About us

Who we are

Over thirty years of experience in the boating business

NEBSS is managed by Harris and Louise Katsaros. Harris is a Corfiot and Louise originally from Scotland, came to and settled in Corfu in 1990. Opening in 2004, North East Boat Storage and Services provides boat storage and several auxiliary services to the many private boat owners on Corfu. Both Harris and Louise have over thirty years of experience in the boating business having also owned and managed a boat hire company and a water sports facility. Both are fully qualified power-boat handlers (Harris to day skipper level) and British Water Ski Federation Instructors. Harris has also successfully taken part in powerboat racing. Their years of involvement in boating has also put them in touch with some of the best marine tradesmen the industry has to offer, many of whom can be contracted for any specialist work.

Services

One stop for all your Boating Needs

01 Boat Storage
What essentially we offer is a facility to safely store these motorboats and their equipment in the owners’ absence.
02 Purchasing & Selling
We can advise, help or act on behalf of anyone wishing to buy a boat for the first time, sell and or replace an existing boat. Replacement or new equipment for the owners’ boats, can be arranged by us using local, national and international suppliers.
03 Servicing
An annual pre-season service and post season winterization, in accordance to manufacturer's guidelines, is essential for the correct maintenance of a boat's engine. Using only qualified and authorized marine engineers pre service quotes will be provided for your approval.
04 Transportation
We can advise, help or arrange the transportation or relocation of boats to or from Corfu.
05 Repairs
Any bodywork repairs, alterations or engine repairs can be arranged by us using local, authorized and qualified professionals.
06 Re-licensing
We can renew licenses for any motorboat licensed in Greece, which by law, must have its paperwork updated approximately every 7 years.
07 Launch & Recovery
We can launch and recover on any day of your choice, Monday to Saturday. Boats can be delivered to any mooring or preferred harbour. On the owner's departure boats will be recovered from the sea and returned to the yard for storing and cleaning.
08 Valeting
All life-saving and general boat equipment will be checked, cleaned and if necessary replaced, before launching. Boats are given a general spring clean before each first launch.
09 24/7 Emergency Service
For our clients we provide a 24/7 emergency service.

Boating is in our blood

With a genuine love for the sea and a passion for boats neither Harris nor Louise could resist the opportunity to work in the boating world, after all it’s in the blood! Harris’s father was an ex Greek Merchant Navy seaman and Louise’s father an ex British Merchant Navy Master Mariner. Between them they have kept both Harris and Louise on their toes instilling an invaluable work ethic and a respect for the sea. The seafaring tradition continues down the line. Harris and Louise’s sons are accomplished water-skiers, boat handlers and are currently pursuing careers in the Greek merchant Navy.