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The Unique Heritage of DYT Superyacht Transport

Posted May 20, 2022 in Brokerage & New Build by Janine St.Denis

DYT Superyacht Transport traces its beginnings as far back as 1987 when the idea arose to convert heavy lift vessels previously used in a declining offshore bulk cargo market to support an interesting new concept of transporting yachts.

With a few very simple modifications, including the addition of sidewalls made from railway sleepers, the first semi-submersible carrier, Super Servant 6, was put into use transporting yachts from the United States across the Atlantic ocean to the Mediterranean .

Formerly Dockwise Yacht Transport, today DYT Superyacht Transport has since taken the idea of trans-oceanic yacht transport services and cultivated the concept of superyacht transport by adding cutting-edge carriers to its fleet. Furthermore, the brand is continuously serving the needs of its customers and adding destinations of great value to those within the yachting community.

In 2021, the company’s second purpose-built semi-submersible carrier, motor vessel Yacht Servant, was delivered and subsequently put into service.  Along with her sister ship, motor yacht Yacht Expres, DYT has added more capacity to its fleet. DYT is truly dedicated to its customer base. The sole purpose of the brand is to continue its dedicated service, specifically ensuring superyacht transport timing is right for sought-after events for those within the superyacht community.

DYT Superyacht Transport’s on-time service has its clients arriving in destinations in the western Mediterranean to enjoy a full summer season with return sailings to the Caribbean and United States East Coast for the winter. For those superyacht owners with broader and possibly more adventurous ideas on their minds, DYT offers an annual transport to the beautiful  South Pacific , which includes locations such as Tahiti , Australia , and New Zealand .

The ideals and commitment to innovation of DYT Superyacht Transport remain much the same as they were in 1987.  Having transported thousands of yachts over the company’s 30-plus year existence, they rely on our heritage to guide us forward.

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DYT deliver your yacht where it needs to be, when it needs to be there. 

DYT Yacht Transport is dedicated to the mobility needs of the global yachting community, delivering your yacht within reach of the world’s most popular ports of call.

With purpose built semi-submersible carriers designed solely for yacht and superyacht transportation, their unique float-on, float-off system is viewed as the safest and most efficient way to transport your yacht, transporting thousands of yachts across the globe each year. 

DYT Yacht Transport offers reliable, frequent schedules and experienced professional staff and agents to guide you through every step of the process from initial booking.

• Float-on, Float-off service
• Semi-submersible vessels
• On-time fixed sailing schedules 
• Efficient crossing time
• Cribbing and lashing
• Marine Cargo Insurance
• Customs and clearance guidance
• Crew can accompany the yacht

Destinations 

Caribbean 

Mediterranean

East Coast USA

Pacific West Coast

South Pacific 

The Yacht Servant Facts

The Yacht Servant is the largest specialized semi submersible yacht carrier, opening up a new era in yacht transportation.

• 214.17m in length
• Over 6,300msq deck space

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Dyt yacht transport spain.

Camino de la Escollera 10bajos 07012 Palma de Mallorca Spain

: Susanne Dijksterhuis 

: +34 871 201 696

: 34 676 837 466

: [email protected]

DYT YACHT TRANSPORT USA

1535 S.E. 17th St, Suite 200 Fort Lauderdale Florida 33316 United States (US)

: + 1 954 525 8707

DYT YACHT TRANSPORT MONACO

57, Rue Grimaldi MC 98000 Monaco

: + 377 97 97 11 94

: [email protected] , [email protected]

DYT YACHT TRANSPORT ITALY

Piazza Alessi 2/4 16128 Genova Italy

: + 39 010 278 9411

: 39 348 9909364

DYT YACHT TRANSPORT NEW ZEALAND

McKay Shipping Ltd P.O.box 3 Auckland, New Zealand

: Dave Ross

: +64 9 309 0229

: 64 9 274 427 821

DYT YACHT TRANSPORT, MARTINIQUE

Douglas Yacht Services Bâtiment 4, RDC Port de plaisance 97290 Le Marin Martinique

