Join the BoatMove Network
BoatMove is a highly vetted, exclusive network of professional delivery partners. We are not an open directory.
How to join
The application journey to becoming a BoatMove Approved Partner.
Create an Account
Sign up on the BoatMove platform to access the partner portal.
Choose Your Services
Apply separately for Road, Ship, Sea Company, or Independent Skipper services.
Upload Documents
Provide your required insurance and qualification documents for verification.
Manual Review
Your application is personally reviewed by a member of the BoatMove team.
Probation Period
Complete three deliveries maintaining a 4.2+ average rating.
Full Approval
Graduate to full Approved Partner status and receive your platform badge.
Our Vetting Standards
We maintain strict quality control to ensure only capable and properly insured professionals operate on our platform.
Human Review
Every application is manually reviewed by our team. No automatic approvals.
Verified Insurance
Required, matched to your transport mode, and expiry tracked per service.
Qualified Skippers
Independent Skippers must provide valid Certificates of Competency and verified sea miles.
Structured Assessment
We systematically review your safety practices, operating processes, and track record.
Terms & Ethics
Formal acceptance of our Marketplace Terms and Code of Ethics is strictly required.
Per-Service Permissions
You only receive invitations and quote on transport modes you are explicitly approved for.
Probation Period
New partners complete three deliveries maintaining a 4.2+ customer rating before full approval.
The BoatMove Code of Ethics
Every partner signs and commits to these core principles before joining our network.
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What our vetting means for you as an owner
We take the guesswork out of choosing a delivery partner. Our stringent vetting provides tangible protections for your vessel.
Matched Expertise
Your boat is only offered to partners vetted for that exact transport mode.
Active Insurance Tracking
We actively track and block services with lapsed insurance certificates.
Probationary Monitoring
New partners are closely monitored and required to prove their service quality.
Comprehensive Ratings
Every completed delivery is rated across five categories to maintain partner scores.
Strict Enforcement
Material breaches lead to immediate removal from the platform.
What you get as a partner
Join a platform designed to respect your expertise and grow your business.
Qualified Enquiries
Receive detailed, qualified delivery requests rather than incomplete leads.
Relevant Work
Only quote for work in transport modes and regions you cover.
Direct Contact
Communicate directly with the client once your quote is accepted.
Recognised Status
Display your BoatMove Approved Partner badge to prospective clients.
Fair Pricing
Pay a transparent facilitation fee only on successfully completed bookings.
Earn your badge:
Approved Partner
Founding PartnerRaising the standard for boat transport
There is no recognised standard for moving boats, so owners struggle to tell professionals from operators cutting corners. We're bringing together a founding group of established specialists to change that.
The problem
- Delivery crews without the right qualifications
- General hauliers and freight firms with no yacht-specific experience
- The wrong insurance, and no proper loading, securing or handling processes
What the founding group will agree
- Minimum standards for insurance, competence and handling
- A code of conduct for quoting, communication, handover and complaints
- A recognisable mark so owners, brokers and insurers know who meets it
The standard will sit independently of BoatMove and be open to any operator who meets it. If there's appetite, it will become a trade association for boat transport. Founding members shape it from the start.
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Ready to raise the standard?
Join a trusted network of professional excellence.