Marine travel management for offshore crew & maritime teams
With deep industry knowledge, decades of experience, global reach, and technology built for scale, your people will get where they need to be with FCM.
Trusted by global marine companies
Key features of our marine travel services
Travel experts who know crew requirements
Our offshore travel management specialists understand bulk rotations, access constraints, and the ripple effect of even a slight hiccup. That includes crew, as well as the engineers, executives, and project teams all moving alongside each other.
We’ll optimize your schedules and logistics with proactive solutions.
24/7 travel support, anywhere in the world
Crew travel, VIP movements, and urgent call outs, it’s all happening at once, often across different time zones, and each traveler is just as important as the next.
No matter where your traveler is or the time, we’re on anchor watch, ready to step in, respond, and get things back on course.
Negotiated offshore fares for marine crew travel
Flexibility, extra baggage, and competitive rates. We’ll negotiate for you, so you can make the most of those attractive fares that are only available to marine and offshore travel companies.
With global buying power and well-established industry relationships, we can help bring down the cost of all those land, air, and sea bookings.
What our marine clients say
What we do
What makes FCM’s marine
& offshore travel services different?
International network supporting crew travel anywhere
With dedicated teams in 97 countries, we combine on-the-ground knowledge with global support. Our close-knit teams understand the local conditions and can tap into their peers across the world whenever they need.
That means consistent service and around-the-clock support that keeps marine and offshore travel moving.
Fast response times for marine travel disruptions
Calm under pressure and always ready for what’s next, you can count on our team to hustle. Rerouting travellers, changing bookings, and minimizing operational downtime.
With real-time tracking and trusted global partners, your offshore travel management program will be as resilient as it’s ever been before.
Case study:
Assisting travelers in emergencies
While on board one of Songa Offshore’s oil rigs, a crew member experienced a medical emergency. Far from land, Songa Offshore needed help. See how FCM stepped in.
Need help with marine travel
management for your crew?
With the right partner, corporate travel tools, and industry expertise, your marine and offshore travel program will feel easier to navigate with FCM.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which industries use offshore travel management services?
Marine and offshore travel isn’t limited to one company type. It often includes energy, oil and gas, shipping, engineering, construction, and large-scale infrastructure projects. If you’ve got employees and/or offshore personnel moving between ports, vessels, or remote locations, chances are your corporate travel program is operating in marine travel management territory.
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Can marine sector travel bookings be changed if schedules shift?
Yes, most of the time. If a specialized marine fare has been booked – fares only available to this industry and able to be booked via a travel management company (TMC). These are often refundable fares and come with no cancelation or change fees, among a bunch of other perks like extra baggage.
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What kind of support is included in marine travel management?
Providing comprehensive travel solutions means you get a full wrap around 24/7 safety net, along with proactive account management, and dedicated consultants who will know offshore travel programs and the way people move inside out. It’s a mix of tech, people, and global support working together to ensure seamless journeys. Combined with our onboarding specialists, your program will be fit from the start.
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What airlines or routes are typically used for offshore travel?
There’s no single route map for marine travel services, it depends entirely on your operations and company footprint - which could include the United States, Europe, Australia, Qatar, or beyond. We work with all major airlines, regional carriers, and have charter options with specialist routing available when required.
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How do you ensure travelers reach remote offshore locations on time?
It comes down to planning, visibility, and fast response. We know the unique challenges this industry faces, and design itineraries around known rotation schedules, build in contingency options, and monitor travel in real time. If something changes, we’ll move quickly to adjust routes and keep the rotation intact.