Military Boat Shipping

What is the Military Boat Shipping?

Normal Military Members have little knowledge of moving in government-funded transports. The JFTR allows the delivery, as long as the shipment’s cost does not exceed that of a hauling of an HHG with the same weight. Also, boats are moved under an OTO rate (one-time only) at commercial rates.

These rates normally surpass the one you’d normally pay for shipping of similar weight. In such cases, you may pay excess costs. The following information should be learned before delivering the expense of the Government:

• Take into consideration a PPM (personally procured move). If you are delivering between Alaska and the CONUS or within the CONUS itself, you can use PPM for your boat. The Government may award you a 95% incentive constructed cost (GCC) to haul it yourself (as much as your allowance’s remaining weight), fewer taxes, and actual expenses. This incentive is determined by the weight which must not surpass the maximum weight allowance afforded by the Government. With this program, you can move at the expense of the government and even make money for it.
• Arrange the move yourself. If you don’t go with PPM, you can arrange the shipment yourself with a professional company. You will also receive reimbursement for it, but without surpassing the GGC to transport the same weight. Before arranging the shipment yourself, ask your TO for instructions. Most often, members reduce or avoid extra costs using this method.

Similar to PPM, you should still have remaining weight in your allowance to be eligible for reimbursement. Boats may be delivered overseas while respecting the restrictions of the host country or within the CONUS. When referring to crafts, we are implying skiffs, canoes, kayaks, sculls, light rowboats, dinghies, sailboats, and other similar vessels. In preparation for its moving, ensure the motor and vessel are properly strapped/fastened to the trailer.

Hauling your Trailer

You must possess a valid license for the trailer. If licenses are not mandatory in the state of origin, a transit permit at your expense is a valid alternative. The following are safety standards for trailers to take note of before delivery.

• Your trailer must have proper brakes, wiring, and lights.
• It must possess proper hubs and tires with good bearings and lubrication.
• The frame of the trailer must not be broken, twisted, or bent.

Your Responsibilities

Make sure your vessel is ready, so you don’t attract unnecessary charges.

Charges for accessorial services must be paid, including handling costs, crating, and packing. The difference between Government costs for dispatching a similarly weighing and the special rates are included as well.

Pilferable articles, such as televisions, clothing, skis, etc. should be removed. Remove or lower masts, antennas, outriggers, and trolling/fishing poles.

Make sure it is prepared for the company’s pickup on the date you’ve both agreed on. If you’re missing on the pickup day, you may be charged for attempted pickup and have to pay additional costs.

Ways to Deliver

Domestic:

All boats smaller than 14 feet in length with no trailer, as well as sculls and dinghies of all sizes, can be moved with your transport. If it is more than 14 feet long, or smaller but with a trailer, you may move it as a different delivery. Such shipments can be arranged by your TO. PPM covers sailing the vessel yourself or the cost of hiring a professional company.

International:

All trailers and boats small enough to fit in a normal overseas container, as well as small ones like rowboats, kayaks, and canoes can be transported with your HHG. Personal watercraft, etc., which cannot fit in a normal overseas container can be moved with your HHG, but different rates may be added using the OTO program. PPM once again covers both sailing the vessel yourself as well as hiring a professional company.

If you use a boat as a principal residence, there are 2 ways for you to move it:

• To/from Alaska, as well as within the CONUS, you may sail your vessel alone and recover the costs, according to the limitations of the 5’th chapter of the JFTR, or the mileage rate for automobiles from the 2’nd chapter of the JFTR. Your allowances and travel may be limited.
• Ask the Government to arrange your dispatching. This way, the Government will pay the equivalent of the same weight as long as it doesn’t surpass the max. weight allowance. If you move you live in as a principal residence, you may not receive authorization for a different shipment. Transporting as a residence must respect the same regulations and rules as delivering. The rule that restricts transport to areas not inside the CONUS or Alaska is also equivalent to that for hauling a mobile home. For more information, visit your local office.