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DYT Increases Destinations and Schedule Flexibility with BBC Alliance

FT. LAUDERDALE, FLA (October 26, 2007) -- Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) has announced a cooperative partnership with BBC Chartering & Logistic to expand global shipping options for its clients -- owners and captains of private luxury yachts. The strategic alliance allows DYT to continue offering its unique float-on/float-off yacht transport service with its own fleet of four semi-submersible ships while adding an alternative lift-on/lift-off service option through BBC, which operates more than 140 vessels worldwide.

"DYT's float-on/float-off method, which has been raised to somewhat of an art form since we developed it in 1987, is used by no other yacht carriers," said DYT President Clemens van der Werf, adding that the company built its recently commissioned "super ship," the 685.7-foot (209 meters) Yacht Express, to meet the demand for more DYT transport trips across the Atlantic. "The reality, however, is that there will always be clients who need additional scheduling flexibility or the ability to get to a destination we do not service directly. They have come to trust DYT's expertise and depend on our standards for safety and attention to details. BBC is a powerhouse in global shipping; while it provides the tonnage, DYT will manage their operations for the yacht transport business, offering our clients extra sailings and more flexibility. "

"While yachts are similar to other heavy-lift cargo with respect to the necessary lifting gear, they also require a greater sensitivity with respect to the lift and stowage," said Svend Andersen, BBC's Managing Director. "This is why the DYT/BBC alliance is ideal for the yacht transport industry. BBC has the specialized vessels and equipment, while DYT has the extended knowledge base for managing the loading and unloading of such precious cargo from start to finish, with its own loading masters provided for all operations.

Among the new regular routes accommodated by BBC will be regular connections from the Caribbean to Northern Europe, Florida to Brazil, and to Dubai. All other worldwide requests can also be accommodated.

DYT's global routes for its semi-submersibles currently include the U.S. East Coast (Newport, Rhode Island and Port Everglades, Florida), the Mediterranean (Toulon, France; Genoa, Italy; Marmaris, Turkey; Palma de Mallorca, Spain), Northern Europe (La Rochelle and Cherbourg, France), the Caribbean (St. Thomas, Martinique), the Pacific West Coast (Golfito, Costa Rica; La Paz and Ensenada, Mexico and Vancouver, B.C., Canada) and the South Pacific (Papeete, Tahiti; Auckland, New Zealand and Brisbane, Australia).

More about DYT

Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT), headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., specializes in the maritime transport of private luxury yachts and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dockwise Ltd., the global leader in maritime transports of extremely large and heavy cargoes. DYT's ships utilize semi-submersible dock bays that allow yachts of any size to be safely floated on and off as cargo. Since its maiden voyage in 1987, the company has transported over 8,000 motor and sailing yachts to various destinations around the globe, offering owners and charterers safe and easy access to many of the world’s premier cruising grounds. Along with area representatives around the globe, DYT has additional operating offices in Italy, France, Martinique and Newport (RI).

More about BBC

BBC Chartering & Logistic, headquartered in Leer, Germany, is one of the world's largest break-bulk and project carriers providing service to the construction, mining and energy industries. BBC has a diverse fleet including more than 140 multi-purpose vessels with a lifting capacity of up to 500 mts.

With 18 regional offices on six continents, BBC can provide efficient, reliable and flexible worldwide innovative solutions to the most complex delivery needs. BBC's logistic solutions include Door-to-Door transport, assembling carried goods at the discharge port and cargo operations in shallow draft.

For more information please contact:
Dockwise Yacht Transport
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Catalina Bujor (PR/Marketing Officer)
Telephone: +1 954-525-8707
E-mail: pr@dockwise-yt.com

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