Crew Changes & Visa Arrangements — Blue Water Shipping

At Blue Water Shipping, we understand that managing crew rotations and visa formalities is one of the most critical — and sensitive — parts of maritime operations. That’s why we offer a comprehensive service package to manage crew sign-ons, sign-offs, visa processing, transport, and all related logistics — so your vessel turnover happens smoothly, reliably and without hassle.

End-to-End Crew Change Management

From the moment you notify us of a pending crew change, our team springs into action:

• We liaise with local authorities, immigration offices, port officials, and airlines — coordinating all formalities required for arrival or departure of crew members.
• We handle visa applications, work permits, “OK-to-Board” clearances and any necessary documentation.
• We arrange travel — flights, ground transport, and transfers — aligning arrival/departure times to the vessel’s schedule.
• We organise comfortable accommodation and inland transport when crew members need layovers or overnight stays.
• We facilitate smooth handover or onboarding procedures at port, including immigration clearance, medical or health checks (if needed), and customs clearance when applicable.
• We ensure crew welfare — timely arrival, safe transport, coordinated transfers, and round-the-clock support if anything changes.

The goal is to relieve you of the operational burden — and deliver a seamless, fully coordinated crew-change experience.