When offshore operations run smoothly, it’s often because the logistics behind them are working just as efficiently.
In Episode 255 of the Women Offshore Podcast, we speak with Chris Martin of Wings Global Travel, a global travel management company that supports crew movement across the maritime and offshore industries.
Travel coordination is a critical but often overlooked part of offshore operations. Every crew change depends on timing, accuracy, and the ability to adapt quickly when plans shift. Flights are delayed, visas change, vessels move, and schedules adjust. Behind each of these variables is a team working to make sure mariners arrive where they need to be, when they need to be there.
Chris shares insight into what it takes to manage these moving pieces on a global scale. From coordinating international travel requirements to responding to last-minute changes, the work requires constant communication between operators, crew, and travel teams.
For mariners, travel is part of the job. But the experience can vary significantly depending on how well those logistics are handled. Efficient planning can reduce delays, minimize stress, and ensure a smoother transition on and off vessels. Poor coordination can do the opposite.
This conversation also highlights how travel management connects directly to operational performance. When crews arrive late or schedules shift unexpectedly, it can impact project timelines, safety, and overall efficiency.
Wings Travel works within these realities, supporting offshore energy, shipping, and other maritime sectors with travel solutions tailored to the industry’s demands.
For those working offshore, this episode offers a clearer understanding of what happens behind the scenes every time a crew change takes place.
For those shoreside, it’s a reminder that travel logistics are not just administrative—they are operational.
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