an LOA of 213.7-metres and a beam of 46-metres, which equates to 6,380 square-metres of deck space. She is not only 30 percent larger than her sister ship, Yacht Express, but thanks to innovations in her propulsion system,&nbsp;Yacht Servant is 32 percent more efficient on fuel – and meets the stringent IMO Tier-III standards. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215359/image/large-79673948792c14717bab9376381a4c14.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215359">“We’re all hugely excited about the addition of Yacht Servant&nbsp;to our semi-submersible fleet,” Richard Klabbers, Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/486" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DYT Yacht Transport (Company)">DYT Superyacht Transport</a> commented. “Her sheer size and volume allow for so much more capacity, and we’re looking forward to discovering how the vessel’s additional capabilities – such as onboard cranes, reduced board draft and increased submerged draft – will further what we can deliver.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215362/image/large-ab722fee61fce40a4c7558b277a40e5c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215362"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/486" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DYT Yacht Transport (Company)">DYT Superyacht Transport</a> utilised a float-on, float-off system with&nbsp;Yacht Servant, which allows her to operate in waters with a depth of 9 metres. This means that this latest addition is able to tackle waters 5 metres shallower than the rest of the lineup, all of which require a minimum water depth of 14 metres. Another key feature of Yacht Servant is her specialised deck, located behind the bridge, that can accommodate tenders, containers and small race boats – adding even more versatility to this all-new carrier. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215363/image/large-1c665d488a5857d9dcd98a72a0174809.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215363">“Last year was a challenge for the entire yacht transportation industry, with lockdowns and global uncertainties affecting travel the world over,” Klabbers added. “But our order books for 2022 are already encouragingly healthy, and with Yacht Servant now bringing our <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/486" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DYT Yacht Transport (Company)">DYT</a> fleet total to three vessels, we’ve made a hugely promising start to the new year.”Yacht Servant will return to China after she has completed her 2022 maiden voyage. She will be serviced to transport cargo to Columbia during the yachting off season until May, when her sailing schedule will kick-off. She’ll be running between Florida, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean throughout the yachting season.&nbsp;

DYT 214m Yacht Servant launched

DYT has launched a 214m carrier vessel, dubbed Yacht Servant, which provides a shed-load more capacity than her predecessors.

Introducing the 214m DYT carrier vessel Yacht Servant – She’s bigger, cleaner and more capable

The <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta - 2021">Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2021</a>, beginning tomorrow, is set to be the first superyacht regatta of the Mediterranean superyacht season, with 16 yachts set to participate, and nine yachts set to compete. The team at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2826" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Company)">Yacht Club Costa Smeralda</a>, who have organised the event in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/486" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DYT Yacht Transport (Company)">DYT Superyacht Transport</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/314" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pantaenius (Company)">Pantaenius</a> and the title sponsor Loro Piana, are extremely excited to be presenting the event in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. Over the course of this week, SuperYacht Times will be reporting an exclusive insight of the event, with daily roundups, interviews with captains and owners and stories from the water. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/114910/image/large-9065e3397c548aa9a28672221b185f6a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/114910">Aside from the usual line-up, the event will include The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> Rendezvous regatta, celebrating 30 years of the South African super sailing yacht builder. There will also be a multihull division, with four competing yachts, the first of its kind at the historic regatta.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/82962/image/large-57c005436acebde5d72e90cdc56775e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/82962">&nbsp;With courses set between the turquoise coasts of La Maddalena Island and La Costa Smeralda, crews are set for a competitive week of racing. With yachts such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/276" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="McConaghy Boats (Company)">McConaghy Boats</a> 30.48-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/314" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leopard 330.0m (98'5&quot;)McConaghy Boats2007">Leopard 3,</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a>’s 28.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6568" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aragon28.64m (93'12&quot;)Southern Wind2012">Aragon</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor's Swan (Company)">Nautor’s Swan</a>’s 35-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5521" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shamanna35.2m (115'6&quot;)Nautor's Swan2016">Shamanna</a>, among many others, viewers can expect an exciting week on the water. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/82964/image/large-a668e34b074c89ce10ca8513d80d7bc9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/82964">To ensure the safety of all crew and visitors during the week, the regatta will take place in compliance with Covid-19 safety protocols issued by the Italian government, the region of Sardinia and the Italian Sailing Federation in addition to the supplementary procedures that the YCCS has developed.Tomorrow, Tuesday 1st June, the captains briefing will take place, with race days from Wednesday to Saturday. Keep an eye on our website for the most up-to date information and for an overview of the winners from each day.

Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2021

SYT gets an exclusive look at the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2021, the first regatta to kick start the Mediterranean sailing season.

Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta returns to Sardinia this week

The semi-submersible Super Servant 4 yacht transport vessel operated by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/486" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DYT Yacht Transport (Company)">DYT Yacht Transport</a> that experienced ballasting problems in the port of Palma earlier this month has since been reloaded with new superyacht cargo and is currently underway to her next destination, Genoa. <img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/121688/image/large-001df6698a52381862be5af282873597.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121688">In a final statement about the incident released by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/486" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DYT Yacht Transport (Company)">DYT Yacht Transport</a> today, the company reports that minor damages to some of the superyachts on board were sustained and that all claims are being handled by the Marine Cargo Insurance in place. The Super Servant 4 herself was inspected and tested following the incident, with all systems approved and deemed safe to use. &nbsp;DYT credits the ship's captain and crew for their fast response during the incident which helped limit any damage. "The Master on board Super Servant 4 took quick action to get the vessel and yacht crew on &nbsp;board to safety. Two tugboats were called to assist the vessel alongside the quay. After the &nbsp;electric failure was resolved by the crew, the listing was reduced, and the focus was on safely unloading the yachts on board.""<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/486" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DYT Yacht Transport (Company)">DYT Yacht Transport</a>&nbsp;will continue to learn from this incident and work towards delivering an improved version of the level of service our clients have come to expect," the report concluded.10th June 2020 - 13:00:&nbsp;Following Monday's incident in the port of Palma where a yacht transport vessel listed to starboard uncontrollably during a load-out procedure of five superyachts, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/486" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DYT Yacht Transport (Company)">DYT Yacht Transport</a> reported today that all yachts carried on board have now been safely unloaded.The extent of the damage caused to any of the yachts on board during the incident, if any, is still unknown and a full survey will be launched today to determine this. Super Servant 4, the yacht transport ship, is expected to set course for Genoa next.&nbsp;8th June 2020 - 15:30: The Super Servant 4 yacht transport ship carrying five luxury superyachts encountered problems in the port of Palma de Mallorca this morning when a fault with the vessel’s ballasting system caused the 169-metre-long ship to list heavily to starboard.<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/121188/image/large-f2e3fa1d7041863d440f5c432595b8c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121188">In a statement released by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/486" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DYT Yacht Transport (Company)">DYT Yacht Transport</a>, the company operating the vessel, no personal injuries or any marine pollution have been reported as a result of the incident and is now working at ‘recovering the situation as quickly as possible’. <img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/121190/image/large-72182179ea307826d27aa2cdb32406f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121190"><img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/121187/image/large-84590fabd96c9601aa10c84e87b2c4b4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121187">The state of the transport vessel and the yachts it is carrying is still unknown, but any damage is believed to be limited according to eyewitness reports. “All precautionary matters have been taken to ensure the crew, the vessel, the yachts she is carrying and the environment are safe,” added <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/486" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DYT Yacht Transport (Company)">DYT Yacht Transport</a>.<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/121189/image/large-36d285998eb302cdebfc1e1d686e1ffa.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121189">Super Servant 4 called into Palma de Mallorca after a voyage from Fort Lauderdale, USA.&nbsp;

Latest on Super Servant 4 accident in Palma

The latest updates on the Super Servant 4 yacht transport ship accident in Palma de Mallorca.

