Boarding guidelines
We here at Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) understand the importance of conveying safety information to our valued clients and we want to make you aware of possible hazards during our loading and unloading operations.
Depending of the destinations for loading and unloading, you may be required to board our yacht carrier via launch and rope ladder. Onboard our carrier you may be subjected to narrow walkways, steep ladders and gangways, which may pose challenges for people who are older or less athletic than others. Due to many tripping hazards on deck, no flip flops or open-toe shoes are permitted.
We strongly suggest that you limit the amount of luggage, provisions and miscellaneous items that you may want to bring along. Large boxes and bulky items may create a hazard to yourselves and our crew and might cause delay in operations.
We ask your cooperation to realise that you enter a commercial vessel and an environment, in which the carrier and her personnel is engaged in an operation to load or discharge the vessel in the safest and quickest way.
Attention! Strictly prohibited and subject to heavy fines and/or arrest:
- Firearms, ammunitions or illegal drugs on board your yacht or our carrier.
- Fresh or frozen foods, canned meats or plants of any kind on board your yacht or our carrier.
- Polluting the environment with oil or oil residues, garbage, plastics and paint residues.
General information
- No removal of waste from your yacht to our deck. Please dispose of all garbage and waste products prior to arrival on our yacht carrier.
- Electric and water connections will be provided only if there is an approved rider onboard and only after welding of deck is completed (may take more than 12 hours, check with DYT crew).
- Yacht carrier will not accept deliveries for yachts without any prior arrangement and during period that yachts are afloat. All deliveries must be arranged by owner and have to be clearly marked. Yacht carrier accepts no responsabilities for deliveries.
- When yacht carrier is anchored offshore limited launch service is provided; check for launch departure time with the local crew. Travel as light as possible. Boarding and disembarkation on a rope ladder may be required.
We strongly recommend at least 2 persons onboard during the loading.
Loading Preparation
Fuel/water: Please deliver the yacht as light as possible.
Inflamable liquids, like fuel stowed in jerrycans will not be allowed.
Bilges should be empty and bilge pumps switched off.
Sewage tanks should be empty and installation switched off.
Please have:
At least 50 feet of lines on each side of vessel, 2 on each side, front and back.
A minimum of 2 fenders on each side of vessel, front and back.
A minimum crew of 2 persons.
We recommend that you wrap your railings with foil for protection. Shrinkwrapping is an option, however, we do not provide this service.
Loading
a) Standby
- Radio check with yacht carrier and await instruction (most locations VHF
channel 17).
- No berthing alongside yacht carrier without permission of DYT loading master.
- Turn radar off.
- Ensure fenders and lines are set and maintained at correct location and height.
- Pay close attention to instructions from crew and master. Be prepared for line handling.
b) Loaded-water still on deck
- Stay on board your yacht until you are tied up.
- Generators/main engines are to be switched off as soon as yacht is positioned and before divers are in the water.
- No swimming
- Meet DYT representative on board yacht carrier, bring yacht registry (or copy of Bill of Sale or Builder's Certificate) and yacht keys, and if approved, rider with passport and visa.
c) Deck dry
- While on board of your yacht do not shift heavy weights.
- Exit via deck only, wait for secured ladder. Use of catwalks is not allowed.
- Use extreme caution for tripping hazards.
- Welding taking place. Do not look into welding/cutting flames.
d) Departure preparations
- Ensure all yacht's equipment and loose items are properly sea fastened.
- Check departure time. All riders must be on board one hour before scheduled departure.
- All visitors must leave the yacht carrier at least one hour before scheduled departure.
Unloading
a) Arrival at port of discharge/unloading
- Board yacht carrier.
- Check yacht and notify the DYT loading master or representative in the event of damages.
- Meet with DYT representative on board yacht carrier for releasing of your yacht.
- Electrical power and water connections are to be disconnected by the DYT crew.
b) Unloading operations
- Stay on board your yacht and check radio frequency.
- Switch off radar until the yacht is completely offloaded.
- Do not shift heavy weights on board of your yacht.
- Do not interfere with cutting/removal of seafastening without permission.
- Ensure all fenders are set at correct location.
- Pay close attention to DYT crew instructions for line handling.
- Generators and engines to remain off until you receive instructions from DYT loading master and when divers are out of the water.
