Delivery & Captain Services
Professional Vessel Delivery & Relocation Services
Great River & Lakes Marine Surveying Co. provides licensed captain services for vessel delivery and relocation for recreational and light commercial vessels. Delivery services are performed to move vessels between locations following purchase, repair, seasonal repositioning, or ownership transfer.
What Are Delivery & Relocation Captain Services?
Delivery and relocation services involve operating a vessel from one location to another under normal operating conditions. Services are typically requested after a purchase, following repairs, for seasonal movement, or to reposition a vessel for sale, storage, or charter operations.
Scope of Services
When contracted, delivery and relocation services may include:
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Licensed captain operation of the vessel
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Voyage planning and route selection
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Basic operational monitoring during transit
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Docking and securing at destination
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Communication updates during delivery
Crew requirements, fuel costs, dockage, and travel expenses are coordinated in advance.
Vessel Readiness & Owner Responsibilities
The vessel owner or authorized representative is responsible for:
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Vessel seaworthiness and mechanical readiness
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Required safety equipment and compliance
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Insurance coverage during delivery
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Fuel, provisions, and consumables
A pre-departure walkthrough or survey may be recommended prior to longer transits.
Delivery services:
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Are conducted under normal operating conditions
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Do not include racing, stress testing, or heavy-weather operation
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Are subject to weather, sea state, traffic, and mechanical condition
Why Choose Great River & Lakes
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30+ years marine industry experience
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Reports accepted by insurers and lenders
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Clear, unbiased documentation
Contact us to schedule a pre-purchase marine survey and proceed with confidence.
