YACHT DELIVERY BLOG

On December 31, 2020, the UK finalised its withdrawal from the EU and the customs union, concluding the era of free movement for both vessels and crew and changing the procedure for yacht delivery to and from the EU. During that period, the world was also engulfed by the COVID pandemic, and travel and cruising were restricted to specific circumstances. The regulations appeared to differ significantly based on the country and occasionally on the official on duty that day. It w

In the mid-1990s, when I started undertaking yacht deliveries, electronic navigation was just starting to appear. It usually involved using a small handheld GPS that offered basic latitude and longitude coordinates, which then had to be plotted on a chart. These devices often had short battery life and could take a while to determine a position fix. With the advent of the internet, mobile phones, chart plotters, and tablets, electronic navigation has become standard for most

The team at Oceantrax are experts in yacht delivery for owners who either don't have the time or the skills to undertake the journey themselves. Given the nature of our work, our delivery crews gain experience with a wide range of vessels. They can frequently move from commissioning a new vessel to crossing the Atlantic, followed by a coastal trip on a forty-year-old classic sailing vessel, followed by a delivery to the Mediterranean on a motorboat. Many owners prefer to leav

For many yacht deliveries and cruising yachts traveling to or from the Aegean Sea the Corinth Canal can save time and distance. A Brief...

Every yacht delivery, no matter the size or distance, must carry fundamental safety equipment. The minimum essentials specified by...

Importance of Engine Checks Conducting engine checks before setting off on a yacht delivery is crucial, engine failure can range from...

A yachts sails are a big investment so it is essential when on a yacht delivery they are cared for and maintained. In this blog we look...

Frequently neglected during a yacht delivery, having the right paperwork on board is essential to ensure a smooth and legally compliant...

Joining a yacht delivery crew as a volunteer is a great opportunity to gain experience and gather miles for your Yachtmaster exam....