Boat Transport Haulage Solutions For Maritime Professionals

Nick Sampson • 13 December 2023

Transporting a heavy vessel requires specialist machinery, with plenty of knowledge and experience from those overseeing the job. Often awkward to move from A to B without the correct machinery and procedures, maritime professionals require correct boat transport solutions, and this is where Nick Sampson comes in. Reliable providers of mobile cranes, large heavy haulage machinery options and more, consult this helpful blog and discover the specific ways in which you can navigate bulky boats and vessels with the help of our hire fleet.


Assorted Professions

The maritime industry includes a range of jobs and roles, including engineers, electricians and planning professionals. At times, it may be necessary to move large vessels and boats to investigate them further, make adjustments, or even clear obstructions. Only the most specific and necessary cranes should be acquired for these means, and temporarily sourced boat haulage options from us are likely to tick all boxes. Built for use with boats, ships and other applicable sea-bound vessels, our haulage options vary in size, and can be sourced directly from our depot.


Heavy Haulage

When discussing boats and vehicles used within the maritime industry, we’re often talking about sea-bound vessels weighing tons upon tons. Traditional modes of transport may not be equipped to deal with such large objects and containers, which is why the hire of machinery is such a desirable option for many. Allowing you to source yourself a suitable crane or lifting appliance on flexible contract terms, you’ll never be left paying for something you don’t use when working with Nick Sampson - receptive to your needs.


Situational Use

Knowing the situation you’re likely to encounter will make your job a whole lot easier, and allow you to source the right equipment in advance of the fact. From narrow boats and fishing trawlers to cruisers, scaffold platforms and large fitted boats each load type must be supported, balanced, stabilised and secured for safe lifting and transit, so matching your context to the right haulage or lifting appliance is crucial.


Why Nick Sampson?

Retaining a large number of customers we work with for future projects and other necessary haulage activities, We benefit from word of mouth and positive personal recommendations, continually investing our profits in new technology, new plant and improved services to ensure maximum customer satisfaction. Based locally to you and able to suit our offering to your exact requirements, there are plenty of unique points to set us apart from other maritime haulage providers.


From Nick Sampson’s two sites in Barnstaple, we provide commercial vehicle repair, maintenance and inspections to DVSA standards. We also offer a range of other services, including coded welding, plant machinery repairs, machinery transportation, heavy haulage solutions and mobile crane hire with flexible terms. Intrigued? Contact us today. 

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