Update: DYT handles Super Servant 4 unloading damage claims 

In a rare occurrence last week, DYT Yacht Transport’s two semi-submersible ships pulled into Port Everglades simultaneously to load $350 million worth of yachts, ranging in size from 10 to 60 metres, bound for the Mediterranean. It is pretty unusual Super Servant 4 and Yacht Express to be seen in close proximity to each other, much less in the same port, loading superyachts into their cargo bays.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154585/image/large-dd7b8d7e995ff5fff885c6a8ff8f164b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154585">“Fort Lauderdale has been the western hemisphere’s home base for operations in the yachting industry for decades,” said DYT’s Jeff Last,” and it is here where yachts, small and large, spend time between busy charter seasons. April thru June are the prime time for yachts to take the journey across the pond in order to reach the Mediterranean’s cruising grounds in time for peak season.”By Maarten Janssen

DYT Yacht Transport loads $350 million worth of yachts

DYT Yacht Transport has recently announced a partnership with 38.4 metre Ocearch. The research vessel is the namesake of the non-profit organisation Ocearch, a globally recognised company for its work in ocean sustainability, and is currently making its way from Port Everglades, Florida to Brisbane, Australia onboard DYT’s 686’ flagship Yacht Express.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152002/image/large-4e5297d6e1ddd5d7166cce73d1d24e12.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/152002">DYT has partnered with the organisation to support its study of sharks and other large predators that are essential to the future of the marine ecosystem. This marks the second time Yacht Express has called on Brisbane and Auckland since its launch in 2007.Founder and expedition leader of Ocearch, Chris Fischer, comments, “By moving Ocearch around the world, DYT is helping the ocean recover faster, and that is critical if we want to successfully accomplish our mission. If we were to drive the vessel to Australia ourselves, it would take us 60 days and our people and equipment would be totally taxed. The gift that DYT is giving to Australia by delivering Ocearch there is one that affects every person who loves the ocean and uses the beaches. We hope this marks the first voyage of many with them.”<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152003/image/large-7aec5f1fd274051e851c693da4c9ca51.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/152003">Whilst in Australia, Ocearch’s mission is to tackle the public safety issue as well as a conservation challenge, and aim to capture and tag tiger sharks in order to understand their movements and breeding patterns. Fischer continues, "Sharks are the lions of the ocean; they are the balance keepers, and if we lose them there won’t be any fish. We are pioneering on-the-water research to create never-captured-before data so we know how to affect policy to help populations recover. DYT is allowing us to be a lot more mobile and enable more scientists to work with more sharks in a shorter period of time.”The Ocearch team will begin its research in Australia in early 2015.By Gemma Fottles

DYT Yacht Transport Partners with OCEARCH

Super Servant 4 assisted racing sailors Thierry Chabagny and Erwan Tabarly aboard their dismasted yacht Gedimat, which had radioed the ship for help on April 23. The 32 foot Figaro Beneteau II is competing in the Transat AG2R La Mondiale, a 3890 mile double-handed race that began on April 6.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/148235/image/large-b7fd75b58b08985b2590801f30f2c832.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/148235">Gedimat had dismasted during a gale and its diesel had run dry as the vessel tried to reach the island of Madeira. With no reported injuries aboard Gedimat, Super Servant 4 proceeded to divert and deliver two drums with 20 litres of diesel in each. Gedimat was leading the fleet at the time of the rig failure and had approximately 1900 miles to go to reach the finishing point at Saint Barthelemy.Late last year, DYT Yacht Transport partnered with another leading yacht transport company, Sevenstar Yacht Transport. The two companies 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.

DYT Yacht Transport assists superyacht in Transat AG2R La Mondiale

The 65 metre superyacht <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3676">Galactica Star</a>, built by Heesen, recently boarded Dockwise for a round trip from Genoa, Italy to Martinique and from Port Everglades back to Genoa in spring 2014. Her crew made this timelapse video of the boarding process. <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/-exVpmOUXJ0" width="560"></iframe>

