Boat delivery service, all types, all lengths
Sailboat
Catamaran
Yacht
Motorboat
We transport all types of boats, of all sizes, to all destinations in France, the Mediterranean, the islands or internationally.
We ensure the safe and professional transport of your boat, from 11 to 25 meters .
Accompanied by a 500 UMS Captain and an experienced crew , your boat benefits from complete monitoring, from departure to arrival .
Each crossing is carefully prepared: route plan, weather, safety, communication and technical report at each stage .
France · Mediterranean · Atlantic · Europe · Islands
From Saint-Tropez to Corsica, from La Rochelle to the Balearic Islands, from Marseille to Malta or as far as the Canary Islands , we organize the delivery according to the best weather windows to guarantee the safety of the ship and its crew.
Your boat is in very good hands for a successful, smooth and stress-free delivery.
Our quotes include
Our quotes include
The fuel used during the delivery trip remains the responsibility of the boat owner, based on the vessel's actual consumption and navigation conditions.
The average price of a professional delivery is generally between €3 and €5 per nautical mile, plus the costs associated with hiring the skipper: insurance, onboard kitty, technical supplies and administrative logistics.
Maritime transport services provided by professionals are subject to strict regulations, both for the qualification of the crew and for the obligations of the transporter and the client.
It is therefore essential to draw up a clear and precise contract, defining the responsibilities of each party, the conditions of the journey and the associated guarantees, in order to ensure a safe, transparent and dispute-free transport.
At STYS, each mission is subject to an automatic service contract between the boat owner and the skipper, guaranteeing legal security, traceability and regulatory compliance of the operation.
French regulations on boat delivery
Boat delivery is an activity regulated in France by precise rules aimed at guaranteeing maritime safety, crew qualifications and contractual transparency between the ship owner and the professional skipper.
What is convoying according to French regulations?
Boat delivery involves moving a vessel from point A to point B by sea, for a fee, without the commercial transport of passengers or goods. In other words, it is a technical service and not the transport of people: the vessel is considered an asset temporarily entrusted to a professional for transport to another navigation area.
Historically governed by the circular of January 20, 1993, this regulation has since been repealed. However, the practice remains subject to all of French maritime law and the Transport Code, particularly with regard to the skipper's liability, insurance, and social obligations.
The role of the professional conveyor
The ship's transporter, whether independent (freelance skipper) or representative of a ship transport company, is legally responsible for the vessel for the entire duration of the mission.
He must:
Hold the required maritime licenses
(at least a captain of 200 or 500 UMS depending on the size and navigation area of the ship).
To be compliant with social and tax obligations
(affiliation with ENIM or the general scheme).
To assemble a qualified crew of sufficient size,
in accordance with maritime safety regulations.
To ensure the safety of the ship,
of the crew and the maritime environment.
The delivery company has a strict liability obligation: it must deliver the boat in the agreed condition to the port of destination. In case of damage or loss, its liability may be invoked, except in cases of force majeure or fault attributable to the owner.
The transport contract: an essential step
The delivery contract is a mandatory document between the owner of the boat (or his representative) and the delivery person.
It defines the terms of service and the obligations of each party.
This contract must include:
The identity and qualifications of the skipper and crew members,
The ports of departure and arrival,
The provisional dates,
The terms of remuneration,
The insurance policies taken out,
Additional costs (fuel, supplies, ports, crew transport, etc.),
Termination conditions and force majeure events.
This contract protects both the owner and the skipper by clearly defining responsibilities and conditions of execution.
At STYS, an automatic service contract is systematically issued for each transport, guaranteeing the legal security of all missions carried out.
The respective obligations
For the conveyor
Equipping the ship (crew formation and management).
Respect navigation and safety rules.
Deliver the boat in the condition specified.
Keep the owner informed of the progress of the crossing.
For the owner
Make available
Make available
Provide the ship's documents
mandatory (boat papers, insurance, permits).
Settle the fuel costs,
stopovers, and onboard cash.
Ensure the conveyor's remuneration
according to the agreed terms.
Costs and pricing structure
Fuel costs remain the responsibility of the boat owner, based on actual consumption observed during the delivery.
The average price of a professional delivery is between €3 and €5 per nautical mile, plus the costs of hiring the skipper (insurance, onboard expenses, administrative costs, etc.).
These costs vary according to several criteria:
Type and length of the boat,
Distance to be covered,
Navigation area (coastal or offshore),
Number of crew members needed,
Weather conditions and season.
Each mission is assessed on a case-by-case basis to ensure a balance between safety, reliability and budgetary transparency.
National and international transport
The transport can be carried out in France or internationally.
In the case of a transfer between two countries, the applicable law is generally that of the flag state of the ship.
French sailors carrying out a delivery trip abroad remain covered by their maritime employment contract and the social security system for sailors.
STYS scrupulously respects legal obligations for all transports carried out, whether national, trans-Mediterranean or transatlantic.
National and international transport
The transport can be carried out in France or internationally.
In the case of a transfer between two countries, the applicable law is generally that of the flag state of the ship.
French sailors carrying out a delivery trip abroad remain covered by their maritime employment contract and the social security system for sailors.
STYS scrupulously respects legal obligations for all transports carried out, whether national, trans-Mediterranean or transatlantic.
Activités interdites
The convoy cannot under any circumstances include the transport of passengers or goods.
commercial.
The skipper and his crew are mandated to move the boat only, and not to operate the vessel for profit.
Any use of the boat outside the mission defined in the contract constitutes an abuse of
confidence with regard to maritime legislation.
In summary
Professional shipping is a serious activity, regulated by French maritime law.
Hiring a qualified and registered skipper guarantees:
With STYS, each delivery is subject to a clear, compliant and secure contract, signed between the owner and the professional skipper, for a smooth, transparent and 100% regulatory transfer.
