yacht transport

A new law in New York adds fines and penalties for minor boaters driving without safety training and a new option for yacht transport has joined the marine industry.

A submersible barge once used during the cold war will now serve as the largest enclosed dry dock on the West Coast while the East Coast welcomes a new yacht transport company.

A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge in Florida denied a trustee’s emergency motion requesting that Yacht Path International be allowed to use cash collateral to continue operations, according to court documents, resulting in the company’s shutdown.

Beginning spring 2013, Sevenstar Yacht Transport will begin regular sailings to Porto Montenegro in the Bay of Kotor. Known for dramatic coastlines and tax-free bunkering, Montenegro has grown in popularity as a yachting destination in recent years. Upgraded improvements in the legal system and infrastructure and mild year-round climate has made the spot even more attractive.

Peters & May Global Boat Transport is offering incentives to owners and captains who book early for the 2012-2013 season. Discounted rates and possibly even free birthing at an IGY marina may be available on certain transports.