Marine & Energy Travel Management

Bespoke Travel Management for the Marine and Energy Sectors

Travel within the shipping, marine, and energy industries is anything but straightforward. Fast-changing geopolitical conditions, unpredictable weather, and the constant need for cost efficiency all demand specialist expertise.

At Motivo, we understand the complexities of getting your crews and teams where they need to be — on time, safely, and anywhere in the world. With our industry knowledge and flexible support, we help you navigate every challenge with confidence.

Our dedicated experts specialise in travel management for executives, crew, and operational teams working within the marine and shipping industries. We understand the unique demands of this fast-paced sector — from last-minute crew changes to complex global logistics — and deliver specialist travel solutions with duty of care and safety at the heart of everything we do.

Crew logistics

Stress-free crew changes

We manage crew movements at ports around the world, ensuring your people arrive safely and on time. From on-signing to off-signing crew, we coordinate every detail so you can focus on keeping operations running smoothly.

Global port coordination

Always available

24/7 expert support

Our specialists are available around the clock, ready to respond quickly — whatever the issue, wherever in the world it arises. With Motivo, help is always just a call away.

Round-the-clock response

Flexible fares

Access to marine airfare products

Eligible crew members benefit from flexible marine fares that are fully changeable and refundable, giving you the freedom to adapt to the unpredictable nature of the shipping industry.

Changeable and refundable

Rapid response

Ready for the unexpected

If a route changes or a crew member can’t travel, we act fast. From rebooking flights to arranging alternative transfers, we handle disruptions so your people stay safe and your schedules stay on track.

Disruption handled fast

Who We Work With

Crew Planners

Crew planners rely on efficient travel logistics to keep vessels fully staffed and operating on schedule. Motivo supports crew planners by coordinating complex travel arrangements across ports, airports, and international borders. We manage last-minute crew rotations, visa requirements, and flexible travel routes so that your planning stays efficient even when schedules change unexpectedly.

HR Managers

Human resources teams within the marine and energy industries are responsible for ensuring staff wellbeing, compliance, and smooth onboarding across global locations. Motivo helps HR managers maintain duty of care for travelling employees and crew, providing safe, reliable travel solutions supported by 24/7 assistance and expert travel management.

Crewing Managers

Crewing managers must constantly balance operational needs with complex travel logistics. From coordinating international flights to managing port transfers, the process demands speed and precision. Motivo works closely with crewing teams to ensure crew changes are seamless, helping ships remain fully operational without unnecessary delays or complications.

Seafarers

For seafarers travelling between assignments, reliable travel arrangements are essential. Motivo ensures every journey — from home to vessel and back again — is organised efficiently and safely. With flexible marine fares, responsive support, and detailed itinerary management, we help seafarers travel with confidence.

Marine Crew

Marine crews often travel long distances to join vessels across multiple continents. Motivo specialises in managing these complex journeys, ensuring crew members arrive on time and prepared for duty. Our global travel expertise ensures every step of the journey is coordinated smoothly.

Ship’s Crew Managers

Ship’s crew managers oversee the wellbeing and deployment of seafarers across fleets and operations. Motivo helps simplify the travel process by providing reliable scheduling, flexible airfares, and round-the-clock support. With our assistance, crew managers can focus on operational efficiency while we handle the complexity of global travel logistics.

Ready When You Need Us

Whether you are managing urgent crew changes, coordinating executive travel, or keeping offshore and marine operations moving across multiple regions, Motivo is ready to support you. When timing is critical and plans can change fast, our specialists are here to help you move people safely, efficiently, and with complete confidence.