Island Shipping - (ISATCO)

Over the past 15 or so years, ISATCO has been consistently well recommended to us by numerous Captains… “If you are looking for a smooth, hassle free visit to the BVI contact Island Shipping, Chris, Lis and Alex are professional, knowledgeable, friendly and exceptionally helpful. No request is too large or too small !” The oldest ships agent in the BVI - having served the territory since the 1970's - Island Shipping established their Superyacht division, some 25 years ago to cater to the needs of yacht owners and Captains looking for a really professional and personal service... whatever their individual requirements. 

Chris Haycraft, born in the BVI, has a lifetime of local knowledge and contacts within the BVI and Caribbean, for he and his staff to use in catering for the professional yacht market. He can also draw upon his many years of personal experience in the sailing industry, crewing professionally aboard Superyachts.

ISATCO services include all that they advertise but they distinguish themselves in the BVI by running parallel to their ‘sister companies’. OMS - a team expert in freight logistics - specializes in the importation and delivery of goods in transit. Road Town Wholesale, the BVI’s largest importer of consumables, and Golden Hind Chandlery guarantees that in-house sourcing of goods is efficient and cost effective. ISATCO can also apply for special permission for yachts to be cleared in from private anchorages, facilitate deliveries via their tender, and will co-ordinate berthing for yachts in an established marina.

Captain's quotes to us, over the past years, tell their story well: “They are a superb team: approachable, professional and tirelessly committed to assisting our every need” “We read them up in your Guide, and they performed exactly as per your write up!” “Island Shipping soon became our sole agent, and have looked after our every need since we've been here. I couldn't recommend them more highly." And continuing this past season “Outstanding assistance during our stay in the BVI...”