Timelapse video of Galactica Star boarding Yacht Express

While observing yachts onboard ships can be an amazing sight, even Captain Jack Sparrow would have been impressed watching the historic replica of Ferdinand Magellan’s galleon, NAO Victoria, sail onboard DYT Yacht Transport’s semi-submersible yacht carrier, Super Servant 4, in Palma de Mallorca, Spain on November 28th. Dedicated to yacht transport of yachts of all sizes, DYT is best known for its fleet of unique ships that submerge to a draft required by the yachts loading to safely and easily sail on and off.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146488/image/large-c135d29d0acf76051afe14bf2e81939b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146488">Upon her arrival in Port Everglades, Fla. mid-December, the 25.9-meter (85-foot) carrack will sail to St. Augustine for the Christmas holiday before beginning a cultural exhibition tour that will take her along the coast of Florida and up the U.S. East Coast to educate the public about the first complete circumnavigation of the world by Magellan’s expedition in the 16th Century.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146489/image/large-e9283954c6b8e0f03187b7a7a09069a3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146489">“Although she can sail perfectly on her own keel, she would take nearly two months to get from Spain to Florida, so we decided to ship her to reduce the voyage time,” said Eduardo Almagro Blanco, the general manager for Fundacion NAO Victoria, the Spanish not-for-profit foundation that manages NAO Victoria along with El Galeon, another historic Spanish replica. He added that the organization chose DYT based on its credentials, unique float-on/float-off loading method, and timely schedule. With excellent safety standards and an experienced staff behind the operation, DYT’s Super Servant 4will complete the delivery of NAO Victoria from Palma de Mallorca to Port Everglades, Fla. by mid December.Dockwise Yacht Transport Catalina Bujor +1 954 525 8707 <a href="mailto:catalina@dockwise-yt.com?subject=Dockwise%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">catalina@dockwise-yt.com</a> <a href="http://www.yacht-transport.com/" target="_blank">www.yacht-transport.com</a>

Superyacht carrier transports historic replica

Sevenstar Yacht Transport has announced it has grown its business by adding the activities of Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT). DYT represents a valuable addition to Sevenstar’s services in the demanding market of yacht transportation. Over the last decades DYT provided excellent service to a very loyal customer base.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146039/image/large-b3366d8718615bbfc81eda8154f76b83.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141053">“We are happy to have DYT on board and to benefit from its qualified staff and high end yacht transport expertise to meet our clients’ needs”, says Richard Klabbers managing director of Sevenstar Yacht Transport (SYT).<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146040/image/large-abb0eaa25f23a044df0b38f10ea9ae56.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124445">The sale includes two semi-submersible vessels that allow ‘float on, float off’ (super) yacht transportation.Sevenstar Yacht Transport +31 204488590 <a href="mailto:info@sevenstar-yacht-transport.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@sevenstar-yacht-transport.com</a> <a href="http://www.sevenstar-yacht-transport.com">www.sevenstar-yacht-transport.com</a>

