Own fleet
Direct access As member of EMS-Fehn-Group, Global Boat Shipping has direct access to a fleet of own general cargo ships. Specialized in European short-sea shipping, the vessels are perfectly suited for the Lo/Lo transports (Lift on/Lift of) of yachts. The ships are managed by our sister company Fehn Ship Management. Our fleet
Commercial boats/ships
It doesn’t always have to be yachts … The shipping of commercial boats and ships such as ferries, work boats, lifeboats and military vessels is also part of our portfolio. When planning and conducting transports of this kind, we draw from the assets and expertise of the entire EMS-Fehn-Group. Request transport
import and export regulations
Correctly declared Yachts and boats are subject to import and export regulations which can vary a lot from country to country. If regulations are violated, this can turn into a problem for the owner. If you wish, Global Boat Shipping can take care of all customs formalities for you. In addition, we can help you […]
Skipper
Reliable skippers You can’t deliver your yacht to the port of departure yourself? No problem. Global Boat Shipping can provide you with an experienced and reliable skipper who will safely bring your yacht to the vessel that is going to take it on its sea journey. For this, we can rely on our worldwide network. […]
Insurance
Fully covered Despite all precautions, damages do occur. Therefore, Global Boat Shipping only transports yachts and boats with sufficient insurance coverage. In case your yacht is not properly insured, we can help you out. For details on the transport insurance distributed via Global Boat Shipping, please click here
Protection wrap
Thoroughly protected It’s part of our offering to thoroughly protect your yacht or boat with a special kind of wrap before it sets off on its sea journey. The shrink wrap tightly lays itself around hull and superstructure. Fitting like a glove, it prevents dirt and seawater from leaving marks. The degree of moisture underneath […]
Cradles
Properly secured To securely fasten yachts and boats aboard of freight vessels, so-called cradles are needed. At Global Boat Shipping, we not only supply our customers with cradles for the shipment, but our loadmasters also make sure that the cradles are exactly fitted to your yacht.
Road transport
Boats and yachts do not always have to travel by sea. For road transport, we closely collaborate with our sister company EFG Heavy Haulage in Lübeck. We benefit from the expertise of our colleagues and have direct access to our own heavy-duty trucks and a large selection of trailers that can be especially modified for […]
Shipping methods
Lift on / Lift off Breakbulk Out-of-Gauge Float on / Float off Roll on / Roll off Container Lift on / Lift off Breakbulk Out-of-Gauge Float on / Float off Roll on / Roll off Container Lift on / Lift off The abbreviation Lo/Lo stands for Lift on/Lift off: The yacht is lifted out of […]
