Can I ship my car? What do I do with my boat? Does the motorcycle go in my household good shipment or unaccompanied baggage? These questions and more are answered in the different presentations on this tab. Click on an item on the left to find out detailed information; regulations and where to get answers for your personal move.
The purpose of this pamphlet is to provide vessel move coordinators (VMC) and the local personal property shipping office (PPSO) with information necessary to prepare for the movement of Privately Owned Vehicles (POV) when a Change of Homeport (CHP) is ordered within CONUS. Successful POV movements are not a matter of chance—they are a result of proper preparation and planning. VMCs must establish good communications with crewmembers to determine their move requirements. VMCs and the local PPSO must maintain constant communications through the entire process to ensure success.
What can be shipped in the car; vehicle requirements; drop off and pick up locations; and other information will be discussed on this page.
Information on: what can or can not be shipped in the vehicle; your responsibilities; vendor responsibilities, etc.
Information on what can or can not be stored in the vehicle; responsibilites; insurance, etc.
Arrived at Overseas location and need to pick up your vehicle.
Need to drop of your vehicle for shipment in conjunction with Permanent Change of Station orders.
Ready to pick up your vehicle.
Instructions for dropping off/picking up a POV.
General information on storage, transportation and homeport unit moves.
General information on brief dates/times.
Basic information on shipping your POV
Orders issued 1 May 2014 and after, there is new guidance. Biggest change is that there is a 2,000 lbs. limit. NO EXCEPTIONS and NO waiver exists. Spouse Pro Gear MUST be approved in advance. Additional information is covered in the presentation below.
Handy brochure on general Professional Books, Papers and Equipment (PBP&E aka Pro Gear) entitlements. What is and is not considered pro gear.
Below is a list of common unauthorized items that can not be shipped.
***Transportation shipment provider has the right to refuse any item that may endanger your shipment.
NOTE: Only those scuba diving tanks containing not more than 25 pounds per square inch at 70 degrees Fahrenheit may be shipped as in personal property. Servicing for shipment will include:
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