VASTLY EXPERIENCED
MARINE & ENERGY
TRAVEL MANAGEMENT
YOUR SPECIALISM IS OUR SPECIALISM
AT GRAY DAWES, WE UNDERSTAND THE MARINE AND ENERGY INDUSTRY INSIDE AND OUT.
As a Scottish-owned company for almost a century, with presence in Edinburgh, we know first-hand just how vital the marine and oil industries are to local people and international economies. It’s a world that never sleeps.
We pride ourselves on our longstanding and personal relationships with those in the marine and energy sector. Our business travel consultants boast over 15 years of experience working shoulder-to-shoulder with crew managers and travel bookers, ensuring that they get the best possible travel rates, a highly tailored service, and unique ‘always on’ support around the clock so they can rest easy wherever and whenever they are in the world.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
Marine
✔ Consultants with over 15 years of marine industry experience
✔ Exclusive access to the largest range of marine and offshore fares
✔ Savings of up to 18% on fully flexible fares via sources such as NDC
✔ Award-winning travel technology that puts your entire journey at your fingertips
✔ 24/7 access to marine travel specialists no matter wherever or whenever you are in the world
✔ Detailed analytics and budget management tools for more informed decisions on crew travel costs
Energy
✔ Consultants with over 15 years of energy industry experience
✔ Exclusive access to the largest range of offshore fares
✔ Savings of up to 18% on fully flexible fares via sources such as NDC
✔ Award-winning travel technology that puts your entire journey at your fingertips
✔ 24/7 access to energy travel specialists no matter wherever or whenever you are in the world
✔ Detailed analytics and budget management tools for more informed decisions on mobilisation
YOU’LL BE IN GOOD COMPANY
We work with (and respect the privacy of) some of the biggest names in the marine industry.
“We came to Gray Dawes seeking an overhaul of our travel management process which had become unfit for purpose after years of growth as an international vessel operator. Their work was exceptional.
“They quickly identified the problems and made them personal. We streamlined our travel booking practices as a team and saved a huge 36 days a year due to a new expenses management process. We’ve been working alongside Gray Dawes for 8 years now, and they never stop innovating in their mission to save money on our travel costs.”
– Seajacks (now part of Cadeler)
MEET BRUCE RATCLIFf
VP Marine & Energy
A great marine travel solution is a partnership between client and supplier; a strong relationship built on trust and proven through experience and expertise. I believe these are the key ingredients for success and a must have between a Crewing Manager and their TMC (Travel Management Company) . At Gray Dawes, we place huge emphasis on truly becoming an extension of our client’s team, 24/7. This means we can deliver fast, efficient service together with maximum value , all the while using our global buying power to our client’s advantage.
Let me show you the difference we can make to your rotation or mobilisation.
WHY CHOOSE US?
EXCLUSIVE FARES
We have exclusive access to the largest range of marine and offshore fares anywhere in the UK – more than any other TMC. That means we can offer you huge savings of up to 18% on fully flexible fares via sources such as NDC.
RAPID RESPONSE
We pride ourselves on the speed and accuracy of our service. Our unique ‘follow the sun’, global business model means we will be ready to handle any rough waters in your travel itinerary such as last-minute crew changes.
UNRIVALLED EXPERIENCE
We have industry bases in Scotland, and our consultants have 15 years of experience working with marine and energy clients as an extension of their team. We know exactly what crew managers and travel bookers need.
WORKING WITH SEAJACKS
Before we teamed up with international marine vessel operator SEAJACKS, they were conducting their business travel and expense management in the manner of a much smaller company.
Over the past 8 years, we have transformed their processes and set them on a course that has reaped rewards. With our expertise and guidance, they have:
- Reduced the amount of time spent booking business travel and claiming expenses.
- Streamlined the booking process via the use of our intuitive YourTrip booking tool.
- Enabled complete automation between travel expenses and their travel policy.
Bookings seamlessly flow through to the traveller and Seajack’s expense platform and they are now able to process their expenses on the move with less impact on their day-to-day job.
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adoption rate of our online booking tool
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reduction in time spent processing approvals
cost per expense claim, down from £45
TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY FOR THE MARINE & ENERGY INDUSTRY
PORTAL
A secure and tailored environment in which you and your travellers can easily access our entire suite of online travel tools and technologies, all from a single sign-on.
YourTrip
Get multi-channel content for unrivalled choice and the best fares when booking air, hotel, rail, car and ancillaries. Presenting GDS, web, NDC, supplier direct rates, and more.
YourData
Your travel data at your fingertips. Our analytical reporting makes it easy to visualise every step of your journey, giving you a complete overview of its value and safety.
TripSure
See the location status of your travellers instantly, with customisable notifications, risk management, health and security advice and comprehensive itinerary management.
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