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The complexities of yacht crew travel and logistics

Dave Thompson

Managing Director - Marine Travel - UK & Philippines

Director - World Marine Travel Services - USA

Founder - MTA7 Marine Travel Alliance

Look at its origins

Explain about marine fares

Who can use them

How they can be used within yachting sectors

Dave Thompson

Introduction

No specialist marine travel agents No specialist fares

British seafarers Crew changes in UK ports Passenger lines Ferries Cruise lines

What is marine travel ?

40% British seafarers 25% other nationalities

This changed in the mid 80's

More airlines More flights More routes Better booking systems Bigger ships Cheaper global labour KLM and Cyprus

What is marine travel ?

global alliances - ATPI, IMTG and MTA7 More fares More airlines Operating 24/7/365

India Japan Malta

UK Ukraine America

Africa Australia Greece

Netherlands Philippines Singapore

What is marine travel ?

Multi-national crew Travelling further to/from vessels 1965 the UK 160,000 registered seafarers 1977 just 90,000 2015 down to 24,000 6 international flights per year 10.2 million marine tickets IMEC average cost of $500 per ticket $50 billion spend 10,000 mega yachts Est. 40,000 yacht crew 240,000 flights $1 billion of airline revenue

What is marine travel ?

Freighters Tankers Ferries Cruise ships

Exploraration Drill ships Supply Dredgers Holiday barges Mega yachts Racing yachts

Who can use marine fares ?

Anyone added to the Manifest Spouses travelling together Support staff Shore workers In port or dry dock

Marine Engineers Superintendents Surveyors

Who can use marine fares ?

Marine fares cannot be

Can only be booked by an appointed marine travel agent

Purchased from airlines Websites Online portals High street retail Corporate travel agents

Who can use marine fares ?

One way FlexibleChangeable -FOCFully refundable

Exceptions to the rule

LH Group16 Euros

What are marine fares ?

Domestic onlyBritish AirwaysQantasAmerican Airlines

ConnectionsManchester / BarbadosSeville / HavanaHamburg / Malta

In fact all international airlines

What are marine fares ?

Examples of crew travel Mexico - Indonesia

£1700 to just £820Saving £15,000

What are marine fares ?

Excess baggage allowance

40 or 60 kilosTwo one way marine fares may look expensive Check restrictionsCancellationsChange feesBaggage requirementsAll airlines charge differently

Airlines make money on excess baggage

What are marine fares ?

Qatar Airways Example

London to Manila via Doha£308 plus taxes with 30 kilos of baggageRequired 35 kilos Qatar charge $50 per kiloCost increased to £709 plus taxesMarine fare £540 return plus taxesAlways check you have the best fare

Think before confirming seafarer tickets

What are marine fares ?

No crewing department or crew management

Captain or Officers book travel

Yacht managment travel service

Marine fares in yachting

Refit & repair Delivery Small yachts Racing teams Yacht professionals - such as

Alex Thomson Oyster World Rally 2017-19 Clipper round the world yacht

race

Marine fares in yachting

Clipper race

Book own travel arrangementChallenge of a lifetime

Man overboard Collisions Running aground Broken masts Diverting Doldrums

Marine fares in yachting

Seamen's bookEglibility letter

Crew members name Position Destination Yacht name Port of registry

Can be produced by your marine travel agent

Documentation

Must be carried at all timesDeparture and transfer points

Delays yacht departurePort feesOffsigning crew delayedAnnoyed ownerCost £6,000

Documentation

Summary

Global alliance24/7/365Airline marine fare contractsSupport staff and related marketsOne way ticketsMore baggage allowanceChanged or cancelled / no feeFlexibilityCarry correct documentation

Questions & Answers

Dave Thompson

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