Why Choose Global Crew Services?
Unmatched Expertise
Our team comprises seasoned professionals with extensive experience in maritime logistics.
Client-Centric Approach
We prioritize understanding and meeting the unique needs of each client, ensuring personalized solutions.
Reliability and Trust
Our commitment to excellence and reliability makes us a trusted partner in the maritime industry.
Global Reach
While based in California, our services extend globally, catering to clients worldwide.
Innovative Solutions
We leverage best practices to deliver innovative and efficient logistics solutions.
Competitive Pricing
We consistently strive to offer our customers competitive market rates, ensuring value and affordability.
Services
Transportation Services
Our offerings include maritime transport services for crew members and executive transportation services. We understand the unique needs of transportation and strive to provide cost-effective yet efficient transport solutions.
Maritime Transport and Crew Change Transportation Services
Transportation for crew members signing on or off the vessel
Transportation for detained individuals
Non-emergency transport services for crew members who require medical attention for minor sickness
Greeting services at airports for large incoming crew
Executive Transportation Services
Experienced and professional drivers trained in ensuring top-notch customer service
In-house fleet of premier model vehicles for safe and reliable transportation
Transportation via luxury vehicles with premium amenities
VIP Treatment via customized services for executive travelers
Flexibility to accommodate last-minute changes or requests
Crew Safeguard Escorts and Security Services
Our crew safeguard escorts and security guards can provide secure transport for crewmembers that are under an order to detain (I-259) until their departure, crewmembers needing medical attention, or individuals that need to be transported to the airport. In addition, we offer stowaway repatriation security, surveillance, and transportation. Our security guards work with agents, ship owners, charters, and CBP (Custom and Border Protection) to understand the unique goals and objectives for securing each vessel. We are fully-compliant with the International Ship and Port Security Code (ISPS).
Crew Safeguard Escort Services
Escort crewmembers under an order to detain (I-259) until the crew member departs the country
Check crewmembers upon arrival at the airport and provide confirmation of departure
Transport and escort crewmembers requiring medical treatment.
Transport individuals to and from point of entry.
In-house vehicles that are available at a moment's notice for operational efficiency.
Provide oversight during departure and report to authorities as per instructions
Collaborate closely with US CBP and relevant agencies to ensure smooth departure of paroled crew members
Stowaway Repatriation Services
Safeguard stowaways that have been arrested by any law enforcement agency.
Prepare the stowaway for repatriation.
Arrange and obtain travel documents for repatriation.
Provide side-by-side escort to the country of origin.
Twic Escort Services
Our skilled team is backed by the nationally-recognized TWIC Certification (Transportation Worker Identification Credential), with each member holding valid TWIC IDs enabling them to access restricted and secured areas of several U.S. ports. We provide escorts for crew members that need to sign on or off, detained crew transportation and transportation for medical purposes from various secured ports. TWIC escort services are required by local authorities, maintaining strict compliance with regulations.
Logistics
Essential support of passport and visa issuance, legal and consular assistance, protection of rights, and assistance during emergencies or crises.
Efficient solutions to meet the purchasing and supply needs of vessels including procurement of provisions and supplies, technical services, guest services and amenities, ship equipment and maintenance.
Comprehensive solutions for all freight forwarding needs. Clearance of inbound shipments, warehousing and dispatch to ship upon port call. Strategically clear shipments to minimize tax consequence and compile shipments in one pick up to maximize operational efficiency
Secure transfer of cash to the ship’s captain or Master in a timely manner. We provide the lowest CTM fees in the industry.
Secure transportation of documents, packages, supplies, and sometimes specialized equipment between ports, cruise ships, and other destinations.
Efficient process in place for storing, handling and distributing mail for ship’s crew members at various ports of call. Strategic locations to warehouse mail that provides the lowest cut off time to accept and transport to ship.