Sevenstar Yacht Transport adds activities of Dockwise Yacht Transport

As the seasonal migration of superyachts begins in late August from the Mediterranean to the wintertime cruising grounds of the Caribbean and South Florida, Dockwise Yacht Transport, operating for 26 years in the yacht transport industry, is gearing up for a busy season. Recent bookings include the most valued superyacht the experienced company has ever transported, the new 214-foot m/y <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3676">Galactica Star</a>, built by Heesen, which has booked a round trip from Genoa, Italy to Martinique this fall and from Port Everglades back to Genoa in spring 2014. While Dockwise has the capability to ship yachts from 30 feet to more than 200 feet, it regularly ships those in the 120-foot to 165-foot range, mainly to and from the Mediterranean.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145642/image/large-2b6e042955a6d7f0eb12589a8e0ba600.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/143308">There are two ways for a yacht to make its way across an ocean: on its own keel or docked safely aboard a transport vessel. The expense of having a yacht shipped by a qualified yacht transporter typically is outweighed by the substantial insurance requirements and costly wear and tear of a long sea journey. Dockwise is the only yacht transport company with semisubmersible ships, also known as float on float off, a method that is much less stressful on yachts than being hoisted by crane. In addition, these unique yacht carriers are equipped with 14.1 meter (46.25 feet) dock walls which protect the yachts from the elements while underway.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145643/image/large-a4122cd2649c4c3047c48c5e5fc1a6d1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/137823">The company is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale and operates in the most popular global cruising areas, including Newport, Rhode Island and the Caribbean, Italy, France, Spain, Turkey, Costa Rica, Australia and New Zealand. As summer sojourns in the Mediterranean end and megayachts depart for warmer winter destinations, Dockwise runs a total of seven sailings originating in the Mediterranean, from Genoa, Italy or Palma de Mallorca, Spain and calling on ports in either the Caribbean or Port Everglades, Florida. The return to the Mediterranean for the spring/summer cruising season begins with voyages in March 2014. Another transport in early November picks up boats in Newport and unloads them in St. Thomas, and another annual voyage commences in Palma de Mallorca in November, stops in Martinique, Port Everglades, and then Golfito, Costa Rica in December before proceeding “Down Under” via Brisbane, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand and returning via the same ports.“Our ships fill up quickly because we hold the client service bar so high,” said Catalina Bujor, marketing officer for Dockwise Yacht Transport. “We deliver flawless service to some of the most demanding clients in the world—most of which are repeat clients—and it is these high standards that distinguish our company from the rest.”<div style="display: none; text-align: center;"> </div><object class="BrightcoveExperience" id="myExperience2238850170001"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF">
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<param name="@videoPlayer" value="2238850170001"></object> Unlike other yacht transport companies that often are freight forwarding operations, Dockwise Yacht Transport owns its fleet of semisubmersible ships and therefore has total control, allowing for strict adherence to shipping schedules, safety and care standards. Each client is guided through the shipping process by teams that are professionally trained for this type of yacht transport who are dedicated to, and experienced with, the company’s specific method of shipping. Freight includes cradles, basic customs clearance fees in both departing and arriving ports, excellent insurance coverage, and expert assistance during loading and unloading.Dockwise Yacht Transport Catalina Bujor +1 954 525 8707 <a href="mailto:catalina@dockwise-yt.com?subject=Dockwise%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">catalina@dockwise-yt.com</a> <a href="http://www.yacht-transport.com/" target="_blank">www.yacht-transport.com</a>

Dockwise books the most valued superyacht ever transported

After tenure of eleven years with Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) in Fort Lauderdale, USA, Clemens van der Werf announced his resignation as of June 1st 2013, from his position as President of DYT to pursue other opportunities.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/144547/image/large-2150f60f4809053a8ced693cba47bd8a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144547">Clemens played an important role in the development of the Yacht Transport business within the Dockwise group over the last decade, including the launch of the first specifically built yacht carrier, m/v Yacht Express, development of the lift-on/lift-off service, and maintained the company’s sustainability despite a challenging economic environment. His experience, knowledge and leadership in the Yacht Transport sector will be missed and we wish him all the best with his future endeavors.Clemens will transfer his tasks and responsibilities within the next few weeks and will be available to help while transiting out of the organization. Ben van der Hoeven will take over Clemens’ responsibilities as of this week for an interim period until a permanent successor is chosen.Ben van der Hoeven, Area Manager Australia, has been heading up the Dockwise Australia office in Perth, Western Australia for the past 5 years serving the oil &amp; gas and resources industry. Ben holds a Naval Architect degree from Delft University and is a keen sailor with 4 Atlantic crossings under his belt.Dockwise Yacht Transport Catalina Bujor +1 954 525 8707 <a href="mailto:catalina@dockwise-yt.com?subject=Dockwise%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">catalina@dockwise-yt.com</a> <a href="http://www.yacht-transport.com/" target="_blank">www.yacht-transport.com</a>

Clemens van der Werf resigns from Dockwise Yacht Transport

Whether transporting 50-foot sport fishing boats or 250-foot luxury yachts, Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) and its fleet of semi-submersible ships give clients access to many of the world’s major shipping ports, which in turn lead to some of the most desirable travel destinations around the globe.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. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/143308/image/large-d2b636e9f305afc1a4e8fc7fd2e7a3d6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/143308">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.” <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/143309/image/large-fdca51b4676070899368803d008d3456.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/137823">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.) <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/143310/image/large-973967a70c7f3c10d990f89263e086e2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/140396">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 Mallorca. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/143311/image/large-6c46515c062a9b7acf6efd14db442474.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124445">“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.” Dockwise Yacht Transport Catalina Bujor +1 954 525 8707 <a href="mailto:catalina@dockwise-yt.com?subject=Dockwise%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">catalina@dockwise-yt.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.yacht-transport.com/">www.yacht-transport.com</a>