: Marie-Eugenie

: +596 596 521 428

: 596 696 250 856

DYT YACHT TRANSPORT AUSTRALIA

Suite 16/1 Box Road Caringbah NSW 2229 Australia

: + 61 426 773 877

: 61 426 773 877

: www.yacht-transport.com

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DYT takes delivery of world’s largest purpose-built yacht transport vessel

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 19, 2022 | News , Project cargo , Ship design , Shipbuilding , Yachts

DYT Superyacht Transport has added the purpose-built semi-submersible yacht transport vessel Yacht Servant to its fleet. In addition to being thirty per cent larger than its sistership Yacht Express and being Tier III compliant, it only requires an operating water depth of 9 metres using a unique float-on, float-off system.

The official delivery took place on 4 January at Yantai CIMC Raffles Shipyard on China’s Shandong Peninsula. Three days later, the vessel embarked on its maiden voyage from Shanghai to Panama.

With a length over all of 213.70 metres, a 46-metre beam and a 4.6-metre draught, the Yacht Servant provides virtually double the capacity of its predecessors. The IMO Tier III compliant vessel is also 32 per cent more fuel efficient, while its 6380 m2 deck space facilitates the transport of more vessels per crossing.

Also read: Shipping company Spliethoff orders ten new vessels

Reduced operating water depth

It has a lower deck height, which means the ballast time (therefore port time) is significantly reduced. It also means it can carry yachts with deeper draught and enter ports with shallower waters. It is equipped with two spud poles for quick mooring, and has electricity and water facilities for onboard yachts.

Whereas the current vessels in DYT’s semi-submersible fleet require operating water depths of around 14 metres, Yacht Servant only requires an operating water depth of 9 metres using a unique float-on, float-off system. Yacht Servant’s new specialised deck located behind the bridge built to accommodate tenders, containers and small race boats offers extra flexibility.

‘We’re all hugely excited about the addition of Yacht Servant to our semi-submersible fleet,’ says Richard Klabbers, Managing Director of DYT Superyacht Transport . ‘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.’

Fleet of three yacht transport vessels

On completion of its 2022 maiden voyage, Yacht Servant will return to China to transport cargo to Colombia during the yachting off season, before arriving in the Caribbean in May to commence its sailing schedule between Florida, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.

‘Last year was a challenge for the entire yacht transportation industry, with lockdowns and global uncertainties affecting travel the world over,’ adds Klabbers. ‘But our order books for 2022 are already encouragingly healthy, and with Yacht Servant now bringing our DYT fleet total to three vessels, we’ve made a hugely promising start to the new year.’

DYT was formerly known as Dockwise Yacht Transport and is a member of the Spliethoff Group. The design of the Yacht Servant was conceived in-house by the Spliethoff Group.

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Super Servant 4 arriving Port Everglades loaded with yachts

This Yacht Transport vessel measures 169m/554ft

photographed Easter Sunday March 27th, 2016 from

Dania Beach jetty in John U. Lloyd Beach State Park

Yacht Express built 2007

World's largest ship of its kind

209m / 687 ft

carrying capacity 5000 tons

Heavy lift transport ship Yacht Express departing

Fort Lauderdale bound for Genoa, Italy.

As the winter season draws to a close, many yachts make

the transatlantic crossing for the summer Mediterranean

season aboard this heavy lift transport vessel.

Built in 1982 and used to relocate yachts and boats around the world.

DYT transporting boats and yachts all over the world

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Whether carrying 50-foot sport fishing boats or 250-foot luxury yachts, Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) and its fleet of semi-submersible ships provide clients with access to plenty of the world’s most important shipping ports, which in turn lead to some of the most desirable travel destinations around the world.

Super Servant 4 in Auckland New Zealand, a popular yachting destination for Dockwise Yacht Transport

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.

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.”

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 .)

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 de Mallorca.

