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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
Thank you for your time