Dockwise Yacht Transport services around the world

Every October at Port Everglades, one of the most active cargo ports in the United States, Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) reminds the world that its semi-submersible ships are among the most extraordinary in the world, and the cargo they carry is as precious as any delivered around the globe by the thousands of ships that pass through there. This year, not one but two Dockwise ships, the 686-foot (209-meter) Yacht Express and the smaller 555.93-foot (169.49-meter) Super Servant 4, will follow in succession to the South Florida destination, having loaded in Genoa, Italy, and Palma de Mallorca, Spain, respectively. The cargo they carry—over 3,708.34 linear feet of luxury yachts—are worth a combined $358,475,000 USD and will either disembark at this Ft. Lauderdale stopover or carry on with DYT to other drop-off points in the U.S. and the Caribbean. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/141328/image/large-670b56cad33fb6a3a7fe82f03d2c8be4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141328">According to Graeme Lord from Fairport Yacht Support in Ft. Lauderdale, shipping his client’s prized possession, the 136-foot (41.45 meter) M/Y Lagniappe, safely across the Atlantic takes lots of expertise, starting with his own in knowing who to trust. Lord has come to depend on DYT’s dedicated service to yacht transport in arranging bookings of anywhere from five to eight yachts a year for the last 15 years. That’s 50-100 yachts, he says, that he has either been involved with as a crew member or, more recently, as a “bookings and negotiations” coordinator for his own yacht support business. “There are plenty of ships without fixed schedules or published ports of call, which will pick up any cargo, including yachts, but this leaves too much to the shipping company’s discretion as far as which route it takes and how long it takes to get there,” said Lord. “And there are ships that do stick to schedules but don’t have the personnel with the knowledge of DYT’s loading masters, engineers and crews.” Most important to Lord is the way in which the yachts in his charge are loaded and off-loaded. DYT’s de-ballasting process allows sea water to flood each ship’s dock bay, giving it a marina-like appearance as yachts safely motor out the back and on to new adventures. The process is reversed for loading, with scuba divers securing the yachts with sea fasteners before the water leaves the “marina. “In all those shipments with DYT, I’ve never had anything even remotely that resembles any damage, but I’ve had problems in the past with other shipping companies where they show up to lift a yacht and they don’t have the right lifting gear. It’s a struggle; you don’t just go down to the hardware store and buy that lifting gear.” <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/141329/image/large-31f3be7e58685e14cbfe794e6a1cc8f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141329">While the Yacht Express and Super Servant 4 are DYT’s own ships that have regular routes and utilize the float-on/float-off process that is unique to its fleet, the company can also oversee lift-on/lift-off services for yachts on other cargo ships if the need for meeting a schedule or delivering to a remote destination so demands it. Lord, who explained that M/Y Lagniappe is privately owned but charters in the Mediterranean, the U.S. and the Caribbean, said that in all cases, it simply makes sense to use a company that specializes only in the transport of yachts. “They understand the process right from the first phone call. Their loading master, their stevedores, all these behind-the-scenes people, they know what they are doing. We want to get the yacht from point A to point B at a reasonable cost, but as important, on a predetermined timeline. Especially with a charter yacht like M/Y Lagniappe, a delay or damage could result in us missing a charter.” M/Y Lagniappe, which in Creole means “something extra,” lives up to its name by providing charter guests with the very best luxury, amenities and service, including accommodations for 10 in five exquisitely appointed staterooms with private baths. Among its many features is a sun deck with Jacuzzi and fixed sun beds. The yacht will arrive on the Super Servant 4 with 19 other yachts, of which eight are also over 100 feet. A total of 14 yachts will off-load at Port Everglades. The Super Servant 4 will then deliver the remaining yachts to Newport and St. Thomas prior to heading back to Palma de Mallorca; it returns to Port Everglades via Martinique and then begins its voyage Down Under via Golfito (Costa Rica), Brisbane (AU) and Auckland (NZ), before returning to Port Everglades via Golfito in mid-March, 2013. Captain Steve Hilton of Monaco also has been utilizing the services of DYT for 15 years, and his current command, the M/Y Bad Girl, at 186 feet (56.7 meters), will be the largest among 18 vessels aboard DYT’s Yacht Express, which trumps DYT’s other ships in the fleet not only in size but in its purpose-built extras such as accommodations for crews crossing with their yachts and amenities such as a pool and theater. “This is the fourth crossing for M/Y Bad Girl with DYT; it’s a commercial yacht for charter that could normally cross on its own bottom, but with the rising cost of fuel and maintenance on the engines, it makes more sense to ship with DYT,” said Captain Hilton. “They are the best professionals in the business, and they’ve done more volume.” M/Y Bad Girl, which sleeps 12 and boasts an air-conditioned limousine tender and an array of toys including wave runners, kayaks and kite surfing gear, splits her time between the Med and the Caribbean, with stops in the Bahamas where Captain Hilton says her shallow draft allows her to explore areas traditionally suited to smaller boats. After Yacht Express offloads M/Y Bad Girl and the other yachts, it will then add a few yachts before heading back to Genoa where it will become flush again with a full load. The ship will sail to Martinique, then back to Genoa and complete two more round trips to Port Everglades before undergoing routine maintenance and beginning again in spring to take yachts back to the Mediterranean for the busy charter and cruising season there.Dockwise Yacht Transport Catalina Bujor +1 954 525 8707 <a href="mailto:catalina@dockwise-yt.com?subject=Dockwise%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">catalina@dockwise-yt.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.yacht-transport.com/">www.yacht-transport.com</a>