“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.”

Float-on/Float-off Super Servant 4 is one of DYT’s owned and operated “float-on/float-off” yacht carriers. It uses a unique de-ballasting process that allows seawater to flood the ship’s dock bay to a draft required by the yachts to safely motor in from the stern of the ship. When the yachts are over their assigned positions and touch the wooden cribbing or rubber mat, divers place temporary supports upright as the ship slowly rises from the water until the deck is dry and the ship’s crew can begin the docking operation. With its cargo secure, the DYT ship leaves for its next destination, a veritable moving marina.

The company is also able to coordinate lift-on/lift-off voyages onboard third-party cargo ships when needing to service additional ports of call. In fact, to keep up with the adventurous appetites of its clients, DYT has confirmed an upcoming voyage that will commence in Singapore in mid- to late March and stop in Phuket ( Thailand ) and Malta along the way, with a final destination of Genoa ( Italy ) at the end of April.

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About - DYT Yacht Transport

Our heritage

DYT, formerly known as DOCKWISE YACHT TRANSPORT was founded in 1987. The first sailing was under the name of Wijsmuller, a shipping company that specialized in heavy, off shore bulk transport and tugboats. During the oil crisis of the 80’s, Wijsmuller was forced to find innovative new markets for a strong decline in bulk transport. Modern yacht transport as we know it was discovered.

In 1987 the first yacht carrier, Super Servant 6 was launched. With a few technical adjustments this submersible yacht carrier was equipped with side walls made with railway sleepers. These walls allowed for the necessary protection and safety needed to shelter the yachts during transport. The company, led by Jeff and Gina Last, who with their personal touch and creative approach, developed the idea of an on-time transport schedule and took the company to the unique position as the preferred yacht transport provided worldwide.

Today, the foundation for this unique and safe method of shipping dedicated to the transport of yachts can be seen in the modern 658 feet YACHT EXPRESS with her high rising side walls. And after years of preparations, in January 2022, DYT announced the delivery of the purpose-built semi-submersible vessel, YACHT SERVANT. The Yacht Servant boasts an impressive 6,300 square meters of deck space, and measures 214.17 meters (702,66 feet) in length and 46 meters across the beam, with a draft of 4.6 meters. Additionally, it has a specialized deck located behind the bridge, specifically designed to accommodate tenders, containers, and small race boats.

DYT Yacht Transport’s mission is to serve the global yachting community with safe, reliable, and on-time Superyacht transport to the most sought after destinations in the world. True to our beginnings in 1987, whether it’s the South of France or the hottest sport fishing destinations in the Pacific, DYT is looking to broaden the horizon of yacht transport.

Unmatched experience

DYT Yacht Transport

All-inclusive service.

• Frequent, on-time set sailing schedules
• Float-on, float-off method of transport
• Efficient crossing time
• Cribbing and lashing
• Marine cargo insurance
• Customs and clearance guidance
• Onboard facilities for crew to ride aboard

Simply the safest way yacht transport is done

Yacht carriers.

Our purpose-built, semi submersible carriers are designed solely for yacht and super yacht transportation. Utilizing the unique float on- float off method as the safest and most efficient way to transport your super yacht.

Yacht Servant

Yacht Servant specifications:

• Length:  231,70 m.
• Deck Space: 6,380 sq. m.
• Gross Tonnage:  43,870
• Net Tonnage:  13,356
• Max Submerged Draft:  13.5 m
• Cruising Speed: 15 knots
• Port of Registry:  Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amenities for the ride-aboard crew:

• Conference room
• Atrium with lounge
• Swimming pool
• Fitness room
• Laundry facilities

Yacht Express

Yacht Express Specifications:

• Length:  209 m. (685.7 ft)
• Deck Space:  5,115 sq. m. (55,060 ft)
• Gross Tonnage:  17951
• Net Tonnage:  5386
• Max Submerged Draft:  13.2 m
• Cruising Speed:  13 knots

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