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Boat Shipping
Boat shipping is the transport of a boat or yacht from one location to another, over the ocean, by way of a large cargo or carrier ship. Boat owners, boat builders, and boat brokers frequently use boat shipping companies for convenience, safety, and the preservation of the vessels exterior. Boat shipping is considered the alternative to motoring a boat from one location to another on its own hull. According to the New York Times, boat/yacht shipping is growing industry.

Transport Methods
When booking boat shipping, it is important to know that there are different transport methods available for you to choose from based on your boats specific details and also, your personal preferences. These include deck cargo transport, containerized transport, and cargo hold transport. •	Deck Cargo Transport- Boats and yachts are secured onto the deck of the ship, and then transported. This type of transport is ideal for tall vessels, as there are no height restrictions.

•	Containerized Transport- Boats and yachts are secured inside a standard container, and then transported. For this type of transport, the vessel must be small enough to fit inside a container.

•	Cargo Hold Transport- Boats and yachts are secured inside the cargo hold (the belly of the ship) where they will remain for the duration of the transport.

Loading Methods
The different techniques that are used to load the boat or yacht to large carrier vessel are called loading methods. The most common loading methods are roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro), lift-on/lift-off (Lo-Lo), and Float-on/Float-off (Flo-Flo). The boat shipping company you use to transport your boat will explain the differences between the different loading methods. Not all boat shipping companies offer all three methods.

Related Logistics Services
In addition to the actual transport of the boat or yacht, there are many other related logistics services that coincide with boat shipping. These include, but are not limited to customs paperwork preparation, insurance packages, captain services, storage & marina services, and shrink wrap.