Precious cargo of superyachts returns to South Florida

Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) has announced its partnership with the New Zealand Millennium Cup to offer an attractive discount on southbound shipping for the 2013 as well as 2014 and 2015 editions of the popular superyacht event. The discounted DYT voyage for 2013 will sail from Palma de Mallorca, Spain at the end of November and stop in Le Marin (Martinique), Port Everglades (Florida) and Golfito (Costa Rica) in December before arriving in Auckland in perfect time for the regatta’s February 14 start. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/140396/image/large-3a36ee66ef006cb03a3a216da2098383.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/140396">“We transport yachts of all sizes to different ports around the world,” said DYT’s exclusive agent for New Zealand, Dave Ross, who will handle all arrangements for interested parties, “but owners and captains of superyachts are especially appreciative of our knowledge of the South Pacific and the service we provide with our fleet of semi-submersible ships, which utilize a float-on/float-off method that is unique to Dockwise Yacht Transport.” The New Zealand Millennium Cup, hosted by the New Zealand Marine Export Group from February 14-17, 2013. It is now an annual fixture on the superyacht circuit and is set to become the premier superyacht regatta of the South Pacific. Its format is a mix of harbor and passage races in the Hauraki Gulf to make the most of the spectacular yachting environs. The program of events gets underway on the evening of the 14th with a Cocktail Party and briefing for owners and captains. Racing and further social events take place over the 15th and 16th, with the last of the racing taking place on the 17th, followed by a dinner, official prize giving and entertainment to close.Dockwise Yacht Transport Catalina Bujor +1 954 525 8707 <a href="mailto:catalina@dockwise-yt.com?subject=Dockwise%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">catalina@dockwise-yt.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.yacht-transport.com/">www.yacht-transport.com</a>

Dockwise Yacht Transport partners with New Zealand Millennium Cup

After successfully completing sea trials, Endeavour is now on board Dockwise and is headed for the Caribbean. Once she reaches Florida, Endeavour will sail to take part in the Antigua St Barths Bucket regatta in March alongside Yachting Developments built Bliss (36 metre) and Symmetry (29.3 metre). <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/138364/image/large-7ff917168b83fe3430ae1da7686c843b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/138364">Yachting Developments relaunched the iconic J boat Endeavour on Saturday 8th October 2011, which marked the completion of an extensive 18 month refit at Yachting Developments yard based in Hobsonville, Auckland. Yachting Developments +64 (0)9 417 0060 <a href="mailto:info@yachtingdevelopments.co.nz?subject=Yachting%20Developments%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@yachtingdevelopments.co.nz</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.yachtingdevelopments.co.nz/">www.yachtingdevelopments.co.nz</a>