- Bought a boat abroad and want it brought to Turkey?
- Boat in Istanbul but heading south for the season?
- Have a boat in Greece but no visa?
- Need to send your boat for maintenance but lack time?
Friends Marin offers professional boat-transfer solutions for all these scenarios.
Safe Transfer in Professional Hands
Entrust your boat to experienced captains holding a Seaman’s Book and yacht-captain qualifications, with years of service on naval or commercial ships.
Why Work with Professional Captains?
Insurance policies’ Special Conditions often include a clause like:
- “Coverage applies only when the vessel is operated by persons with the legally required qualifications. Otherwise, coverage is void.”
Thus, transfers made with only an Amateur Seafarer Certificate (ADB) risk being out of insurance scope.
Indeed, per Article 14(1) of the Regulation on the Equipment of Private Boats and Qualifications of Persons Operating Them:
- “The ADB does not substitute a seafarer qualification certificate.”
In other words, damages during transfers by non-professional skippers may not be covered by insurance.
Secure and Lawful Process
Before each transfer, we prepare a mutual service contract and issue a notary or harbor-master authorized power for our captains to operate your boat.
With experienced, disciplined captains who honor maritime ethics, we transfer your boat safely, to plan and in line with insurance requirements from any point to any point.
How It Works
- Consult & Plan: We define your boat’s specs, route and transfer needs together.
- Route & Prep: We plan the safest, most economical route and complete preparations.
- Transfer: Our experienced captains complete the passage safely on the agreed route.
- Delivery & Checks: Final checks on arrival and handover in full.
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